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
Manchester Academy
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Manchester Academy
Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
New Century, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously know...The Orb + Ozric Tentacles
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload. Get ready to here the ambient soundscapes and pulsing rhythms of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles' blend of instrumental psychedelic ro...Shed Seven
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
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-rock...Westside Cowboy
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
With echoes of fellow Manchester bands, The Travelling Band and Alfie, "Britainicana" indie band Westside Cowboy formed after meeting at The University of Manchester. With millions of streams on Spotify, they have supported Geese on the Eur...Hard-Fi
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Known for their Top 20 hits "Suburban Knights", "Hard to Beat", "Living for the Weekend", "Cash Machine", "Better Do Better", and "Tied Up Too Tight", UK chart-topping rockers Hard-Fi are back, catchier, louder and more defiant than eve...Eyes of Caelum - Castle Hotel Manchester
The Castle Hotel 66 Oldham St Manchester M4 1le, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Inspired by the likes of The Stone Roses, Oasis, and DMA's - Indie rock band Eyes of Caelum come to the Castle Hotel in Manchester with support TBA....Pa Sheehy
Yes, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Out of Phase Presents Pa Sheehy as part of his 'The Magic We Found Tour'....Ash
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Platinum-selling, chart-topping Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, alternative rockers Ash are best known for their 1995 hit "Girl from Mars", as well as UK Top 10 singles "Goldfinger", "Oh Yeah", "Shining Light", and "A Life Less Ordinary" ...Portugal The Man
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Over the past decade,Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock's most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favourites. Originally heralding ...Barenaked Ladies
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Known for their tremendous hits and incredible live shows, over the course of their remarkable 30 year career, the Canadian rockers have sold over 15 million albums, written multiple top 20 hits including "One Week" (which reached UK no.5 i...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Colle...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Colle...Artemas
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Garnering global attention with hundreds of millions of streams with his singles "if you think i'm pretty," and the internationally chart-topping I Like the Way You Kiss Me" London-based Oxfordshire-Cypriot Artemas Diamandis has only been r...Northside
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Formed in 1989, Manchester favourites Northside released their only album, Chicken Rhythms, on Factory Records in 1991, reaching no.19 in the UK charts. The band became part of the 1990s Madchester baggy scene and are best remembered for th...Blondshell
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Los Angeles indie rocker Sabrina Mae Teitelbaum, better known as Blondshell, moved from a pop-leaning career under the name BAUM, to a more rockier output as Blondshell in 2022. Transforming into a songwriter without fear. The loud-quiet e...
Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 December 2026
Ohsais play the songs in the most current live arrangements, with amazing accuracy. Nailing the Oasis look was very important, as image is everything; and was everything to Oasis. The band take the stage show very seriously, meticulously re...Kodaline
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High ...Ladytron
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 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 Clause
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
The Clause are an indie four-piece from Birmingham who bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s. Pearce Macca (front man), Niall Fennell (drummer) Jonny Fyffe (bass...Keywest
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Known as Ireland Biggest and most popular independent artist, Keywest are a chart topping street Band from Dublin. Their 1st debut album went triple platinum, their 2nd album went #1 (even knocking Ed Sheeran off the top spot). They have ...The Milk Carton Kids
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Los Angeles indie folk duo The Milk Carton Kids, singer-guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, have been compared to Simon & Garfunkel. Their songs invite listeners to lean in close and hover in the small moments the music magnifies. ...Dave Hause and The Mermaid
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Having spent 3 years on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, AFI, Frank Turner, Social Distortion, Chuck Ragan, The Bouncing Souls and more, it's safe to say that Philadelphia folk punk rocker Dave Hause is doing something right. His music is raw...
The Fratellis
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 29 - Saturday 30 January 2027
The brashly melodic BRIT Award-winning indie rock trio from Glasgow mix the tried-and-true sounds of glam rock, stripped-down acoustic-driven tracks, and Class of 1977 punk with fun, energetic 70's Cali-rock, rockabilly and glorious hints ...Coldplace - Tribute to Coldplay
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 4 February 2027
The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all...Nothing But Thieves
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 12 February 2027
Southend-on-Sea's Nothing But Thieves bring together the melodic hooks of indie-pop with anthemic, stadium-ready rock which has seen them top the UK album charts and reach no.1 in the USA Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Equally at home w...Scouting for Girls
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 12 February 2027
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...Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 13 February 2027
An indoor tribute festival with six tribute bands performing the hits of The Killers, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs ...OASIS96 - OASIS TRIBUTE
Scam Fender - Sam Fender Tribute Band
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 13 February 2027
A band of lads from Newcastle that play Sam Fender songs. ...
The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
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 ...Stornoway
New Century, Manchester
Friday 19 February 2027
On listening to Oxford indie folk band Stornoway - now reunited after a six year hiatus - the yearning for adventure and the freedom of the coast and wild places is palpable. As is true of classic songwriting partnerships, lyricist Brian Br...Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
The Met, Bury
Friday 19 February 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 perfo...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 27 February 2027
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfor...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
The Grand - Clitheroe, Clitheroe
Saturday 27 February 2027
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfor...The View
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 4 March 2027
Dundee's The View came from humble beginnings to assert themselves as one of the most exciting young rock bands that only happens once in a generation. Plucked from their somewhat bleak youth training jobs and blasting straight into a numbe...Editors
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
The UK album chart-topping electronica-infused Birmingham rockers are famed for their Top 10 hits with "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors" and "Munich", while "Papillon" and "No Sound But the Wind" topped the charts in Belgium. Permeat...REM - A Performance by Stipe
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 6 March 2027
The definitive R.E.M. tribute. R.E.M. remain one of the world's most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; it's safe to say we will never see their like again. From...Coldplace - Tribute to Coldplay
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 13 March 2027
The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all...Martin Stephenson and The Daintees
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 17 March 2027
County Durham singer-songwriter Martin Stephenson's early love of literature and music led to the formation of the first Daintees line-up in his early teens. Never pandering to a particular scene, Stephenson's lightness of touch on a varied...The Lilacs
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 3 April 2027
Wigan band The Lilacs have hit the scene with a bang already performing on stages at Manchester Academy, o2 Ritz and London's O2 Academy Islington ...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 dedica...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 ...
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....Neighbourhood Weekender
Victoria Park, Warrington
Saturday 29 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 acts...JOHN VINCENT III
