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December 25, 2025
What happened next: the Oasis comeback
When the band played their homecoming shows, the city council attempted to discourage ticketless fans from an area that became known as ‘Gallagher Hill’. But, realistically, nothing could keep them away ...
TL;DR
- An estimated 10,000 ticketless fans gathered in Heaton Park, Manchester, for Oasis's homecoming shows, creating an area known as "Gallagher Hill."
- Manchester city council attempted to discourage fans by erecting fences and warning them to stay away.
- Fans described the atmosphere on Gallagher Hill as "electric," "amazing," and "magical."
- The gathering fostered a sense of community, with people of all ages and backgrounds enjoying the music together.
- Oasis gifted 1,000 "Gallagher Hill" t-shirts to fans on the final night.
- The area is still marked as "Gallagher Hill" on Google Maps, signifying its place in fan memory.
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