Some concerts turn into history the moment they happen. Oasis’ reunion at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on September 6, 2025 was one of those nights. After years of speculation, the Gallagher brothers shared a stage again, playing to tens of thousands of fans. Among them were familiar faces—one of them Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, who described the night as “incredible.” Even more surreal, Paul McCartney himself was spotted in the crowd, drawing applause from the stadium as Oasis tipped their hats to The Beatles.
After more than 15 years apart, Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited under the Oasis banner for their Live ’25 Tour. The Rose Bowl stop was one of the biggest shows on the itinerary, drawing over 90,000 fans to watch the Britpop icons resurrect anthems like “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” and “Champagne Supernova.” The setlist blended classics with rare gems, reminding fans of why the band dominated the ’90s and became one of Britain’s most defining exports. The night wasn’t just about the music—it was about the emotion. Fans chanted as though the group had never left, while the Gallagher brothers’ chemistry—equal parts tense and electric—gave the performance an edge.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who attended the show, later shared how special the night felt. “It was incredible,” he said. “It was incredible to see them back together again. And Paul McCartney was actually there and I think they sang a Beatles song. I remember I was in the section next to him and the whole stadium looked back at Paul and clapped for Paul too, which was awesome. It was a great tip of the hat. So, it was a special night.”
That “tip of the hat” came during “Whatever,” when Oasis slipped in a snippet of The Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden.” The gesture carried weight—not only was a Beatle in attendance, but Oasis’ entire career had often been compared, for better or worse, to the legacy of Lennon and McCartney. For many fans, spotting McCartney in the stands was as powerful as the show itself. When Oasis transitioned into the Beatles snippet, the stadium shifted its gaze away from the stage to the rock legend in the crowd. The applause that followed wasn’t for Liam or Noel alone—it was for the lineage of British rock, passing like a torch between generations.
For DiCaprio, the energy of the Rose Bowl echoed moments usually reserved for artists like Radiohead, where the atmosphere becomes more than just a performance. “Everyone’s so excited about it,” he added. “Really, much like Radiohead when that happens, too. I think everyone’s going to do their best to be there for those moments.”
The Live ’25 Tour has already been hailed as one of the most important live events of the decade. Each stop reminds fans of Oasis’ enduring power, while celebrity attendees and moments like the McCartney tribute ensure the concerts feel bigger than nostalgia—they’re cultural milestones.
