Noel took his turn on lead vocals for several songs, including the touching “Half the World Away,” and the show ended with encores featuring some of Oasis' most enduring tracks: “Don't Look Back in Anger,” “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova.”

Oasis will play their first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years tonight. After kicking off their highly anticipated world tour in Cardiff last week, the group will return to their roots for five sold-out shows at Heaton Park in their home city.