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
Fri 30 Oct - Sat 5 Dec 2026
Wed 16 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Ora Cogan
Monday 24 August 2026
Now Wave presents Ora Cogan at The Abbey, Manchester on 24th August 2026...
Violet Grohl
Tuesday 25 August 2026
The eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, grunge singer Violet Grohl has also performed on stage with the Foo Fighters alongside her own solo career. ...
Violet Grohl
Tuesday 25 August 2026
The eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, grunge singer Violet Grohl has also performed on stage with the Foo Fighters alongside her own solo career. ...
Way Dynamic
Wednesday 26 August 2026
NOW WAVE PRESENTSWay Dynamic...
Golomb
Wednesday 26 August 2026
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Golomb
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Golomb comes to The Abbey...
Clarion
Thursday 27 August 2026
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Pulp
Friday 28 August 2026
Although formed in Sheffield in 1978 by 15 year old schoolboy Jarvis Cocker, the critically acclaimed indie rock band Pulp only first came to fame in the Britpop era, scoring their first Top 40 hit in 1994 with "Do You Remember the First T...
The Bluetones
Friday 28 August 2026
Formed in 1993, Britpop legends The Bluetones had an impressive run of hit singles throughtout the late 90's/early 00's, including 'Bluetonic', 'Slight Return', 'Marblehead Johnson', 'Solomon Bites The Worm', 'If' and 'Keep the Fires Burni...
Amplifier
Friday 28 August - Saturday 19 September 2026
Described as "Soundgarden, Tool, Black Sabbath, Oceansize and Pink Floyd taking copious amounts of mind-altering substances and venturing on a trip through time and space (to another dimension), and back again," Manchester progressive roc...
Whatever - Oasis Tribute
Friday 28 August 2026
Hailing from Manchester, the hometown of The Gallagher brothers, Oasis Tribute Whatever were formed in 2019 and have played in top venues and festivals up and down the country. They have recreated the look and iconic sound of the UKs best ...
Northern Days Indie Nights
Friday 28 August 2026
The very best Indie sounds from the 80s, 90s and beyond, featuring live music from The IndieTweeners and a DJ set from NotAClubDJ....
Tom Meighan RAW26 live in OLDHAM
Friday 28 August 2026
Tom performs classic Kasabian and solo songs for his return to Oldham Whittles plus support from Delbhoy Kennedy. For the people...
Courteeners
Saturday 29 August 2026
Led by talismanic singer/songwriter Liam Fray, the Mancunian stadium rockers and former Manchester United ball-boys have evolved from raw anthemic indie rockers to groove-laden indie kings. Each of their seven albums has gone Top 10, with ...
Prose
Saturday 29 August 2026
Known for their original blend of acoustic hip-hop and indie, Prose have played with Professor Green, The Enemy and fellow Mancunian JP Cooper, but one of their most famous collaborations is with four-time BRIT Award winner Emeli Sande. Em...
Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour
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...
The Scouseness - LIVE
Saturday 29 August 2026
The Scouseness brings music, comedy and chaos to the stage. Big tunes, loads of laughs and proper crowd energy....
Tom Meighan live in Northenden
Saturday 29 August 2026
Tom plays a stripped-back set at 5pm as part of the month-long For The People festival - limited space available...
The Prodigy
Sunday 30 August 2026
"This one's for Flinty!" Dedicating the shows to their former frontman Keith Flint, following his tragic death in 2019, the legendary Essex group return. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, The Prodigy are the undisputed superstar...
Current Joys
Sunday 30 August 2026
Reno, Nevada, multi-instrumentalist, indie rock singer, and songwriter Nicholas Rattigan releases music under the moniker Current Joys. He also is the drummer and lead singer of the indie surf rock band Surf Curse. ...
TVOD
Sunday 30 August 2026
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The Courettes
Thursday 3 September 2026
Like The Ronettes meets The Ramones at a wild party at Gold Star Studios echo chamber, the explosive rock duo from Denmark and Brazil, Flavia and Martin Couri, have found the perfect blend between garage rock, 60s Girl Group, Wall of Soun...
Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
Thursday 3 September 2026
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell." And as GQ...
The Now
Thursday 3 September 2026
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Fields Of Gold Festival
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 September 2026
Sing your heart out to Manchester classics and the UK's favourite tunes performed by some of the country's finest tribute acts at the Fields Of Gold Festival, Tameside Stadium, hosted by Manchester Music Legends Clint Boon and Dave Swee...
shame
Friday 4 September 2026
Originally fuelled by pint-sloshing teenage vitriol, UK Top 10 charting South London pop-punksters shame now delve into a different kind of intensity. Wading into uncharted musical waters, emboldened by their wit and earned cynicism, they ...
Shame
Friday 4 September 2026
Originally fuelled by pint-sloshing teenage vitriol, UK Top 10 charting South London pop-punksters shame now delve into a different kind of intensity. Wading into uncharted musical waters, emboldened by their wit and earned cynicism, they ...
The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
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 spectacula...
Day We Ran
Friday 4 September 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Day We Ran live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Day We Ran?Tickets for Day We Ran can be purchased safely and securely from ...
The Sway - Manchester
Friday 4 September 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...
Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour
Friday 4 September 2026
80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues....
Manchester Psych Fest
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. ...
REM - A Performance by Stipe
Saturday 5 September 2026
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. Fro...
