A devastating incident occurred at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, August 2, 2025, during an Oasis concert, resulting in the death of a fan. According to the Metropolitan Police, officers and medics responded to reports of a man in his 40s who had been injured at 22:19 BST. Upon investigation, the man was found with injuries consistent with a fall and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police believe that several people likely witnessed the incident or may have captured it on their mobile phones. In a statement, the Met Police asked anyone with information to contact them via 101. Oasis, the iconic British rock band, expressed their shock and sadness over the fan’s death. “Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved,” the band said in a statement.
The concert, part of Oasis’ highly anticipated Live ’25 reunion tour, was attended by thousands of fans. The tour marks the band’s first live performances since their split in 2009. Wembley Stadium, with a capacity of 90,000, was packed for the sold-out show, which began at 20:15 BST and was scheduled to end at 22:15 BST. In a statement, the stadium said, “Medics, police, and the London Ambulance Service attended to the injured man. Despite their efforts, the fan very sadly died. Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers.”
Despite the tragic incident, the concert scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2025, will proceed as planned. Oasis has two more concerts planned at Wembley Stadium on September 27 and 28, 2025. The band’s reunion tour has been met with immense enthusiasm, with fans eagerly awaiting their performances. Support acts for the tour include Richard Ashcroft and Cast.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the music community, with fans and fellow artists mourning the loss of a life. As the investigation into the incident continues, the police and Wembley Stadium administration are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of concertgoers.
