Liam and Noel Gallagher will make a spectacular return to Manchester's Heaton Park for five Oasis reunion homecoming shows in July. Here's everything you need to know about travelling to the shows and more.
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Oasis at Heaton Park, Manchester: frequently asked questions
What dates are the Oasis Manchester Heaton Park shows?
Friday 11th July
Saturday 12th July
Wednesday 16th July
Saturday 19th July
Sunday 20th July
What are the stage times for Oasis at Heaton Park?
The confirmed stage times are:
Gates: 15.00
Cast - 18:00
Richard Ashcroft - 19:00
Oasis - 20:15
Curfew - 22.30.
What is the weather forecast for Oasis at Manchester Heaton Park?
The current forecast for Friday 11th July is very warm with long sunny spells; a high of 28°C, so take hats and sunblock as it will be a long hot day in an open space with very little coverage. Stay hydrated!
Saturday 12th July will see highs of 30°C - very hot with long periods of sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke, so take all necessary precautions as above!
With very hot weather forecast on both Friday and Saturday please stay hydrated!
You will be permitted to bring a sealed bottle of water up to 500ml.
This must be collapsible plastic. Solid plastic, metal etc containers will not be permitted on the grounds of safety.
Bottles with broken seals will be emptied. There is free water to refill your bottle on site.
Wear sunscreen, you will be permitted to bring in a small bottle 200ml or under, and protect yourself from the sun overall/wear a hat.
Who is supporting Oasis at their Manchester Heaton Park shows?
The support acts on all of Oasis' UK and Ireland dates are:
Richard Ashcroft
Cast
Richard Ashcroft and Cast will support Oasis on their UK and Ireland dates.
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What are the age restrictions at the Oasis Heaton Park shows?
No under 14s are allowed. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Are bags allowed at the Oasis Heaton Park shows?
It's not recommended to bring bags to the Manchester show to avoid long queues during security checks.
If bags are brought, they should be no bigger than A4 size.
Will there be a FanZone at Heaton Park for the Oasis shows?
Heaton Park boasts Manchester’s largest beer garden and the longest bars in the city: organisers say: "Pints of lager and cider are priced at just £6.50"!
Will Heaton Park bars and food vendors accept cash?
No - organisers say that all bars and food vendors are card only.
Do I have to arrive at the same time as my friends?
According to organisers, as long as all guests have access to their own tickets, each person can arrive at their chosen time.
However, organisers state: "You will not be able to leave the concert and re-enter so please make sure you have your ticket."
Heaton Park is on the Bury line from Victoria Station in Manchester.
Transport for Greater Manchester notes: "Please note Heaton Park tram stop will be closed after the event so please head to Bowker Vale to get to the city centre."
There is planned engineering until 10th August, so trams on the Altrincham/Bury lines won’t serve Piccadilly Gardens or Piccadilly.
Additionally, on the show days, services will run between Altrincham and Bury via Exchange Square or Victoria (see map below)
Shuttle Buses from Lever Street (Northern Quarter) direct to Heaton Park are nearly sold out – buses start from 13:30, so arrive early to avoid queues. If there are tickets still available on showday these can be purchased in person on Lever Street. No online purchases will be available on showdays.
Buses will start running back to Manchester after the event from a temporary bus station inside Heaton Park, from 10pm. Buses will continue to run until all passengers have cleared the bus station. The drop off point in the city is Shudehill Interchange.
There are no official car parks for the Oasis shows at Heaton Park and fans are advised to find a different method to get to the event from Manchester city centre.
Transport For Greater Manchester notes: "There will be increased congestion and various road closures in place around Heaton Park and the surrounding areas on event dates."
There are Metrolink Park & Ride sites at Whitefield and Radcliffe, which connect to the Metrolink tram service.
Travelling to Heaton Park by coach
Big Green Coach are the official partner for the Oasis shows at Heaton Park and will pick up from a number of stations across the North West, the North East, the West Midlands and North Wales.
The Metrolink tram service (see below) links up with the following rail stations in Manchester: Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Deansgate, Ashton-under-Lyne, Rochdale, Eccles, East Didsbury. Altrincham, Navigation Road and Manchester Airport.
Manchester Piccadilly, Deansgate-Castlefield, Oxford Road and Victoria stations are all expected to be busier than usual with various events taking place over the weekend.