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
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Manchester Academy
Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Fri 16 Jul 2027
The Phonics - Tribute to Stereophonics
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 23 April 2027
Described by Kelly Jones himself as "Awesome" The Phonics are the Uk's most authentic tribute to Stereophonics. Fresh from their UK o2 academy tour, you will hear all of the biggest hits from every Stereophonics album including their lates...The Lathums
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 24 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...Laid - James Tribute Band
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 24 April 2027
Fully endorsed by the band themselves, Laid are the UK's no.1 tribute to Manchester legends, James. Laid have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play, performing all the hits including "Si...Goat
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 30 April 2027
Masked Gothenburg-based experimental rockers Goat claim to hail from a small and very remote village called Korpolombolo in deepest darkest Sweden. Legend has it that for centuries, the inhabitants of the village of Korpolombolo were dedic...
Chvrches
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 1 May 2027
Glasgow's CHVRCHES fit into a long line of very fine indie bands from Scotland's second city. The atmospheric, anthemic trio features former members of The Twilight Sad and Aerogramme, but their legacy is all of their own making, an ine...Supergrass
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 May 2027
Tearing by at a breakneck speed, it has been 30 years since 'I Should Coco', the spectacularly eclectic chart-topping debut by Oxford Britpop rockstars Supergrass, was released in 1995. At the time, the band were barely out of their teens....The U2 Experience - Tribute to U2
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 1 May 2027
Four outstanding and highly experienced musicians united by a common passion - their love of the music of the legendary U2 across the decades - have joined forces to deliver a breath-taking show that will have you imagining that U2 are per...Bleech 9:3
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 2027
Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 were formed after Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy met through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). ...MATTIEL
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 2027
Now Wave presents Mattiel at Band on the Wall on 2nd May 2027...Palace
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 4 May 2027
Heartfelt melodic alt-rockers known for their poetic lyricism, London-based Palace was formed in 2012 by four friends who also happened to be gifted and creative musicians inspired by artists like Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and The Smashing ...DUUNES - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Wednesday 5 May 2027
Scruff of the Neck presents DUUNES. American alt rock...Tindersticks
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 6 May 2027
The Nottingham alternative rock band led by the singer Stuart A. Staples have recorded several albums which became popular years after their release. Their melancholic melodies develop themselves into intimidate and destructive pearls with...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 7 May 2027
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...
Glasvegas
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
For the uninitiated Glasvegas are James Allan (vocals), Rab Allan (lead guitar), Paul Donoghue (bass guitar) and Jonna Lofgren (drums). However, one could argue they should need no introduction. One of the most successful Scottish musical ...Mosh Spice (Spice Girls Metal Tribute) Holy Diver Stockport
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 8 May 2027
Mosh Spice is the world's first metal tribute to the Spice Girls, a high energy mashup of pop anthems and headbanging metal attitude....John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Real Crafty Wigan, Wigan
Sunday 9 May 2027
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 gui...Valley
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 12 May 2027
Canadian indie pop band Valley received a nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year at the 2020 Juno Awards as well as a nomination for Group of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022. ...Proud Mary
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 17 May 2027
The English blues rock band from Royton, Oldham, who were discovered by Noel Gallagher, and the first to sign to his Sour Mash label, releasing their debut album "Same Old Blues" in 2001 to critical acclaim. They have toured extensively wi...Freight - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 21 May 2027
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Arkayla
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 22 May 2027
Bursting onto the scene with a string of captivating singles, Arkayla are tipped to be the next band added to a long list of brilliant musical exports hailing from Manchester. Drawing on the grit of The Strokes, the lyricism of The Smiths,...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
The Met, Bury
Saturday 22 May 2027
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...Misfits Together
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 23 May 2027
Dan Smith, Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning songwriter, composer, and frontman of Bastille, joins long-time collaborator, Ralph Pelleymounter, songwriter and frontman of To Kill A King for, Misfits Together, a new album project, unboun...Neighbourhood Weekender
Victoria Park, Warrington
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 May 2027
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 act...Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 29 May 2027
An indoor tribute festival with six tribute bands performing the hits of The Killers, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs ...The Icicle Works
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 29 May 2027
The Liverpool alt rock trio, fronted by Ian McNabb, are best known for their 1983 UK Top 20 hit "Love is a Wonderful Colour" and their 1984 US Top 40 hit, "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)". ...
Oasis
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 26 June 2027
Manchester rock legends Oasis have ended years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long awaited run of comeback shows after 14 years of bitter seperation/ This will be one of the biggest live moments and hottest tickets of t...The Ultimate Stone Roses - Tribute to the Stone Roses
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 4 June 2027
The only tribute to The Stone Roses to hail from Manchester. Each member is a die hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their Mancunian heroes. Playing songs from the seminal first album, The ...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 5 June 2027
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...JOHN VINCENT III
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 10 June 2027
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 ...Shed Seven
Delamere Forest, Northwich
Friday 18 June 2027
Perpetual underdogs, Shed Seven seldom received critical acceptance, yet the York-formed indie legends were one of the leading lights of Britpop with two gold albums, 15 Top 40 singles and a legion of loyal fans. Their thunderous indie-roc...The Absolute Stone Roses (Tribute Band)
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 19 June 2027
A tribute band to the Manchester legends The Stone Roses who create a "Resurrection" of that iconic sound and vibe that you got at a Roses' concert. The band themselves are big fans with an obvious great love for The Stone Roses and have ...King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Tuesday 22 June 2027
From lo-fi garage/surf-rock to thrash metal, Stu Mackenzie's Australian psychedelic rock band have morphed into a prolific, constantly-evolving group, releasing over 48 albums between September 2012 and June 2023, seventeen of which entere...WHATEVER (OASIS TRIBUTE) - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Thursday 24 June 2027
The Bread Shed presents WHATEVER (OASIS TRIBUTE). Founded in Manchester and dedicated to capturing the spirit and sound of Oasis....DIIV
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 25 June 2027
Indebted to classic kraut, dreamy Creation-records psychedelia, and the primitive-crunch of late-80s Seattle, Zachary Cole Smith's Brooklyn-based indie rockers yield a multiplicity of textures, lyrical themes, and moods. Dark and honest to...Not Another Punk Fest 2027
The Blossoms, Stockport
Saturday 26 June 2027
Not Another Punk FestYep , another one, a punk all dayer at the Blossoms in Stockport, 10 band, £10...Fontaines DC
Heaton Park, Manchester
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 July 2027
The London-based, Dublin-raised five piece are back with their fourth album, ROMANCE - and stop off with what's set to be an unforgettable live show. Set for release on 23 August 2024 via XL Recording, ROMANCE builds upon sonic sensibiliti...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 3 July 2027
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...Sam Fender
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 July 2027
Whith his high tenor voice and Geordie accent, Sam Fender shot on to the scene in 2019 when his critically acclaimed Bruce Springsteen-influenced debut album 'Hypersonic Missiles' topped the UK album chart. Despite living in North Londo...Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Northwich Memorial Court, Northwich
Friday 16 July 2027
A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy perf...
Infest
University Of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester
Friday 27 August 2027
After 24 great live (+1 hybrid) years in Bradford, InFest moves to Manchester for 2025 with a weekend of EBM, Industrial, synthpop, noise, darkwave and post-punk from: Friday -Eisfabrik // Auger // Harpy // William Bleak // Junkie Kut // P...Manchester Psych Fest
Various Venues, Manchester
Saturday 4 September 2027
Multi-venue festival at O2 Ritz, Manchester Albert Hall, Gorilla, CANVAS, YES and Deaf Institute. Ticket gains access to all venues. Venue capacities are based on first come first serve so please arrive early for specific acts. ...Passenger
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 15 September 2027
Passenger, aka Mike Rosenberg, is a multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter from Brighton, England. A classic journeyman musician, cut from the same mould as Van Morrison, Neil Young and John Prine, Passenger has the unique...The Smiths Utd - A Tribute to The Smiths
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 17 September 2027
Lincoln-based tribute band The Smiths Utd play all the hits from The Smiths and Morrissey solo. ...Spangled
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 1 October 2027
The genre-spanning Manchester four-piece dance on the fringe between jangly guitars and yesterdays promises, offering an eclectic blend of witty, heartfelt lyrics, lively attitudes and punch the air riffs proving there is still decadenc...The Chats
