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In just 45 days, one of the most iconic bands in British music history will take to the stage for the first of five massive gigs at Heaton Park. Last August, Liam and Noel Gallagher

announced they would reunite after a 16-year break for Oasis Live '25. They're set to perform a series of stadium and outdoor concerts in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Dublin, and

Edinburgh, before heading off on a global tour. In Heaton Park, they'll play several dates this July, kicking off with consecutive shows on Friday, 11 July and Saturday, 12 July, then

returning on Wednesday, 12 July, and wrapping up with weekend performances on Saturday, 19 July and Sunday, 20 July. Even though the concerts are still a few weeks away, preparations for the

outdoor events are already in full swing, with signs popping up in Heaton Park, advice being issued to local residents, and an official Heaton Park concerts webpage being launched, reports

the Manchester Evening News. The latter has been set up to share helpful information with residents around Heaton Park to help minimise the impact of this summer's events on the local

community, which also includes Parklife. It was revealed in the guidance that much of the infrastructure from Parklife, taking place on June 14 and 15, will stay in the park and be

repurposed for the Oasis gigs in July. This will lessen the impact on the local area, preventing up to 240 lorry journeys that would otherwise affect nearby roads. However, pathways within

the park will remain accessible for visitors between the Parklife and Oasis concerts, with a map illustrating the traffic management plan, resident parking permit zones, and road closures

during the five performances. Preparations for the Oasis concerts will commence on Saturday, 28 June, with dismantling expected to be finished by Monday, 28 July. Signage in Heaton Park

indicates which entrances can be used during the Parklife and Oasis events in June and July - and which ones are off-limits. The signs caution that The Papal Field and its surrounding area

will be cordoned off for event setup and live shows from 27 May until 29 July. A temporary footpath will also be established next to the Papal Field. The notice also mentions that these

setup and removal dates could potentially alter due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the event organisers, but any changes will be communicated. Additional details shared

include the gig timings, which are set from 3pm to 11pm, as well as crucial public transport information. The Metrolink is anticipated to be busier than usual on the event dates when

travelling to and from the park. The Heaton Park Metrolink station will close from 9pm during the concerts, but Bowker Vale station will remain open. From 8pm each day, a number of bus

services will be rerouted, including the 41 Middleton to Sale; 59 Manchester to Oldham; 66 Prestwich to Eccles; 90 Kersal to Simister; 94 North Manchester General to Bury; 135 Manchester to

Bury; and 156 North Manchester General to Middleton. In addition, road closures will be implemented around the event areas from 8pm until 1am. Sheepfoot Lane and Bury Old Road may also be

closed from an earlier time of 6pm if necessary. A map outlining these road closures and resident parking permit zones has been released. During the event days, cars parked in the permit

zone between 9am and 1am must display a permit. After 8pm, vehicles attempting to enter the resident permit zone will need a permit, and no hard road closures will be enforced until the main

closures are lifted. Additional information and permits have been sent to residents, as seen by the Manchester Evening News, stating that this year, extra permits will not be issued for

residents with additional cars or visitors. Proof of address, such as a bill or letter, should be displayed in the window of any additional vehicles. Residents have been informed that

information regarding the upcoming event will be updated regularly, and if they have any unanswered questions, they are encouraged to reach out to the Community Impact Taskforce by

completing a form. Last week, concert-goers received fresh details concerning general admission arrangements. An announcement from Ticketmaster clarified that the concert space would be

split into two distinct zones: a general admission area and a front standing area, each with specific entry points designated on their tickets. Fans were alerted to a new opportunity in a

communication from Ticketmaster: "All general admission ticketholders are being given the opportunity to opt in to gain access to the front standing area. If the number of opt-in

requests exceeds availability, tickets will be allocated at random from the pool of applicants." Those interested in upgrading their experience to the front standing area must follow a

link sent by email and have until May 30 to submit their preference. The organisers have also issued advice strongly discouraging fans from driving to the concerts, as there will be no

parking facilities on site. In a stark warning to attendees, the organisers declared via message: "There are no official car parks for this event. DO NOT COME BY CAR!". As an

alternative to driving, shuttle bus services will run between Manchester city centre and Heaton Park, and there is also a recommended walking path for those attending the events. Fans coming

in from across the country have the option to book coach travel with services leaving from cities all over the UK, ensuring supporters are dropped off right inside the park. Big Green

Coach, the event's official coach partner, offers pick-up locations that include Accrington, Birmingham, Blackpool, Crewe, Leeds, Liverpool, London Victoria, Warrington, Wigan and

others. A dedicated city centre shuttle bus service will also be operating to ferry ticket holders from the Northern Quarter. However, the event organisers have issued a reminder that seats

on the shuttle buses are "limited capacity" and encouraged those interested to book their place promptly to avoid disappointment and missing out on tickets.