Oasis have announced more dates for the second leg of their reunion tour in 2027, adding shows in Knebworth, Munich and Rome. The band will now play six nights at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, the 125,000-capacity venue where they staged two now legendary concerts 30 years ago. They've also added shows in Munich and Rome, while their Paris dates have been rescheduled because of planned railway engineering works.
Tickets won't go on general sale. Instead, purchase links will be sent to fans who've already entered an online ballot. Oasis will now play 42 shows in 2027, one more than during the first leg of their reunion tour 1 year ago. The band had been due to play at the Stade de France in Paris on 23 and 24 July, but the first concert has been brought forward to 20 July. They've also added dates in Munich's Allianz Arena and at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, taking the total number of shows at each venue from two to three.
The Commercial Scale
The band said standard ticket prices across the tour would be fixed at between £71.50 and £266.60. For the Knebworth shows, general admission tickets start at £170.50, while front-standing tickets cost from £203.50. If all six concerts sell out at full capacity, Oasis could sell 750,000 tickets at Knebworth, making it the world's fourth most-attended concert series at a single venue, behind Taylor Swift, Shakira and Coldplay. Announcing the new dates online, the band said the extra dates were added due to "phenomenal demand."
Infrastructure Challenges
Knebworth has become known for heavy traffic before and after concerts, and efforts have been made to reduce congestion during the Oasis shows. Stevenage Borough Council said it was working with Hertfordshire County Council and highways officials on a "masterplan" to tackle potential problems. Ticketmaster has advised Oasis fans not to drive and has arranged return coaches from 124 locations across England and Wales. Extra trains will run from Stevenage to London after the concerts, while stewards and lighting will be provided along the two-mile route between the station and Knebworth House. Saturday ticket holders will also have the option to pay extra to camp at the venue on the Friday and Saturday nights.
Cross-Border Cultural Influence
The expansion of the European leg of the tour comes as questions about American cultural and political influence in Europe continue to draw attention. France 24's programme featured CNN's correspondent in France, Melissa Bell, who is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe. She said the programme would discuss the ways in which American interference is being felt in Europe and France and what to expect during the 2027 French presidential election campaign about 1 year from now. The programme was produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
Why This Matters:
The Oasis reunion tour represents one of the largest commercial concert operations in European history, with potential revenues running into hundreds of millions of pounds across member states. The logistical coordination required — from cross-border ticket sales to infrastructure planning at Knebworth — demonstrates both the economic power of the European music market and the practical challenges of managing mass events in an integrated continent. The ballot system for tickets, rather than open sale, reflects concerns about ticket scalping and consumer protection that have prompted regulatory discussions at both national and EU level. Meanwhile, the scheduling conflicts with French railway works and the broader conversation about American cultural influence in Europe underscore the tension between European cultural sovereignty and the reality of transatlantic commercial and political ties that shape everything from entertainment to elections.