ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
King George's Hall
Sat 13 Feb - Sat 29 May 2027
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Fri 2 - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Buffalo Traffic Jam
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 26 June 2026
Having first connected at Montana State, folk duo Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross are anchored by vocals which deliver a kind of raw emotion that resonates deeply with audiences everywhere. Their 14-track debut album, 'Pictures of You', is...Ascar
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 26 June 2026
Atmospheric Manchester alt-rockers Ascar formed in 2026 and soon won Bolton's "Stars for a Night" contest. They are quickly gaining attention for their high-energy live shows and catchy melodies belnded with trip-hop influences. ...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Friday 26 June - Saturday 11 July 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
Levitation Room (US) Live at Yes Basement
Bleep Test / Woke Nonsense / Modema
Gullivers, Manchester
Friday 26 June 2026
After 18 months off, Bleep Test are BACK, baby, with added weirdo punk and electronic wizardry from special guests Woke Nonsense and Modema...Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Friday 26 June - 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...Fleetwood Mad. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 26 June 2026
Fleetwood Mad channel the spirit of a band defined by harmony and heartbreak, weaving classic songs into a live show....Freight - Skelmersdale
E Rooms Skelmersdale, Wigan
Friday 26 June 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Teri & The Electric Sunrise / Rose Greenwood
David Gray
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 27 June 2026
Multi-platinum Mancunian singer-songwriter David Gray first hit fame in 2020 with his fourth studio album, White Ladder, which eventually sold seven million copies despite not even charting on its original release in 1998. Not only did...Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 27 June - Saturday 29 August 2026
A four hour musical journey covering all things Joy Division and Factory Records! The chance to visit many of the important venues and locations around Manchester and surrounding areas that helped shape and influence the Joy Division sound...
Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 27 June - Sunday 12 July 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Snug Live Sessions w/ Farfisa
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 27 June 2026
On Saturday 27th June 2026, psychedelic rock group Farfisa bring their hypnotic sound to The Snug Live in Atherton....England vs Panama Dave Sweetmoore Aziz Ibrahim Nigel Clark Dodgy
Whittles Tokyo Project, Oldham
Saturday 27 June 2026
Oldhams biggest World Cup Fanzone w/ live sets from Dave Sweetmore, Aziz Ibrahim, Nigel Clark (Dodgy) & Stil Life plus game at 10pm on the big screen...Andy Votel
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 28 June 2026
Manchester musician, DJ, record producer and graphic designer Andrew Shallcross began making rap music in the 1980s with Manchester hip-hop crew Violators of the English Language (from which his VOTEL stage name is derived), before going...Spangled - Atherton
The Snug, Manchester
Sunday 28 June 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Divorce
Now Wave Pub, Manchester
Wednesday 1 July 2026
For Nottingham quartet Divorce, home is a feeling. Initially meeting as teenagers through the city's close-knit DIY scene, the band came together as Divorce in mid-2021, releasing a slew of genre-defiant singles that quickly caught the att...David Gray
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Multi-platinum Mancunian singer-songwriter David Gray first hit fame in 2020 with his fourth studio album, White Ladder, which eventually sold seven million copies despite not even charting on its original release in 1998. Not only did...Puressence + The Chameleons
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Two of Manchester's most iconic bands on one night for Sounds of the City. After reuniting for their first live date in over 11 years with a sold out show at the Albert Hall in June 2024, Puressence are back with their biggest show yet. J...Cromwell Range: @ The Peer Hat
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Cromwell Range are returning to The Peer Hat This time they will be joined by GVANI and James McCoy. You won't want to miss it....The Scouseness - LIVE
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
The Scouseness brings music, comedy and chaos to the stage. Big tunes, loads of laughs and proper crowd energy....
The K's
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (gui...Holly Head
The Abbey, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Now Wave presents Holly Head at The Abbey on 3rd July 2026...Old Town Promotions at Peggy McCools
Peggy Mccools, Warrington
Friday 3 July 2026
Another night of young independent bands -- Presented by Old Town Promotions...Kings of Leon
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Bluesy Nashville rockers Kings of Leon evolved into arena superstars with the 2008 international hit single "Sex On Fire", and its follow-up "Use Somebody". From the searing blues riffs and enigmatically slurred vocals of their 2003 debut...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the...The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Southmartins are a tribute act to the songs of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. The seven-piece collective has built up a loyal following playing arenas, festivals, clubs and pubs (including Paul...Doom Gong (US) // Farfisa Live at The Peer Hat
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Kentucky based psych wizards Doom Gong hit The Peer Hat, supported by the legendary Farfisa...This Feeling - Manchester
Off The Square, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...The Light Show - live @ Bridge End Workmen's Club Todmorden
Bridge End Workmen's Club Todmorden, Oldham
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Light Show will bring their signature Indie-Punk sound to Todmorden at the Bridge End Workmen's Club. It will be loud & fast. Support TBA...Electric Heart Festival
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Sunday 5 July 2026
Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day. Taking over Barton Aerodrome, turning an iconic open-air runway into the city's new indi...Wet Leg
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Amidst a night of hazy scenes in their native Isle of Wight, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers found themselves at the summit of a Ferris wheel. They decided to start a band. The band is called Wet Leg. Arming themselves with guitars, a p...La Perla
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
La Perla is a percussion and vocal trio from Bogot?, inspired by the traditional sounds of Colombia?s Caribbean coast and influenced by a range of rhythms including Dominican merengue, champeta, punk, hip- hop, and beatboxing. Formed in 20...
Kevin Morby
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 9 July 2026
Acclaimed Texas folk rocker Kevin Morby has become a true musical auteur. His singular vision, evocative lyrics, and aptitude for catchy, dense songwriting has placed him firmly among the ranks of modern icons like Bill Callahan, Kurt Vile...Bring Me the Horizon
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
Sheffield Metalcore giants-turned-arena rockers Bring Me The Horizon have been on a journey of stratospheric proportions, playing sell-out shows around the globe as well as scoring BRIT and Grammy nominations. From being named Best Britis...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Friday 10 - Saturday 18 July 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....Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 11 July - Friday 21 August 2026
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...The Bluetones (Acoustic)
