ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Sat 13 Feb - Sat 29 May 2027
Wed 16 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Graham Coxon (Blur)
Monday 23 November 2026
A special, full band career-spanning show from one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation, Blur co-founder, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Graham Coxon. His passion for experimental and indie music ...
Julia Wolf
Monday 23 November 2026
New York indie pop star Julia Capello, better known as Julia Wolf, blends elements of indie pop, alternative rock, and R&B which has seen her compared to Caroline Polachek, Lorde, and various shoegaze acts. Having originally found fame th...
sace6
Monday 23 November 2026
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Mystery Jets
Tuesday 24 November 2026
From synthesizer-fueled perfect pop to aching soft-rock ballads, with echoes of ELO, 10CC, Fleetwood Mac and Supertramp rubbing up against the band s own idiosyncratic, very British, psychedelic sensibility, Twickenham indie outfit Mystery...
feeble little horse
Tuesday 24 November 2026
feeble little horse is naturally delighted to present their third full-length LP, bitknot. The album was written, arranged, produced, and recorded by Sebastian Kinsler, Lydia Slocum, and Jake Kelley across their respective homes in Pittsbu...
wilt
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Plus support: Ugly Ozo...
Electric Six
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-...
The Hunna
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Alt-rock band The Hunna formed when frontman Ryan Potter and lead guitarist Dan Dorney met as teenagers at West Herts College, where drummer Jack Metcalfe had also been a student. The line-up was cemented with the addition of their friend ...
The Big Moon
Wednesday 25 November 2026
The London indie-rock gals, on the verge of world domination, arrived like a breath of fresh air with their Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, 'Love in the 4th Dimension' back in 2017. Fronted by Juliette Jackson, they unleashed song aft...
Phoebe Bridgers
Thursday 26 November 2026
A Californian singer/songwriter with a dreamy and hook-filled indie folk pop heart, Phoebe Bridgers' witty lyrical perspectives, sadly beautiful songs, and commanding melodies quickly jettisoned her to worldwide acclaim. A critical darli...
Dylan John Thomas
Thursday 26 November 2026
The Glaswegian indie folk rocker has an incredible story, going from foster care and busking to, appearing on The Voice UK and supporting Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher. Named after Bob Dylan, his influences include Johnny Cash, Bob D...
Martin Luke Brown
Thursday 26 November 2026
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Del Amitri
Friday 27 November 2026
Formed in 1982, Glaswegian semi-acoustic jangly rockers Del Amitri boast a back catalogue of pure pop gems that cover a gamut of rock styles and observations on life's ironies. With six million record sales worldwide, the Dels are best k...
Reverend and The Makers
Friday 27 November 2026
The Sheffield indie band, fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed The Reverend, gained success in Britain with their debut album "The State of Things", which reached no.5 in 2017, and spawned the UK top 10 single "Heavyweight Champion of the Wor...
King No-One
Friday 27 November 2026
2022 was a good year for the York band; not only did they sell over 7,000 tickets on two sold out tours to an ever growing insatiable fan base, including 1,500 at Manchester's Ritz venue, but they were also the first unsigned band to play ...
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Friday 27 November 2026
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...
Dea Matrona
Friday 27 November 2026
Beflast rock band Dea Matrona, led by Orlaith Forsythe and Mollie McGinn, formed after competing against each other in the Scor na nOg singing competitions taking their name from Celtic mythology meaning 'Divine Mother Goddess'. They sta...
Desire & Johnny Jewel
Friday 27 November 2026
Now Wave presents Desire & Johnny Jewel at The White Hotel on 27th November 2026...
Ebbb
Friday 27 November 2026
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Blossoms
Saturday 28 November - Friday 11 December 2026
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and ind...
Ocean Colour Scene
Saturday 28 November 2026
In their 30 years together, multi-Platinum selling Birmingham indie legends OCS have enjoyed five Top 10 albums, six Top 10 singles and a mantelpiece full of awards. But behind all the swagger and the style there are great songs, with word...
The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
Saturday 28 November 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 mark...
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Saturday 28 November 2026
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...
Young Knives
Saturday 28 November 2026
Mercury Prize-nominated Ashby-de-la-Zouch duo Henry Dartnall and his brother, The House of Lords (Thomas Bonsu-Dartnall), emerged during the post-indie-rock-revival of the 00s, scoring two UK Top 40 albums in the process. ...
Valencia Grace
Sunday 29 November 2026
Academy Events & IBA Events Presents: Valencia GraceBritish-born and transatlantic-raised, Valencia Grace is redefining modern pop with a dark, theatrical sensibility. A multi-instrumentalist with a hypnotic, soul-stirring voice, she craft...
Cameron Winter (Geese)
Monday 30 November 2026
In 2024, Cameron Winter stepped out from the whirlwind of life on the road as vocalist of New York rock band Geese to unveil his solo debut Heavy Metal, which has taken the world by storm. Expect a live show that's intimate, unpredicta...
LEAP
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Indie rock sad boys LEAP are on the verge, in every sense of the word. Bubbling with anticipation, whether it's the palpable energy at their explosive sold out shows across the UK and Europe, or landing in Shazam's top 50 viral playlist, t...
McGrath
Tuesday 1 December 2026
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Bleachers
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Scoring a UK Top 5 album in March 2024, New Jersey indie pop rockers Bleachers are sonically sad yet joyful, producing music for driving on the highway to, for crying to and for dancing to at weddings. There's something reassuringly toucha...
Razorlight
Thursday 3 December 2026
It was back in April 2021 when chart-topping London indie rockers Johnny Borrell, Andy Burrows, Bjorn Agren and Carl Dalemo revealed they'd been back working together for the first time in over a decade, correcting the unsatisfactory concl...
Cassia
Thursday 3 December 2026
Combining a rich musicality with continent-spanning influences, Cassia have made their mark with their own brand of calypso-flavoured indie pop. The Macclesfield trio have built a cult following in the last few years, amassing millions of ...
Placebo
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
Formed in London by androgynous American-Belgian vocalist Brian Molko and Swedish-Luxembourgish bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal, influential rock outift Placebo were darlings of David Bowie, Michael Stipe and others. While the duo had b...
The Pogues
Friday 4 December 2026
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return to celebrate their greatest hits. Original members, Mancunian accordian player James Fearnley, Stoke banjoist Jem Finer, and Eastbourne tin ...
A Tribute To Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
A Tribute to Manchester returns featuring The Clone Roses, Oasish, The Smiths Ltd, Cortinas and DJ Clint Boon. ...
The Snuts
Friday 4 December 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 Mc...
The Chameleons
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 kno...
The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
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 kno...
The Orb + Ozric Tentacles
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 r...
The Hara
Friday 4 December 2026
Grit, energy and a perceptive exploration of the chaos that surrounds them has fuelled the recent anthemic releases from Manchester rockers THE HARA. The genre-defying trio have topped the iTunes Album charts with the EP's 'Play Dead' (#1...
Echoes of the Bunnymen - An Aural Tribute to Echo & The Bunnymen
Friday 4 December 2026
Echoes of the Bunnymen are an aural tribute to the alternative Fab Four. "A bloody good tribute, go check them out" - Will Sergeant (Echo & The Bunnymen). After Will Sergeant bought tickets and surprised Echoes of the Bunnymen by showing u...
mustbejohn
Friday 4 December 2026
Emerging London-based Hertfordshire artist mustbejohn's unique sound draws influences from House, Garage, and UK Rap. ...
Shed Seven
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-roc...
Westside Cowboy
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 Eu...
Hard-Fi
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 ev...
Andrew Cushin
Saturday 5 December 2026
Newcastle's Andrew Cushin possesses a nuanced, multifaceted talent for songwriting which has seen him signed by Libertines legend Pete Doherty's record label. The words that he conjures are both immensely personal and reflective of modern ...
Eyes of Caelum - Castle Hotel 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....
