Fans of Oasis found themselves in a frenzy on October 2, 2025, after radio host Chris Evans teased what he called "big news for 2026" during his popular Virgin Radio Breakfast Show. The hint, dropped casually during the morning broadcast, sent shockwaves through the Oasis fan community, prompting speculation about a possible major announcement—and even causing the band's official website to crash under the weight of anticipation.
The drama unfolded just after 8 a.m., when Evans told his listeners that news about the legendary Manchester band would be arriving that very day. He emphasized, "it's big news for 2026," setting off a chain reaction online and offline. Within an hour, the official Oasis website, oasisinet.com, buckled under the surge of visitors, displaying an 'Error 44 – access denied' message until it was restored around noon, according to reporting from The Mirror and NME.
For millions of fans worldwide, the timing of Evans' announcement couldn't have been more tantalizing. Oasis had already been riding high in 2025, reuniting for the first time in sixteen years for their mammoth Oasis Live '25 tour. The tour kicked off in Cardiff and rolled through major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh, London, California, New Jersey, Mexico, Los Angeles, and Toronto. As autumn arrived, the band was gearing up for a string of shows in Asia, Australia, and South America, with their final scheduled date set for November 8 in Sydney, Australia.
But the prospect of something even bigger on the horizon—perhaps a new tour, a special concert, or even new music—was enough to send the Oasis faithful into overdrive. Social media quickly lit up with speculation. One fan posted, "Don't know if anyone else heard it but Chris Evans has said on his breakfast show this morning that there's Oasis news coming today. He's just said again it's big news for 2026." Another lamented, "I'm going to be stuck refreshing the web page now for the rest of the day but won't give up trying. I made it to Knebworth but never managed tickets this year despite hours of trying."
Much of the rumor mill focused on two iconic venues: Manchester's Etihad Stadium and Knebworth Park. Fans noted that Take That had already booked the Etihad for their Circus Live Tour in June 2026, but there was a tantalizing ten-day gap in the schedule between June 21 and July 1. Was Oasis planning to fill that gap with a homecoming show? Others speculated about a return to Knebworth Park, which would mark the 30th anniversary of Oasis's legendary 1996 shows—events that drew 250,000 attendees and saw 2.5 million fans attempt to buy tickets.
Despite the swirling rumors, official sources remained tight-lipped. According to The Mirror, there were no confirmed future shows from Oasis beyond their current tour, with insiders insisting this was the only chance to see the band perform. Yet the band members themselves seemed to revel in the speculation, adding fuel to the fire in their own inimitable fashion.
Liam Gallagher, never one to shy away from a bit of mischief, took to social media on October 1 with a series of cryptic posts. To his 3.8 million followers, he wrote, "Big announcement coming soon keep your eyes peeled," followed by "Ready." He continued, "Shall I give you another 5 mins," before finally posting, "Rite this is it we're going in – I AM THE FUCKING BOLLOCKS." While the last message was more bravado than revelation, fans pounced on an earlier, quickly deleted tweet reading "MMXXV11"—Roman numerals interpreted as November 2025. Theories abounded: Was this the date for a new album announcement? Another major tour? Or just another classic Gallagher wind-up?
During the band's final night at Wembley Stadium on September 29, Liam only stoked the flames further, telling the sold-out crowd, "I wanna thank you lot for keeping the faith and putting this band back on the map. Champagne Supernova. See you next year!" The offhand remark was enough to send fans scrambling for clues about what might be in store for 2026.
While the world waits for official word, there is no shortage of Oasis content to keep fans engaged. October 3, 2025, marks the release of the 30th anniversary reissue of the band's seminal album (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, arriving via Big Brother Recordings. The reissue, which celebrates an album that has sold 22 million copies globally and remains the UK's third best-selling studio record of all time, features five new unplugged versions of classic tracks—each produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and engineer Callum Marinho. New artwork by original sleeve designer Brian Cannon and fresh sleeve notes round out the package, which will be available in various vinyl and double CD formats.
Not to be outdone, the band has also announced the reissue of their popular Wembley live album Familiar To Millions to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Set for release on November 14, 2025, the album will be available in limited edition formats, including special colored vinyls. For collectors and superfans, it's another chapter in the band's storied history.
Adding yet another layer to the Oasis renaissance, a reunion film is currently in development, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Details remain under wraps, but the project promises to offer a cinematic look at the band's journey and the cultural phenomenon they've inspired.
Fans can also look forward to the Oasis Live '25 Opus book, which will feature exclusive reunion portraits and behind-the-scenes photos from the current tour. Photographer Simon Emmett, who documented the band from the start of their reunion through the end of the tour, described the experience as "a real honour." In his words, "The extraordinary mania and positivity has been intoxicating. Much more than a band reunion, it’s been a real cultural movement."
As of now, Oasis has not confirmed any future tour dates beyond their current run, which includes stops in South Korea, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. But with the Gallagher brothers dropping cryptic hints, Chris Evans fanning the flames, and the band's website buckling under the strain of fan fervor, the stage is set for what could be one of the most anticipated announcements in rock history. For now, fans will just have to keep their eyes peeled—and their browsers refreshed.
Whatever the outcome, the enduring passion of Oasis fans and the band's uncanny ability to capture the cultural zeitgeist show no signs of fading. The world is watching, waiting, and, as always, hoping for that next big moment.
