onât Look Back in Anger, butt â just get in the bloody queue. The Live â25 Oasis reunion might already be The Importance of Being Idle-shattering news, but now⌠theyâve only gone and dropped six official Oasis Pop-Up Stores across the UK and Ireland, havenât they?!
Thatâs right, you beautiful parka monkeys â whether youâre in Manchester, Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, or Dublin â thereâs a pop-up full of bucket hats, shot glasses, and more Liam-worthy struts than a âCigarettes & Alcoholâ music video. Letâs break it down before they Fade AwayâŚ
đď¸ Where Did It All Go Right? â The Pop-Up Shop Tour Dates
| đ City | đď¸ Opening Date | đŚ Location |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | June 20 â July 27 | Spinningfields |
| Cardiff | Opened June 26 | St Davidâs Centre |
| London | July 8 | Carnaby Street |
| Birmingham | July 8 | Bullring |
| Edinburgh | August 4 | George Street |
| Dublin | August 4 | St Stephenâs Green |
đ Some Might Say⌠This Merch Is Absolute Fire đĽ
Weâre talking exclusive tees, Oasis x Adidas trainers, bomber jackets, parkas that scream Acquiesce, and limited-edition vinyl thatâll make your turntable beg for mercy.
There are baby-grows for your mini Gallaghers, bucket hats for your big head, and even cutlery sets (because why not slice your Sunday roast with some Oasis swagger?)
One fan from Cardiff told us, âI was meant to be at work, but Iâve called in sick and joined the queue at 8am. Priorities, mun!â
đ§ Queue Like a Rockstar (Bring a Coat)
The Manchester shop opened first and Live Forever-style queues spiraled down the street quicker than Liam storms off Twitter. Cardiffâs launch was even wilder â fans were Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (aka each other) just to get a glimpse of that merch wall.
One couple flew from Japan to Cardiff just for a t-shirt and a cuddle with the mannequins in parkas. Thatâs what we call All Around The World commitment.
đ Carnaby Street? More Like Carnage Street đľâđŤ
The London pop-up opens July 8 on Carnaby Street, so expect scenes thatâll make Black Friday look like a knitting club. Youâll walk in looking for a hoodie and come out with six bags, a mortgage on a park bench, and half a pints worth of tears in your eyes.
But who cares when youâre Rock âNâ Roll Star royalty for the day?
đ¤ Proper Job Exclusive Gear
Each city has exclusive merch tied to its gig dates. So, if you want that âCardiff Editionâ tee or the âManchester Skylineâ hoodie, youâve gotta go there in person. No wonder fans are treating it like a pilgrimage. If Liam handed out Oasis-branded communion wafers, theyâd take âem.
Thereâs even a limited-run âF***inâ Noel!â mug. Tidy.
đť Roll With It â And Bring Yer Wallet
Donât expect Poundland prices, mind. This is Champagne Supernova merch. The track jackets alone could set you back ÂŁ90 â but hey, who needs groceries when youâve got a parka that makes you look like 1995 Liam in an ASDA car park?
As one lad in Birmingham put it:
âI sold my Glastonbury ticket just to buy the Oasis x Adidas trainers. No regrets. Iâll cry in comfort now.â
đ¤ Final Thoughts: Itâs Not Just Shopping⌠Itâs a Lifestyle
These arenât just pop-ups, theyâre shrine-level events. A merchy moshpit of nostalgic chaos. Fans trading bootleg wristbands, sneaking in Oasis lyric tattoos, and humming Slide Away on the escalator.
And letâs be honest, youâre gonna buy the bloody bucket hat, arenât you?
So wherever you are â Stop Crying Your Heart Out and get to a pop-up. Because when Oasis gives us crumbs⌠we turn them into merch-covered gold.
đ¸ Tag us in your photos:
Whether youâre queueing outside in a monsoon or posing in front of Liamâs cardboard cut-out doing the Supersonic fingers â we wanna see it.
Use #RiffReportMadForIt and weâll feature the best fan looks, worst spending decisions, and most cursed bucket hat selfies.
‘Cause tonight, youâre gonna buy some merch like youâve never bought before⌠đď¸đ¸
Diolch for reading, now pass the Oasis tea towel and turn that vinyl up to 11, butt! đŤđ¤
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialâfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heâs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heâs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heâs not writing or interviewing artists, youâll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicâtheyâre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatâs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. đ¤
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