A man in his 40s died after falling from an upper tier during an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday night, August 2, authorities confirmed.
Emergency services responded to reports of an injured person at approximately 10:20 p.m. local time during the British rock band’s reunion tour performance. Officers and venue medics found the man with injuries consistent with a fall, and he was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical efforts.
The Metropolitan Police issued a statement indicating the stadium was busy during the incident, and investigators believe multiple people likely witnessed what happened or may have unknowingly captured it on mobile phone video footage. Authorities have requested anyone with information or video evidence to contact them.
Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, who comprise the core of Oasis, expressed their condolences following the incident. The band stated they were “shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan” and extended sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.
Saturday’s performance marked the fourth of seven planned shows at Wembley Stadium as part of the Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour. The concert was scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. and end at 10:15 p.m., according to venue timings. Despite the tragedy, stadium management confirmed that Sunday’s concert would proceed as planned.
Wembley Stadium representatives confirmed that medics, police, and the London Ambulance Service attended to the injured man. The venue expressed that their thoughts were with the victim’s family, who have been informed of the death and are receiving support from specially trained police officers.
The reunion tour represents the first time the Gallagher brothers have performed together in 16 years, marking the end of their lengthy estrangement. The tour launched on July 4 in Cardiff, Wales, and Saturday’s show was part of their London residency at the 90,000-capacity stadium, which features three tiers.
The 41-date stadium tour has sold approximately 900,000 tickets across multiple continents. Following their London dates, Oasis is scheduled to perform three shows in Edinburgh on August 8, 9, and 12 before embarking on the international portion of their tour.
The band’s itinerary includes stops in Ireland, Canada, the United States, and Mexico before returning to Wembley Stadium for two additional performances on September 27 and 28. The North American leg begins August 24 in Toronto, with performances planned for Chicago, East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Pasadena, California, featuring Cage the Elephant as opening act.
This incident occurred during what many consider one of the most anticipated reunion tours in recent music history. The Britpop icons had been separated since 2009, when they last performed at Wembley Stadium on July 12 of that year. The reunion has generated significant public interest, with all shows selling out rapidly.
The Metropolitan Police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall. Given the high-profile nature of the event and the large crowd present, authorities are particularly interested in gathering witness accounts and any available video footage that might help clarify what occurred.
Stadium officials emphasized that the concert proceeded as scheduled despite the emergency response. The venue’s capacity to handle large crowds and emergency situations came into focus as medical personnel and law enforcement worked to respond to the incident while the performance continued.
The tour’s continuation follows standard industry practice when incidents occur during large-scale events, with venue management and artists typically proceeding with scheduled performances unless circumstances require cancellation. The remaining European dates are expected to continue as planned, with the band’s extended international tour schedule unchanged.
Family members of the deceased have been notified and are receiving ongoing support from specialized police liaison officers trained to assist families during such circumstances. The police investigation remains active as authorities work to piece together the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal fall.
