“The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.”
Manchester’s prodigal sons return to their hometown together for the first time in 16 years to play five nights this month. Whether you won the great Ticketmaster wars and got a ticket, or just want to experience the atmosphere, there’s plenty of places to celebrate the return of Oasis.
Let’s hope everywhere’s appropriately stocked up with both gin and tonic.
Oasis Fans – 1994-1997 at Kimpton Clocktower
Oasis fans can see an exhibition of never-before-seen photographs offering music lovers a walk down memory lane – all the way to 1996! Featuring work from renowned photographer Jon Shard, the exhibition opens the door to a world before online sales, dynamic pricing and frantically refreshing a website to get the hottest ticket in town. The collection of photographs, set to be on show at Kimpton Clocktower and co-curated by the British Culture Archive, will explore scenes of life pre-online ticket sales – with fans excitedly queuing up in the cold winter of 1996, hoping to get their hands on tickets for the band’s sold out shows at Manchester City’s Maine Road stadium, for as little as £17.50 per ticket!
Oasis Dough Religion Pre-Gig Party at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
As Oasis prepare to make their epic return to Heaton Park, head over to The Spirit of Manchester Distillery to get the party started. Dough Religion (ahead of opening their new kitchen at House of Social) will pop-up at the venue with their Oasis-themed specials, alongside £5 pints from Manchester Union Lager. Fans can tuck into a slice of Morning Glory or Wonderburrata, whether you’re fuelling up before the madness or meeting your gig crew for the first pint of the day.
Oasis Pre-Show Parties at The Pen and Pencil
Join Manchester legend Clint Boon as he takes to the decks ahead of the huge Oasis shows at Heaton Park. The man who once called Noel Gallagher his roadie will play Britpop classics, Madchester favourites and some indie anthems too. Head to the Northern Quarter venue to get the party started.
Oasis Pre & Post-Show Parties at The Freemount
Get those gin and tonics poured as The Freemount kick off the party ahead of Oasis’ homecoming gigs at Heaton Park. The NQ bar have teamed up with Liam Gallagher’s very own Pretty Green to host pre and post-show parties, with mega PG giveaways and the chance to win a £500 festival wardrobe.
Oasis Aftershows at The Star and Garter
Join the gang at The Star and Garter to celebrate the historic Oasis reunion shows. Head over to the legendary venue after the Heaton Park gigs where they will be spinning all the Oasis, indie, Britpop and Madchester classics into the night.
Oasis pre-parties at Ramona
Ramona celebrate the homecoming of the Gallagher brothers with discounted pints on the day of each of the Oasis gigs. Head to the city centre venue after 12pm on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July for 50% off pints from 12pm-2pm. Valid when customers book a table and show their ticket or shuttle bus ticket on arrival.
Champagne Supernova – Oasis Bottomless Brunch at Diecast
Get ready for the ultimate homecoming as Oasis take to the stage at Heaton Park this summer. Diecast have got you covered as they start the party early with pre-game drinks in the Beer Hall with big Britpop tunes, pizza and bottomless. For £35pp, guests can enjoy either bottomless margherita, vegan margherita, pepperoni or diavola pizza with bottomless prosecco, frozen daiquiris and lager for up to 90 mins. Those wanting to go full rock n roll star can upgrade to bottomless champagne for an additional £25pp. Champagne Supernova brunches take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12, Wednesday 16, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July.
Oasis Pre-Show BBQ Brunch at Fairfield Social Club
It’s not quite lasaaaaagne, but Fairfield Social Club host an extra special BBQ brunch ahead of the huge Oasis shows. Before every gig at Heaton Park, they’re firing up the grill with a soundtrack provided by DJS spinning the best of Britpop and indie anthems, including Clint Boon, Bex Hilton, Dave Haslam and more. Those wanting a Champagne Supernova can pre-book the super-saver ticket and get the £10 BBQ and beer offer.
Supernova Oasis Tribute at Quarter House
Get ready for the Gallagher brothers’ huge homecoming gigs at Heaton Park with Supernova, one of the best Oasis tribute bands around. Head over to NQ favourite Quarterhouse for these extra special gigs on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July.
Oasis All-Day Party at The Welcome Inn
Whether you were lucky enough to get tickets, or just want to soak up the atmosphere, head down to The Welcome Inn in Prestwich for an all-day party celebrating the return of Oasis. The pub, just a stones’ throw away from Heaton Park, will have an outdoor stage with DJs playing Manchester bands all day, as well as a free bucket hat giveaway (whilst stocks last).
Official Oasis Aftershows at New Century
Celebrate the gigs of the year (decade, century?) at New Century as they host the official Oasis after-parties. Join DJs Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets), Bez (Happy Mondays) and Mani (The Stone Roses) as they headline the city centre venue after the Oasis’ Heaton Park shows. They will also be joined on the line-up by Tin Tin (New Order DJ), Col White (Vinyl Revival) and Ricco (Creamfields).
Oasis Pre-Party at The Ostrich
If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Heaton Park for the return of Oasis, kick-off festivities with a pre-party at The Ostrich. A Joseph Holt establishment, located just over the road from Heaton Park, it will host a DJ on their outdoor stage in the beer garden, spinning the sounds of Manchester bands. There will also be street food available and both indoor and outdoor bars, so you can soak up the sunshiiiiine.
Oasis Pre and Post-Gig Parties at Wilson’s Social
Celebrate the return of Oasis with Wilson’s Social, before and after the mega gigs at Heaton Park. Every date they’ll have live bands and/or DJs on, with 10% off food and drink for all Oasis ticket holders and free entry for all dates.
Oasis All-Day Party at The Woodthorpe
Whether you were lucky enough to get tickets, or just want to soak up the atmosphere, head down to The Woodthorpe for an all-day party celebrating the return of the Gallagher brothers. The pub, just off Bury Old Road next to Heaton Park, will have an outdoor stage with DJs playing Manchester bands all day, as well as a free bucket hat giveaway (whilst stocks last).
