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
St Mary's Chambers
Fri 27 - Sat 28 Nov 2026
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
The Battle
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 20 - 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...Mr Wilson's Second Liners
HOME, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
Manchester's Mr. Wilson's Second Liners brass band bang out 90's dance classics for the local, loyal, diehard ravers. Blowout the old and be the first to hear their new arrangements. Mr. Wilson's Second Liners are revolutionary genre-bash...The Feeling
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
Having reconsidered their identity, taken control of their sound and embraced the Queen-esque theatrical elements of their DNA, chart-topping Ivor Novello award-winning Sussex soft rockers The Feeling return with a whole new perspective. Ex...Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
St Philip's Church, Salford
Friday 20 March 2026
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...Bill Ryder-Jones (The Coral)
St Mary's In The Marketplace, Stockport
Friday 20 March 2026
The co-founder and lead guitarist with The Coral on the band's first five albums, West Kirby musician Bill Ryder-Jones has enjoyed a solo career since 2011 producing minimal and alternative folk songs, with a musical belief of delayed grati...Callum Beattie
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
Pairing heartfelt lyrics with unfiltered honesty, acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie continues his song writing journey as he continues to weave passionate stories of the everyday lives of ordinary people. His mix of folk, ...
CRUZ - Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 20 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...Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Friday 20 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...Sex Pistols Tribute
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Friday 20 March 2026
Get ready to rock with the Sex Pistols Tribute - Pistol Whipped...Scouting for Girls
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Friends since they were five, London indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anth...The Cribs
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Described by Q magazine as "The biggest cult band in the UK", the Cribs are three brothers from Wakefield, Yorkshire, who marry literate lyrics to nagging hooks and layers of droning, buzzing and stinging guitars. The Smiths' legendary gui...Ladytron
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Liverpool electronic pop trio Ladytron return to push the boundaries of electronic pop in invigorating directions with songs loaded with their trademark analogue synths propelled by relentless rhythm, catchy hooks, rousing riffs, sweeping m...The Magic Numbers
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
London four-piece The Magic Numbers comprise two pairs of brothers and sisters (Romeo and Michele Stodart, Sean and Angela Gannon) who are known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, songwriting craftsmanship and their timeless soun...
That Night In Manchester
The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 21 March 2026
That Night in Manchester is a brand new musical regaling the audience with a nostalgic and emotional journey through the heady days of the 80s and 90s Manchester indie scene. The audience will be taken back to the vibrant and exhilarating ...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the guis...Nirvanah - Nirvana Tribute Act
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 21 March 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...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
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. ...
BLEEP 33 - Spring Equinox Edition
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Expect more eclectic electronic music from Manchester's emerging artists, all performed live to a warm, welcoming crowd....Ora Cogan
This Feeling - Manchester
Off The Square, Manchester
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...Skiving // Threads
Big Hands, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
London group Skiving (FKA Human Resources) hit Hands with local legends THREADS...The Kahunas
The Snuts
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Sunday 22 March 2026
The Snuts are all about big noises and raw honest performances. Close friends who grew up together in West Lothian, the four-piece love making music with their best mates. Comprised of frontman and guitarist Jack Cochrane, guitarist Joe McG...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
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. ...
Class of '79
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
Sun 22 Mar - 7:30 pmClass of '79+ Nanobots£12.50 adv...Vulva Voce
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
Vulva Voce come to Manchester as part of their UK Tour celebrating International Women's Month with support from Olly Becker....Bar Italia
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 24 March 2026
An exciting new London band inspired by brit-pop ...Open Gig hosted by Blume Live
Eagle Inn, Salford
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Blume Live's debut event featuring a variety of local, emerging bands in the format of an Open-Gig night. Come and support Manchester's future talent....Powersolo // Ahmed & The Romans
Big Hands, Manchester
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Danish garage rock legends Powersolo hit Big Hands, supported by Ahmed & The Romans....Oscar Jerome
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Born in Norwich, Oscar Jerome studied at London's Trinity Laban before establishing his name as one of London's most favoured Jazz musicians. Following in his Father's footsteps as a guitarist, he quickly learnt the basics and became hooked...Gene
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Gene rose to prominence in the mid-1990s when they found themselves categorised by the UK music press as a Britpop band, drawing comparisons to The Smiths - largely because of the similarities to Morrissey in the demeanour and lyrical style...Jim Bob (Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
More topical than an episode of Newsnight, with songs about Putin, the Taliban and whoever "Billionaire in Space" is about, the album-chart smashing Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine's fiery frontman returns. It's not all doom and gloom ...
WHIP ROUND THURSDAYS AT DEAF
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
The endlessly intriguing, brave psychedelic indie band from New Zealand, led by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ruban Nielson, offers break-beat, junk-shop charm. While legions of artists show fidelity to the roots of psychedelia, UMO...CASEY
