Oasis begin Dublin shows with Liam Gallagher joking about sobriety

Liam Gallagher jokes about sobriety during Oasis first Dublin concert as part of the Live 25 tour.

Oasis begin Dublin shows with Liam Gallagher joking about sobriety

Oasis opened the Dublin leg of their Live 25 tour with a crowd of about 80,000 at Croke Park. The band played fan favorites such as Cigarettes and Alcohol, Acquiesce and Little By Little as they kicked off two nights in the city. During the set, Liam Gallagher teased the audience about his sobriety, saying this is the soberest he has been in Ireland since he was a child and joking that he might be a Croke Park virgin for the occasion. The mood was personal as well as festive, with Stand By Me dedicated to their mother Peggy, who attended, and Roll With It dedicated to the Mayo town where she hails from.

Earlier in the week the band played Edinburgh as part of a run that included Manchester and London. Fans described the performances as a return to classic Oasis energy, while Liam tossed maracas and tambourines to the crowd at several moments, a gesture now banned in some venues. The Edinburgh stop also featured a clash with local authorities after Liam criticized the council, prompting a reminder of lingering tensions with public bodies. Oasis will continue to North America with dates in Toronto, Chicago, East Rutherford, Pasadena and Mexico City, followed by two more nights at Wembley before heading to Asia and South America later in the year.

The Dublin show underscores how Oasis remains a fortress of stadium nostalgia for fans. The band leans on its greatest hits while weaving in personal moments that humanize a long-running act. Liam's sobriety gag fits a broader pattern of using humor to frame a serious personal narrative, which can broaden the band's appeal but also invites scrutiny of the singer’s offstage behavior. The tour trajectory — a blend of beloved catalog performances and high-profile arena dates — signals confidence in their drawing power at a time when many legacy acts struggle to convert nostalgia into sustained momentum. The exchange with Edinburgh council adds a political edge to the fandom, reminding readers that large concerts live in a web of public spaces, permissions and local politics as much as pure music gossip.

Highlights

Fans will watch how the tour stitches together past glory with a still-watchful modern audience.