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
Manchester Academy
Sat 1 Nov 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Fri 31 Oct 2025 - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz
Fri 31 Oct 2025 - Sat 4 Jul 2026
David Gray
Manchester 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 ...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 (guit...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 ...
Infest
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 21 August 2026
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 // Pe...Lewis Capaldi
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Saturday 22 August 2026
Despite his young age BRIT Award-winning Glaswegian acoustic soul pop singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has already topped the charts around the world with his debut becoming the biggest selling album of both 2019 and 2020 in the UK - a follo...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 4 September 2026
The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular...Manchester Psych Fest
Various Venues, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
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. ...The Dear Hunter
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
It's been almost a decade since Casey Crescenzo brought The Dear Hunter - both the band and the character of the same name - to life with his 2006 debut full-length, Act I: The Lake South, The River North. Although it was evident from his s...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 2 October 2026
Gary Digan Aka is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tra...Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 30 October 2026
Respectfully performing songs from one of the 1990s and 2000s most loved bands, the UK's leading Radiohead tribute....Ocean Colour Scene
AO Arena, Manchester
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 words...Coldplace - Tribute to Coldplay
The Edge, 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...
