Liam Gallagher has sent the music world into a frenzy by hinting at a monumental Oasis announcement, directly fuelling rampant speculation that the legendary Britpop band will return to Knebworth in 2026.
Cryptic Post Sparks Fan Frenzy
The 53-year-old singer took to social media platform X on Tuesday with a tantalising message for fans. He wrote simply: 'BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IMMINENT.' This cryptic tease was immediately interpreted by legions of followers as confirmation of long-circulating rumours regarding a historic comeback at the iconic Hertfordshire venue.
Fans flooded the replies with excited guesses, with many directly linking the post to Knebworth. One user declared, 'Sorry kids no presents this year. We got Knebworth tickets instead,' while another joked, 'If this announcement isn’t Knebworth 3 I’m selling my kidneys and blaming you personally Liam.'
Plans for a 30th Anniversary Spectacle
This social media activity follows an exclusive report by the Daily Mail, which revealed that the Gallagher brothers plan to extend their hugely successful reunion tour with five spectacular shows at Knebworth next summer. These concerts would mark the 30th anniversary of the band's legendary 1996 performances.
Oasis, at the absolute height of their fame, played to sell-out crowds of 250,000 people over two nights in the grounds of the Grade II-listed Knebworth House in August 1996. The gigs are widely considered the pinnacle of the Britpop era.
Music industry sources suggest that following their current world tour—reportedly generating up to £1.2 billion—the brothers have pencilled in tentative dates for 2026. The proposed Knebworth anniversary concerts alone could produce an additional £100 million.
From Feud to Record-Breaking Reunion
The potential return to Knebworth represents an astonishing full-circle moment for the famously fractious siblings. Liam reunited with his estranged brother Noel, 58, earlier this year, kicking off their global tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
This reconciliation follows a bitter feud that culminated in a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival near Paris in August 2009. Just before they were due on stage, the brothers traded blows in a vicious fight that saw Liam smash Noel's guitar after learning he was quitting the band.
An industry insider commented on the potential Knebworth shows: 'Talk about the chance to cash in. After all these years of insisting they won't get back together, now Liam and Noel have got these dates on hold... It's all very exciting for fans. Back in 1996, it was so special. Oasis returning to Knebworth would just be perfect.'
The plan is reportedly for five concerts in a major music extravaganza, offering fans who enjoyed the reunion tour a chance to relive the iconic Knebworth experience on an even grander scale.
