ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
The Met
Fri 27 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
Manchester Academy
Sat 14 Nov 2026 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Lucia & The Best Boys
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
For nearly a decade, Lucia Fairfull has been carving out her place as an artist in the UK indie scene. The culmination of that hard graft and bold vision is music rooted in her Scottish upbringing and shaped by the creative community she ha...Nirvanah - Nirvana Tribute Act
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 22 May 2026
Relive the magic of one of the most influential bands of the 1990s, performing all your favourite anthems from the Seattle band that defined a generation. Nirvanah are a touring 3 piece tribute band, paying homage to the iconic 90's grunge...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 22 May - Friday 24 July 2026
Gary Digan Aka is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tra...Seafret
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Indie folk rock duo Seafret consists of singer Jack Sedman and guitarist Harry Draper, from Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Their debut studio album Tell Me It's Real peaked at No. 59 on the UK Albums Chart. ...Nirvana Tribute
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Nirvana Tribute is the world renowned No.1 international touring tribute that has toured more than a dozen countries including the US, Europe and Asia. They have been featured in magazines & on television & radio across the globe. Regarded ...Viva Morrissey - Tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths
FAC251, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Viva Morrissey are a tribute band formed and based in Manchester, Morrissey's birthplace, and home of The Smiths. The Viva Morrissey live set includes many of The Smiths' classic songs alongside Morrissey's best known and most loved solo ma...Bad Dreams Festival
The White Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 May - Saturday 13 June 2026
Now Wave presents a two all-dayer events at New Century, Manchester taking place on May Bank Holiday weekend. Friday May 24th:Crumb + Babe Rainbow + Ducks LTD + more tba. Monday May 27th:Bodega + Model/Actriz + Maruja + Panic Shack. ...
Bad Dreams: Mermaid Chunky Bathing Suits & Turnspit
The White Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presents Bad Dreams: Mermaid Chunky, Bathing Suits & Turnspit...Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Friday 22 May - Saturday 5 December 2026
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...The Itch
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presents The Itch at The Castle Hotel on 22nd May 2026...
Ribbon Skirt
The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presentsRibbon Skirt, Live at Rat & Pigeon?...Zookraught (US) Live at Big Hands
Big Hands, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Seattle based dance punks Zookraught return to Big Hands...Neighbourhood Weekender
Victoria Park, Warrington
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Warrington's top indie rock and pop festival Neighbourhood Weekender returns. With a unique community feel, Neighbourhood Weekender is the biggest indie festival in the North West, welcoming both big names and breakthrough new music acts...Dave Formula & Noko (Magazine)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Magazine's Dave Formula (Keys) & Noko (Guitar) present a full set of work-outs culled from the Manchester band's classic back catalogue. Alongside Dave and Noko, stepping into Howard Devoto's, Barry Adamson's and John Doyle's not inconsider...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 23 - Saturday 30 May 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Grogg // Meatbags
Big Hands, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Glaswegian punks Grogg hit Big Hands, supported by local offcuts Meatbags...Mere No More
The Rafters
Stanhill Working Mens Club, Blackburn
Saturday 23 May 2026
The Rafters headline show with special friends Small Town Radicals, Billy n the No Mates and Brodie and the Binmen...Pixies
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 24 - Monday 25 May 2026
With elements of indie rock and surf rock, 1980's Boston alternative rockers The Pixies have been cited by avowed fan Kurt Cobain as a heavy influence on Nirvana with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" a conscious attempt to co-opt the Pixies' sty...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 24 - Sunday 31 May 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...JOHN VINCENT III
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for John Vincent III live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for John Vincent III?Tickets for John Vincent III can be purchased safely a...Big Condo Records Presents Confusion Matrix
Fuel Café Bar, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Big Condo Records Presents Confusion Matrix Live in Manchester with Morro, P.A.L, Grey Lies and Special Guest Emilie Culshaw.....
Scardust - with Crimson Veil
Holy Diver, Stockport
Monday 25 May 2026
Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil....Ain't
Big Thief
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 27 - Thursday 28 May 2026
Brooklyn indie rockers with folk roots whose songs search for a deep level of self-acceptance, grounded on dried-out, cracked desert dirt. Big Thief's music, rooted in the songs of Adrianne Lenker, paints in vivid tones characters and visc...
Elio Mei
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Elio Mei live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Elio Mei?Tickets for Elio Mei can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim...Julie's Haircut
