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
The Met
Fri 27 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
Manchester Academy
Sat 14 Nov 2026 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Bad Dreams Festival
The White Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 May - Saturday 13 June 2026
Now Wave presents a two all-dayer events at New Century, Manchester taking place on May Bank Holiday weekend. Friday May 24th:Crumb + Babe Rainbow + Ducks LTD + more tba. Monday May 27th:Bodega + Model/Actriz + Maruja + Panic Shack. ...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 22 May - Friday 24 July 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...Seafret
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Indie folk rock duo Seafret consists of singer Jack Sedman and guitarist Harry Draper, from Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Their debut studio album Tell Me It's Real peaked at No. 59 on the UK Albums Chart. ...Viva Morrissey - Tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths
FAC251, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Viva Morrissey are a tribute band formed and based in Manchester, Morrissey's birthplace, and home of The Smiths. The Viva Morrissey live set includes many of The Smiths' classic songs alongside Morrissey's best known and most loved solo ma...Lucia & The Best Boys
Nirvana Freight Island Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May...
Bad Dreams: Mermaid Chunky Bathing Suits & Turnspit
The White Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presents Bad Dreams: Mermaid Chunky, Bathing Suits & Turnspit...The Itch
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presents The Itch at The Castle Hotel on 22nd May 2026...Ribbon Skirt
The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presentsRibbon Skirt, Live at Rat & Pigeon?...Zookraught (US) Live at Big Hands
Big Hands, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Seattle based dance punks Zookraught return to Big Hands...
Dave Formula & Noko (Magazine)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Magazine's Dave Formula (Keys) & Noko (Guitar) present a full set of work-outs culled from the Manchester band's classic back catalogue. Alongside Dave and Noko, stepping into Howard Devoto's, Barry Adamson's and John Doyle's not inconsider...Grogg // Meatbags
Big Hands, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Glaswegian punks Grogg hit Big Hands, supported by local offcuts Meatbags...The Rafters
Stanhill Working Mens Club, Blackburn
Saturday 23 May 2026
The Rafters headline show with special friends Small Town Radicals, Billy n the No Mates and Brodie and the Binmen...Pixies
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 24 - Monday 25 May 2026
With elements of indie rock and surf rock, 1980's Boston alternative rockers The Pixies have been cited by avowed fan Kurt Cobain as a heavy influence on Nirvana with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" a conscious attempt to co-opt the Pixies' sty...JOHN VINCENT III
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
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 a...Big Condo Records Presents Confusion Matrix
Fuel Café Bar, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Big Condo Records Presents Confusion Matrix Live in Manchester with Morro, P.A.L, Grey Lies and Special Guest Emilie Culshaw.....
Scardust - with Crimson Veil
Holy Diver, Stockport
Monday 25 May 2026
Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil....Ain't
Elio Mei
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Elio Mei live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Elio Mei?Tickets for Elio Mei can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim...Julie's Haircut
Golden Lion Todmorden, Oldham
Wednesday 27 May 2026
A kaleidoscopic eclecticism that spans from psychedelia, electronic, minimalism with echoes of jazz, ethnic dub & drone music.......Carla J Easton
Low Four Studio, Manchester
Thursday 28 May 2026
Please Please You, Hey! Manchester & Brudenell PresentsCarla J EastonLow Four, ManchesterThursday 28th May, 7.30pm18+https://brudenellpresents. seetickets. com/event/carla-j-easton/low-four-studio-deansgate-mewsFollowing her 2023 album SUGA...Gitkin
Eagle Inn, Salford
Thursday 28 May 2026
Now Wave presents Gitkin at The Eagle Inn on 28th May 2026...Snug Live Sessions w/MLEKO + Support
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Thursday 28 May 2026
MLEKO head to The Snug, Atherton as part of their latest tour this May....The Big Push
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026
Brighton based band The Big Push consists of three front men Ren, Romain Axisa and Gorran Kendall with drummer Glenn Chambers. Drawing elements from classic Brit-bands like The Beatles or The Police, they craft their clever modern arran...
Sugar
New Century, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026
Having already left an indelible mark on rock's evolution with Husker Du, Bob Mould formed Sugar in late 1991 with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis. Their now-classic debut, Copper Blue, was named NME's 1992 "Album of the Year...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
The Met, Bury
Friday 29 May 2026
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...Puma Blue
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026
Now Wave presents Puma Blue at The Deaf Institute, Music Hall on 29th May 2026...Ratboys
Dead Stilettos Live at The White Hotel
