On Thursday, Oasis’s promoters said there had been “unprecedented demand” for the ballot to enter the pre-sale, and added three extra dates to the 14 that were initially announced.

Hundreds of people who managed to secure a ticket ahead of Saturday’s general sale celebrated on social media.

“I’m actually going to see my favourite band of all time! Didn’t think I’d ever see this,” wrote one user.

Another said: “I have two very excited daughters. Almost got deafened by the screaming when the purchase was verified.”

One said he had secured tickets to the opening night of the tour and joked: “They should still be together then”.

To enter the ballot, fans had to say who the band’s original drummer was and were offered the options of Chris Sharrock, Alan White and the correct answer, Tony McCarroll, who played with the band from their formation until 1995. Entrants were also asked how many times they had seen the band.

On Tuesday, Noel and Liam Gallagher announced that they had put their acrimonious split behind them, confirming the band’s long-awaited reunion.

The move came 15 years after the group disbanded following a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.