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Noel Gallagher to throw star-studded party for Oasis' last UK gig of reunion tour as Liam sits out

Liam Gallagher will skip the Wembley finale celebrations to protect his voice ahead of the next show; Noel reportedly hosting a high-profile party with star guests.

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Noel Gallagher to throw star-studded party for Oasis' last UK gig of reunion tour as Liam sits out

Noel Gallagher is planning a star-studded party in London to mark Oasis' final United Kingdom show of their surprise reunion tour, a Wembley date slated for Sunday evening. The event is being described as a lavish send-off for the UK leg of Live ’25, with Noel, 58, said to be orchestrating a guest list that reads like a who’s who of pop, fashion and sport. Liam Gallagher, however, will reportedly not attend the celebrations, citing concerns that a night of excess could jeopardize his voice ahead of the band’s next date.

A source told The Sun that the guest list could include Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, Johnny Depp and Matthew McConaughey, alongside the Gallagher siblings’ own circle. The publication also noted that Noel’s and Liam’s children—Anais, Lennon and Gene—are likely to be part of the social swirl surrounding the final UK show. The plan, as described by the source, had originally envisioned both brothers enjoying the closing night together, but Liam’s decision to opt for a quieter celebration with his partner Debbie Gwyther has shifted expectations for the party.

Noel remains intent on honoring the Wembley show, but he is also said to be weighing a low-key evening with Debbie Gwyther, rather than a full-blown bash. The dynamic between the brothers has long been shaped by a famous feud, which culminated in a high-profile split in 2009 before Oasis re-formed for a blockbuster world tour. The current UK finale therefore marks a moment of renewed public harmony, even as the two continue to move along separate celebratory paths for the night.

The Wembley show is billed as the last UK date of Oasis’ Live ’25 tour, with the band heading next to Asia. South Korea is on the itinerary for October 21, and Liam is keen to rest up in advance of that performance. The singer has insisted on safeguarding his voice after a demanding run of shows, and the split in party plans underscores the practical concerns now shaping the tour’s closing chapter as the group looks toward international dates.

On stage the pair have shown a resilience that many observers once doubted possible. The group’s return was announced in August of last year, 16 years after Oasis split amid a backstage feud at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. The reunion has produced a string of high-energy performances across Ireland, Canada, the United States and Mexico, culminating in two Wembley shows as the UK leg of Live ’25 comes to a close.

During Saturday’s performance in the United States/Mexico corridor, the brothers arrived on stage hand-in-hand and opened with Hello from the band’s 1995 hit album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, with Liam greeting the crowd after a long absence and a maraca in hand. The setlist featured crowd-pleasers such as Some Might Say, Morning Glory and Roll With It, and the band closed with a three-song arc of Don’t Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova. Ahead of the final song, Liam told fans, “Thank you for keeping the faith. See you next year.”

The reunion has been framed as a revival of one of Britain’s defining rock duos, whose decades-spanning feud once threatened to derail their careers. The Live ’25 tour has carried the band through a slate of high-profile venues and continents, and the Wembley finale is seen as a landmark moment for fans who have waited years to see the brothers back on stage together in the UK.

Beyond Wembley, Oasis’ schedule for the rest of the year includes stops in Japan and South Korea, followed by dates in Australia and South America. After Friday’s show and the Wembley closer, the band intends to continue touring abroad, with the possibility of additional UK appearances in the mix should the demand and health of the members permit. In recent months, Noel has spoken openly about the complex, evolving relationship with his younger brother, but this run has also illustrated how the pair can still deliver a performance that resonates with fans who have held onto the band’s legacy for decades.

For those closely watching Oasis’ arc, the last UK date doesn’t just mark the end of a domestic chapter; it also signals a broader reckoning about what the band’s future might hold. While a return to Knebworth—home to the band’s legendary 1996 performances—has been bandied about as a possibility by fans and media alike, nothing has been officially announced. In the meantime, Wembley stands as a symbolic culmination of the Live ’25 cycle, a period that has transformed the brothers’ estrangement into a concerted, if carefully choreographed, collaboration that has captivated audiences worldwide.


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