Liam Gallagher rules out Oasis reunion shows in 2026

Liam Gallagher said on July 9 that Oasis will not play any live dates in 2026, drawing a line under a new burst of speculation about more reunion shows next year. Far Out reported that Gallagher made the comment while responding to online chatter around possible future dates and said the mooted run was “the opposite of a farewell tour.” This week’s rumours had centered less on 2026 than on a possible 2027 return. Rolling Stone UK reported on July 8 that talk around a new Oasis run pointed to a large UK and European tour, with Manchester’s Etihad Stadium and Knebworth among the venues being discussed. ### What exactly did Liam Gallagher say on July 9? (faroutmagazine.co.uk) Far Out said on July 9 that Gallagher rejected the idea of 2026 live dates and responded to the latest round of reports in a social media exchange. The outlet said he described the rumoured future run as “the opposite of a farewell tour,” framing it as something other than a final lap for the band. (rollingstone.co.uk) The July 9 comment follows earlier instances in which Gallagher used social media to answer fans directly about Oasis touring plans. Those exchanges have become a regular source of new headlines as reports about further reunion activity circulate. ### Where did the 2027 rumours come from? Time Out reported this week that sources were pointing to a 12-night residency at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium in 2027. (faroutmagazine.co.uk) Yahoo’s pickup of that report said the latest claims traced back to Manchester Evening News reporting that people close to Manchester City FC and promoters had indicated a major run at the stadium next year. Rolling Stone UK reported on July 8 that the same wave of rumours also included a wider UK and European tour. Its report said Knebworth was among the locations being mentioned alongside the Manchester residency. ### Is there any sign these reported 2027 dates are official? Rolling Stone UK described the 2027 plans as reports rather than an announcement. (uk.style.yahoo.com) Far Out also framed the Etihad run as a report and said Oasis were “reportedly” close to announcing a 12-night Manchester residency as part of a broader 2027 tour. (rollingstone.co.uk) No official Oasis tour announcement for 2027 appeared in the reporting reviewed on July 9. The current state of play is that Gallagher has ruled out 2026 live dates, while the 2027 schedule remains the subject of media reports and fan speculation. ### Why has the Etihad story drawn so much attention? (rollingstone.co.uk) Manchester’s Etihad Stadium is being discussed as a 12-night residency, which would make it the most concrete element in the current rumour cycle. Time Out and Rolling Stone UK both highlighted the Etihad reports, and other outlets have repeated the same number in follow-on coverage this week. (faroutmagazine.co.uk) Knebworth has also featured prominently because of its place in Oasis history. Rolling Stone UK said the reported 2027 plans included a possible return there as part of the wider run. ### What should fans watch for next? July 9 leaves one point clearer than the others: Gallagher says there are no Oasis live dates in 2026. (rollingstone.co.uk) The next concrete development would be any formal announcement from Oasis or its representatives about a 2027 tour, including named venues such as Etihad Stadium or Knebworth. (faroutmagazine.co.uk)