Oasis to Skip Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
The British band will not attend or perform at the Los Angeles ceremony as Liam and Noel Gallagher pursue separate plans.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Rock
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Oasis will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Los Angeles' Peacock Theatre on November 14, 2026, Rolling Stone confirmed. The band is being inducted alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.
Why it matters
Liam Gallagher rejected the nomination in 2024, and the band's reaction to the honor has been glib throughout the year. The absence comes as Noel Gallagher prepares a solo performance, his first solo act since the group reunited in 2025.
Oasis is one of seven acts in the 2026 class, which includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Whether any former members will attend the ceremony and how the group will be recognized in their absence has not been announced.
The players
Oasis
The Manchester rock band whose 1990s catalog made it one of Britain's most successful acts, now inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Liam Gallagher
Oasis co-founder and frontman who rejected the Hall of Fame nomination in 2024 and has been noncommittal about attending the ceremony.
Noel Gallagher
Oasis songwriter and guitarist, older brother of Liam, who is performing a solo set at Goldie's EFG Jazz Festival in London.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Cleveland-based institution that honors influential rock artists, holding its 2026 induction ceremony in Los Angeles.
The details
Liam Gallagher rejected the Hall of Fame honor before voters decided in 2024, writing on X that he had dreamed of being in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and posted a series of noncommittal follow-up messages about attending. Noel Gallagher will perform at Goldie's EFG Jazz Festival at London's Royal Festival Hall, roughly 5,400 miles from the Los Angeles ceremony.
Timeline
2024: Oasis first nominated, and Liam Gallagher rejected the honor.
2025: Oasis reunited and was selected for induction after its reunion tour.
November 14, 2026: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles.
Industry Dynamics
Liam Gallagher's 2024 rejection of the nomination, which cited Mariah Carey and the rap Hall of Fame, set the tone for the band's stance. The reunited group's decision to skip the ceremony continues that pattern while Noel Gallagher pursues solo work.
Fans who want to see the induction ceremony will need to check the Hall of Fame's ticketing details for the November 14, 2026 event. Those hoping to see Noel Gallagher perform should note his solo set is at Goldie's EFG Jazz Festival at London's Royal Festival Hall.
The takeaway
The absence of Oasis from its own induction shows that Hall of Fame recognition does not always translate into participation, and fans should plan around the separate Gallagher appearances instead of expecting a reunion stage moment.
What happens next
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place November 14, 2026, at Los Angeles' Peacock Theatre.
Further reading
Explore more Rock coverage for context on the band's place in the genre.
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