Liam Gallagher says rumored Oasis shows 'aren't a farewell' in Far Out interview

Liam Gallagher used a new Far Out interview published on July 9 to push back on a specific rumor surrounding Oasis’ next reported live plans. Gallagher said any further shows would not be a final lap, telling the outlet the idea of a farewell run had it wrong. The remark landed as British outlets continued to report on an unannounced 2027 schedule centered on Manchester and other major dates. No Oasis live dates for 2026 have been confirmed. ### What exactly did Liam Gallagher say? Far Out reported on July 9 that Gallagher described the rumored shows as “the opposite of a farewell tour,” citing his response to fan chatter on X. The outlet said he was rejecting the idea that any next run would be billed as a goodbye. The wording matters because some of the surrounding coverage had treated the scale of the rumored dates as the kind of schedule associated with a final run. (faroutmagazine.co.uk) Gallagher, according to Far Out, instead cast the idea as something other than a closing chapter. ### Where did the 2027 rumors come from? Time Out reported on July 8 that sources pointed to a 12-night residency at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium in May and June 2027. (faroutmagazine.co.uk) The publication said one source close to Manchester City FC described talks around that plan, while another source cited hotel bookings linked to the band and touring entourage. Rolling Stone UK reported on July 8 that Oasis were “set to announce” a large 2027 UK and European tour. Its report said the rumored itinerary also included a possible return to Knebworth and described the Etihad residency as a major homecoming block for the Gallaghers. NME, in a July 6 report, also said the rumored plan involved a 12-night Manchester residency and dates at Knebworth and Slane Castle. (timeout.com) That report attributed the information to circulating tour chatter rather than a band announcement. ### Is anything for 2026 actually on the books? No Oasis live dates for 2026 are confirmed in the reporting now circulating. (rollingstone.co.uk) Far Out said there are still no 2026 dates on the calendar, even as speculation has shifted toward 2027. Earlier reporting from late 2025 had already shown Gallagher walking back assumptions about a 2026 extension. (nme.com) Uproxx, summarizing his comments at the time, reported that no 2026 Oasis tour dates had been announced and that his earlier hints had been premature. ### Why are Manchester and Knebworth at the center of this? Manchester’s Etihad Stadium sits at the center of the reports because several outlets have described it as the anchor venue for a long home-city run. (faroutmagazine.co.uk) Time Out said the current rumor is 12 nights, with one source saying talks had included the possibility of increasing that number. (uproxx.com) Knebworth is part of the speculation because Rolling Stone UK and other outlets tied the 2027 plan to a return to one of Oasis’ most famous live sites. LBC described the proposed Knebworth leg as potentially record-breaking, while Rolling Stone UK said the broader 2027 schedule could be unusually large. ### What is still unconfirmed? Oasis have not publicly announced 2027 dates, on-sale information or venues in the reports now available. (timeout.com) The current picture comes from Far Out’s account of Gallagher’s comments and from separate source-based reports in Time Out and Rolling Stone UK. Any next concrete step would likely be a formal announcement from Oasis or the band’s representatives naming dates, venues and ticket details. (lbc.co.uk) As of July 9, the public reporting points to 2027 — not 2026 — and the most specific rumored stop remains a 12-night run at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium. (timeout.com) (faroutmagazine.co.uk)