ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
The Citadel Theatre
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
The Grand
Sat 14 Nov 2026 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
sombr
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Join 20-year-old singer-songwriter, producer and Indie rock breakout star sombr on his European headline tour after a year of chart-topping new music. A New York-native, sombr - born Shane Boose - started making music in his bedroom while ...CMAT
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
CMAT is the stage name of Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, the North Dublin-born global country-pop star who after relocating to Manchester aged 17 and forming the band Bad Sea, returned home to live with her grandparents before settling down in ...Cardiacs
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
One of Britain's leading cult rock bands, Cardiacs' sound folded in genres including art rock, progressive rock, art punk, post-punk, jazz, psychedelia and heavy metal (as well as elements of circus, baroque pop, medieval music, nursery rhy...49th & Main
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
No matter what obstacle gets in their way, 49th & Main refuse to be defeated. This hard-fought resilience to achieve their dream has long been ingrained in the Irish dance-pop duo. After meeting at school in Kilkenny, producer Ben O'Sulliva...Kyle Falconer (The View)
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...Kyle Falconer (The View)
The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...WHIP ROUND THURSDAYS AT DEAF
Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Thursday 12 March - Saturday 5 December 2026
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Thursday 12 March - 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 Swarm
The Star And Garter Manchester, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Ant promotions presents: kenj, Halespectre, special guest #1, lil Blair, special guest #2, Veve, 5D and a dj set from pokaface...Vaudevilles - Live at Cafe Blah
Cafe Blah, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
With support from Persian Carpet Theory (@persiancarpettheory on Instagram) and The Violence Reduction Unit (@thevru on Instagram)£3 ADV£5 OTD...Cavetown
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Cavetown began life as a YouTube channel from Camebridge teenager Robin Skinner, who attracted a healthy following by covering songs from the likes of Justin Bieber, twenty one pilots and The Libertines on his ukelele and sharing them on...
Eden
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Acclaimed Dublin singer/songwriter, musician, producer and model Jonathon Ng (a.k.a. EDEN) formerly operated as The Eden Project, which typically featured more conventional styles of electronic dance music such as dubstep and drum and ba...Noasis - The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 13 March 2026
Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 800 performances to date Noasis has justly earned its reputation as the best tribute on the circuit packing out venues up an...Snake Eyes
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
The Brighton "grit pop" trio combine "wonderfully anthemic grunge energy with sticky melodies to create a cracking piece of modern british rock" - Rock Sound, "blurring the edges between noise rock and more straight-forwardly melodic indie...Kerrang'd - Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 13 March 2026
Kerrang'd live at Empire Rochdale Pure rock energy, anthems that hit hard, and a night that every rock fan will enjoy....No Nothings // Silvers
Big Hands, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Speedy Garage Rock n Roll hits Big Hands with No Nothings and Silvers...Alex James' Britpop Classical
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
After a spectacular world premiere that closed 2025's Big Feastival in front of over 20,000 fans, Alex James' Britpop Classical will hit the road for its first ever UK tour, bringing the biggest hits of the Britpop era to life with the epic...Del Water Gap
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
Inspired by Bob Dylan and Randy Newman, Del Water Gap is the critcally acclaimed indie folk pop solo project of Brooklyn songwriter and producer S Holden Jaffe, which has grown from a bedroom setup to an internationally touring band since r...Thrice
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
The influential Californian post-hardcore rockers enjoyed their first commercial success in 2003, when their album "The Artist in the Ambulance" reached no.16 in the USA and spawned the hit "All That's Left". They have gone on to have s...Louder Than War Live
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
John Robb's music and culture website Louder Than War launch its own festival in 2026. Based in Manchester, the debut event will be headlined by the great Sea Power and a full bill of bands over three stages at Manchester Academy. Reflecti...The Juice
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
Five Manchester-based northern lads, dishing out scally rock with a sweet pop sheen. Backed by BBC Introducing Lancashire, after landing a slot performing on BBC 5 live on Scott Mills' & Chris Stark's Saturday morning show the lads have gon...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 14 March - Saturday 18 April 2026
Hot Take is a brand new monthly night from promoters Now Wave, bringing you the freshest new sounds from Manchester. Manchester punk trio YAANG + FORMAL SPPEEDWEAR + AUTOCAMPER....
BRITPOP CURIOUS
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
DJs spin Britpop all night long. Expect to dance to the likes of... Blur / Pulp / Suede / Oasis / Elastica / Sleeper / Placebo / Garbage / Manic Street Preachers / Catatonia / Shed Seven / Supergrass / Longpigs / James / Super Furry Animals...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Saturday 21 March 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Falling Behind Tour
Aatma, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
Celebrate the Wednesday Flowers new single drop with a gig at Aatma in Manchester, with support from Bleach and Guilty Pleasure....Snug Live Sessions w/ The Forensics + Isolation
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
The Forensics head to The Snug for the first time. Hailing from Preston, these lads bring a fresh take on indie rock...This Feeling - Manchester
Off The Square, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Saturday 21 March 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Hot Face // Dachshund
JAY HEARTS The Dreams of Unwritten Endings Tour
Windle Social Club, St Helens
Saturday 14 March 2026
Come experience Jay Hearts on his first ever 3 date tour....Matty James Cassidy & The Real Villians + Trench Dogs + TBA
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 14 March 2026
Matty James Cassidy & The Real Villians take to the HD stage with Support from Trench Dogs. Plus one more suprise Special Guest...The Boxer Rebellion
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
London indie rockers The Boxer Rebellion are a rare breed of band. Known for their soaring melodies, deeply emotive songwriting, wide-screen sonics, and world-class live performances, their music will continue to last in the hearts and mind...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 15 - Sunday 22 March 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Howling Bells
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
Originally called Waikiki, the band changed its name and musical style preceding its move from Australia to England. Howling Bells' debut album, Howling Bells, was produced by Ken Nelson. The album charted in the Top 100 in the UK and just ...Big Condo Records Presents XOX Live at Fuel Cafe Bar
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
Big Condo Records Presents XOX Live at Fuel Cafe Bar with support from Ascar, Moleface and Ivy Veins, with a special guest performance.....
The Battle
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March 2026
WORLD PREMIERE - PRIOR TO WEST ENDLondon, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and una...Michael Gallagher - Manchester
Eagle Inn, Salford
Tuesday 17 March 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Jack Garratt
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Technicoloured, joyful and celebratory, with shimmering dance music aimed squarely at the dancefloor; disco-funk, Daft Punk-esque vocal chops and zig-zagging basslines, the BRIT-Award winning Buckinghamshire indie pop singer-songwriter & m...Paul Draper (Mansun)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
The former frontman and songwriter of Mansun, one of the 90s most forward-thinking and iconic rock'n'roll bands, performs the Chester band's classic hits. Veering through genres, from warped, razored rock'n'roll to glorious widescreen a...Paul Draper (Mansun)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
The former frontman and songwriter of Mansun, one of the 90s most forward-thinking and iconic rock'n'roll bands, performs the Chester band's classic hits. Veering through genres, from warped, razored rock'n'roll to glorious widescreen a...Alice Merton
