Oasis fans enjoy Heaton Park concert 'for free' as Noel and Liam Gallagher return home

Some lucky Oasis fans managed to enjoy their opening night at Heaton Park for free. Liam and Noel Gallagher returned to Manchester on Friday to perform a sold-out concert at Heaton Park – the first of their five-night residency.

But while some fans paid hundreds and others paid thousands, a few hundred were lucky enough to enjoy the concert for free. As the sun went down on Friday, Don't Look Back In Anger, Cigarettes and Alcohol and Morning Glory could be heard across Prestwich after thousands of fans gathered for the incredible evening.

Although many didn't have a ticket for the event, it didn't stop them from soaking up the atmosphere and still enjoying hearing Oasis live, with some even managing to see the band perform on huge screens. Those who didn't manage to purchase a ticket last year, instead, headed to a nearby hill where the gigantic screens were visible.

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Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: "Henman Hill? Welcome to Gallagher Hill #oasis." A second went on to write: "Amazing night on Gallagher Hill in Heaton Park for Oasis. Best atmosphere & lovely people!" "Gallagher Hill beats Henman Hill any day," commented another.

It even caught the attention of Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, who is credited with reuniting Liam and Noel. He shared a video of fans enjoying the concert from outside the venue, alongside the caption: "No tickets needed," alongside red heart emojis. "Love this. Oasis bringing the whole country together," gushed one fan.

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A second went on to write: "Beautiful sight. People coming together singing positive songs." "I heard the gig outside too but the atmosphere was absolutely brilliant," said a third.

Those in attendance in and outside of Heaton park saw the show on huge screens, measuring 84 meters by 12 meters, a whole 20 meters bigger than those in Cardiff last week and are also the largest ever used at a concert in the UK. Those in attendance at Heaton Park were treated to scorching temperatures, hitting as high as 30 degrees.

Celebrities, including Jack Grealish, Pep Guardiola, Andy Whyment, and Vernon Kay, all packed into the crowd as they belted out Oasis' biggest hits throughout the night. But Grealish and Guardiola are reportedly no longer seeing eye to eye, with the 29-year-old looking set to leave Manchester City before the start of the season.

However, they were standing just meters apart from one another in the same VIP section. An onlooker told the Mirror: "Jack and Pep were stood in the same VIP section of the Oasis gig but at completely opposite ends of the stand. Brummie Jack was in full spirits, belting every word while Pep seemed to be more family-focused. The pair didn't interact with one another, at least publicly, but they both had a great night."

Greater Manchester Police have urged people without tickets not to travel to Heaton Park. The force added: "We would advise all fans travelling to and from the coming events to ensure they keep an eye out for information from our partners about transport options and road closures, allow enough time to get to the concert, keep hydrated and look out for each other."

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