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
Fri 14 Nov 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
St Mary's Chambers
Sun 28 Dec 2025 - Fri 2 Oct 2026
The Chameleons
The Grand, Clitheroe
Thursday 20 November 2025
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing "Chameleons Vox" custodian Mark Burgess, these ...Frankie and The Witch Fingers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 20 November 2025
Bubbling up from the psychedelic tar pits of L.A., Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been a constant source of primordial groove for the better part of the last decade. Formed and incubated in Bloomington, Indiana before moving west to scr...South Arcade
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 20 November 2025
South Arcade are making waves as one of the UK's most promising alternative bands, channeling the energy of early 2000s pop rock. ...Young Knives
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Thursday 20 November 2025
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. ...
Eleni Drake
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 20 November 2025
Now Wave presents Eleni Drake at YES Pink Room on 20th November 2025...Lucy Spraggan
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Canterbury-born, Buxton-raised and Cheshire-living folk pop star Lucy Spraggan was the first contestant on the X Factor to perform her own compositions in 2021 with her introspective acoustic hip-pop style festival anthems since helping sc...The Chameleons
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing "Chameleons Vox" custodian Mark Burgess, these ...
The Guest List
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Formed in early 2021, up-and-coming Manchester rock band The Guest List have built up a global following on social media, clocking up millions of streams on Spotify with the release of their self-titled EP, 'Steel Police', and the heartfelt...Gustaffson
Low Four Studio, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Liverpool-born, Warrington singer & songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend & guitarist James 'Webbo' Webster. He's been writing music since the age of 15, however, Gower is best known for his work as an actor...Pyncher
Yes, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Echo Chamber present Pyncher: Manchester's answer to the tantalising charm of grubby 1970s New York. With only a handful of singles and their EP Chew - which catapulted them onto the radar of anyone with a taste for garage rock - to their n...INFRARED (+ Special Guests) - The Deaf Institute Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
INFRARED mark their Deaf Institute debut with a headline hometown show this November alongside incredible local bands...Say Hello Wave Goodbye
Aatma, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Literary inspired clubnight with some of Manchester's best live musicians, creative writers and djs...Ed Sheeran Vs Sam Fender - Live at Empire Warrington
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Friday 21 November 2025
Get ready to rock out as Ed Sheeran and Sam Fender face off live at Empire Warrington...FAC51 The Haçienda - Primal Scream + Masters at Work + Groove Armada + more
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
The Hacienda returns to Manchester for a huge all day homecoming celebration taking over WHP at Depot Mayfield. ...The Lilacs
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
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 ...
Turin Brakes
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
With characteristically robust pop melodies and spine-tingling harmonies, South London's Mercury Music Prize-nominated urban folk-pop act Turin Brakes have sold over a million records worldwide, including the UK Top 5 hit, in 2003, "Pain K...Cast
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Part of Liverpool's incredible musical heritage, rock band Cast were formed in the city in 1993. Founded by John Power, the former bassist with The La's, and Peter Wilkinson, Cast were a major part of the Britpop movement of the 1990s along...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 22 November 2025
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...Colin Hay (Men at Work)
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Possessing one of the most distinctive and recognisable voices on the planet, former Men at Work songwriter and frontman Colin Hay has gone on to establish himself as a solo artist with an ability to interpret other songs which he fell in ...Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
The Met, Bury
Saturday 22 November 2025
Described by fRoots as "Newcastle's finest swing-honkytonk-rockabilly band", Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra are ten years into a remarkable story that began with four friends, hailing from Orkney to Warwickshire, studying at Newcastle U...Martyn Joseph
Mottram St Andrew Village Hall, Macclesfield
Saturday 22 November 2025
A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness and love for his trade, the jaw dropping guitar player has developed a unique percussive style with a powerful show stopping voice, which has seen him dubbed "The Welsh Springsteen". Take ...Humour
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Humour live together in Glasgow and formed across the 2021 lockdowns, writing and recording their material at home, with the music intended as a backdrop to Andreas' lyrics. Sometimes they're about letting people down, sometimes they're abo...Definitely Oasis - Oasis tribute - St Helens
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 22 November 2025
After numerous sold out gigs 'Definitely Oasis' the UK'S Closest sounding and looking Oasis tribute return to St HelensAge limit - Over 18s event...Model/Actriz
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Now Wave presents Model/Actriz at Band on the Wall on 22nd November 2025...Sacred Skin
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Saturday 22 November 2025
Sacred SkinSaturday 22nd November 2025Golden Lion - Todmorden...Skåls and Bones Lute 22nd November
Snüff (IT) // All Girls Arson Club
Big Hands, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Italian lo-fi rock n rollers Snuff head for hands, supported by Sheffields All Girls Arson Club...The 9075 - Live at Empire Warrington
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Saturday 22 November 2025
Get ready for a wild night with The 9075 at Empire Warrington - a tribute to the 1975 that is Globally Recognised...
Arthur Hill
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
Arthur Hill is a multifaceted talent making waves both in the music industry and the world of TikTok. Hailing from Buckinghamshire, Arthur has seamlessly blended his musical prowess with a flair for comedic content, captivating audiences...Reverend And The Makers
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Sunday 23 November 2025
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 Worl...Tune-Yards
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
California-based, experimental pop duo tUnE-yArDs were formed by Connecticut-raised Merrill Garbus in 2006, and have become synonymous with creativity and forward motion. Known for explosive performances, surprising song structures and da...MARSEILLE
