Food, Drink & Bag Rules for the Big Manchester Weekender
Heaton Park is about to witness history. Again.
Oasis. Back in Manchester. Two nights. 70,000 fans. One field.
One word: Carnage. 🤯
But before you grab your parka and bolt for the tram shouting “LIAMMMM!”, read this. Because we’ve got the full lowdown on food, drink, what you can and can’t bring in, and all the crucial details that’ll make or break your Oasis weekender.
No one wants to be the muppet chucking their bag of Wotsits in the bin or paying £12 for a slice of sadness. So let’s get stuck in, c’mon butt! 🎸🍟
🕺 WHEN & WHERE
Dates:
📅 Friday 12th & Saturday 13th July 2025
📍 Heaton Park, Manchester
Doors Open: 4PM
Support Acts Start: 5PM
Oasis Onstage: Approx. 8:30PM
Curfew: 10:45PM (but the singalongs will echo ‘til Tuesday…)
🍻 DRINK PRICES – Pretty Tidy, Actually!
If you were bracing for arena-tier robbery (£9 pints, we’re looking at you), breathe easy – Heaton Park has kept things fan-friendly (ish).
💸 Official Prices:
- Pints of Lager/Cider: £6.50 🙌
- Single Spirits + Mixer: £9
- Double Spirits + Mixer: £11
- Small Wine: £8.50
- Soft Drinks: £2.60 – £2.95
- Water: FREE refills if you bring your own collapsible plastic bottle (500ml max) 💧
Pro Tip: Stick to pints – you’ll save a few quid and last longer in the mosh pit.
🌮 FOOD OPTIONS – Festival Feasting with Manc Flavour
There’s no official Oasis-themed menu (no Some Might Souvlaki – gutted), but loads of top-notch street food stalls will be on-site slinging festival favourites.
🔥 What to Expect:
- Salt & Pepper Chips: £7
- Gourmet Burgers: £10–£12
- Vegan Wraps & Jackfruit Baps: £9–£11
- Hot Dogs & Loaded Fries: £8–£10
- Churros & Treats: £5–£7
- Coffee / Tea: £3ish
No outside food allowed – so if you want to dodge the queues, smash a chippy tea before you go. Proper Northern tactic that. 🍽️
🎒 WHAT YOU CAN & CAN’T BRING IN – READ THIS OR REGRET IT
Security at Heaton Park are stricter than Noel’s opinions on reality TV. Don’t push your luck or you’ll be sobbing into your confiscated Pringles.
✅ YES, YOU CAN BRING:
- One EMPTY collapsible plastic water bottle (500ml max)
- Phone & power bank (charge it fully, WiFi signal will be pants)
- Sun cream in plastic bottle (NO aerosols)
- Small bags – must be A4 or smaller (that’s like a handbag, not a hiking pack)
- Rain poncho / light waterproof jacket
- Bucket hats, flags, and good vibes 🧢🏴☠️
❌ ABSOLUTELY NOT, MUN:
- ❌ Alcohol of any kind – not even disguised in a Coke bottle
- ❌ Glass bottles or jars
- ❌ Metal or reusable water bottles
- ❌ Cans, flasks, thermoses
- ❌ Food or snacks (sorry to the meal deal crew)
- ❌ Aerosol deodorants / sprays
- ❌ Chairs, blankets, or inflatable sofas – it’s a gig, not Glasto
- ❌ Umbrellas – even the little ones
- ❌ Selfie sticks, laser pens, drones – who even brings a drone?!
- ❌ Professional cameras or recording gear
Security WILL check your bags, so don’t try and sneak in that cheeky bottle of Disaronno down your sock. They’ve seen it all. You’ll just end up drinking sad tap water in the shame zone.
🎧 BONUS SURVIVAL TIPS
- Arrive Early: Bars and toilets get rammed by 6pm. Beat the rush.
- Set a Meet Point: Phones don’t work well once 70k people show up.
- Card Is King: Most stalls are cashless, so bring your phone/wallet.
- Comfy Shoes Are a MUST: Heaton Park is not trainer-friendly after rain.
- Charge Your Phone: You’ll want to film Liam saying “MANCHESTAAAA” in HD.
🎤 THE BIG ONE – IT’S FINALLY HERE
This isn’t just a gig. It’s a pilgrimage. It’s bucket hats, Adidas, tears, pints, and 70,000 legends singing “Live Forever” like their lives depend on it.
This is Manchester. This is Oasis.
And it’s gonna be biblical. 🌧️🔥🎶
So pack light, prep smart, and don’t look back in anger if your burger costs £12.
We’ll see you at the bar, belting out Slide Away with a pint in one hand and your best mate in the other.
📸 Got pics from the pit? Your bucket hat deserves the spotlight!
Tag us @theriffreportuk and we’ll feature your finest looks, drunkest selfies, and most legendary poses on our feed.
#OasisLive25 #HeatonParkMadness #MancMeltdown #ChampagneSuperBeers 🍾🧢🍟
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 special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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