Oasis rules out 'dynamic pricing' for North American dates after Ticketmaster controversy

Charlotte McLaughlin & PA Senior Entertainment Reporter & Alya Zayed
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Oasis has ruled out the use of dynamic pricing for the North American dates following fan outrage that they were charged more for tickets than originally quoted for shows in the UK and Ireland.

The Britpop group, which announced their reunion in August with Liam and Noel Gallagher, announced their US, Canada and Mexico Oasis Live '25 tour shows on Monday.

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Their first performance on the continent will be at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario on August 24. They will then head to the US for Chicago's Soldier Field on August 28, East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium on August 31, and Los Angeles's Rose Ball Stadium on September 6, with the final date released for Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on September 12.

A string of 19 UK and Ireland dates have all sold out, including two extra Wembley Stadium shows, which sparked a furore over ticket sales and inflated prices.

A statement from Oasis' management said: "Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing model will not be applied to the forthcoming sale of tickets to Oasis concerts in North America.

"It is widely accepted that dynamic pricing remains a useful tool to combat ticket touting and keep prices for a significant proportion of fans lower than the market rate and thus more affordable.

"But, when unprecedented ticket demand (where the entire tour could be sold many times over at the moment tickets go on sale) is combined with technology that cannot cope with that demand, it becomes less effective and can lead to an unacceptable experience for fans.

"We have made this decision for the North America tour to hopefully avoid a repeat of the issues fans in the UK and Ireland experienced recently."

Similar to the UK and Ireland tour, there will be a pre-ballot for fans hoping to get access to the sale first, with fans being asked to confirm entry by October 1.

To enter, you are asked where you are based, and a question about when they last played in North America. Their 2008 to 2009 Dig Out Your Soul tour was when they last made it there.

In 2009, the band broke up amid a backstage brawl at France's Rock en Seine festival.

The release of tickets this month in the UK prompted the Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge they would look at the use of dynamic pricing.

Some standard tickets more than doubled from £148 to £355, and the situation was blamed on "unprecedented demand".

Ticketmaster has previously said it does not set concert prices and its website states this is down to the "event organiser" who "has priced these tickets according to their market value".

Their first UK show will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4.

Tickets for North America will be on sale from October 4.

How to buy Oasis tickets now

It's been 16 years since Oasis last performed in North America
It's been 16 years since Oasis last performed in North America -Credit:Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo

Ticketmaster's website may have new tickets available in the coming days, weeks and months. And with their own resale market, it could be your best bet to get involved.

At the time of writing, Ticketmaster still lists "low" or "limited" availability for most of Oasis' tour dates, but that does not mean tickets are necessarily available.

How to buy Oasis resale tickets now

Oasis fans have plenty of resale options right now - but the choice is up to you. At the top of the list is Twickets. This online resale retailer has been officially endorsed by the official Oasis tour and the Gallagher brothers as the go-to spot for Oasis Live '25 resale tickets. You can also get tickets for Oasis on Viagogo and Vivid Seats.

Sites such as Viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that many event promoters say tickets should not be resold after initial purchase and will not be valid for admittance to gigs.

Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale - such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation - to ensure a smooth live event experience. Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk.

With that said, Viagogo also commented: "Viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the guarantee."

Where are Oasis playing in the UK and Ireland in 2025?

Liam and Noel Gallagher have today confirmed five North American dates on their Oasis 2025 tour
Liam and Noel Gallagher have today confirmed five North American dates on their Oasis 2025 tour -Credit:PA

JULY 2025

  • 4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium

  • 5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium

  • 11th - Manchester, Heaton Park

  • 12th - Manchester, Heaton Park

  • 16th - Manchester, Heaton Park

  • 19th - Manchester, Heaton Park

  • 20th - Manchester, Heaton Park

  • 25th - London, Wembley Stadium

  • 26th - London, Wembley Stadium

  • 30th - London, Wembley Stadium

AUGUST 2025

  • 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium

  • 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium

  • 8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

  • 9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

  • 12th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

  • 16th - Dublin, Croke Park

  • 17th - Dublin, Croke Park

SEPTEMBER 2025

  • 27th - London, Wembley Stadium

  • 28th - London, Wembley Stadium

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