ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
King George's Hall
Sat 13 Feb - Sat 29 May 2027
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Manchester Academy
Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Forager
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September 2026
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Niush
The Abbey, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Now Wave presents Niush at The Abbey on 22nd September 2026...
Tom Robinson
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories spanning five decades of adventures in the music industry. Tom's musical journey began in 1974 when his first band was discovered by Ray Davies, and included...Liana Flores
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Of British and Brazilian descent, Norwich folk pop singer-songwriter Liana Flores has garnered a large following on social media, achieving significant streaming success on Spotify, with her "Rises to The Moon" track alone surpassing 525 ...EEVAH
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Haifax-based alt-indie band EEVAH's distinctive fusion of anthemic rock hooks and driving synths has seen them draw comparisons from the moody atmospherics of The National, Wolf Alice, and The XX to the shimmering indie pop energy of HAIM...THE LAZYS - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Full throttle rock n roll only the wicked understand Support from Sweet Electric...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 25 - Saturday 26 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...Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Friday 25 September 2026
Ohsais play the songs in the most current live arrangements, with amazing accuracy. Nailing the Oasis look was very important, as image is everything; and was everything to Oasis. The band take the stage show very seriously, meticulously r...She Her Her Hers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Japanese alternative band She Her Her Hers deliver a fusion of Chillwave, Shoegaze, Synthpop and Ambient. Composed of Hiroyasu Takahashi, Tomason and Daiki Matsuura, they became the first Japanese band to sign a contract with a Chinese la...Swim Deep
Yes, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Bitmingham indie pop act Swim Deep were initially billed as an indie hype, but there was always a lot more to the band than that. Intrigued by electronics, the band are eager to experiment, even fusing Motown-influenced gospel tinged vocal...
Jay Hearts Dreams of unwritten ending tour in Warrington
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 25 September 2026
Jay Hearts takes his last show of his tour at the Irish club in Warrington...Sentient Robot - Auto Human EP launch - with Tom Hingley
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Join us to celebrate the launch of SR's long awaited debut EP 'Auto Human'. They will be joined by legend Tom Hingley (Ex Inspiral Carpets)...The Great Unwashed
The Abbey, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Now Wave presents The Great Unwashed at The Abbey, Manchester on 25th September 2026...The K's
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 26 September 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 (gui...The Maine
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Known for their catchy songs, Arizona band The Maine's infectious pop rock is just as honest as it is polished. With a perfect blend of heartfelt lyrics, driving drums and ridiculously catchy hooks, their music is truly a fun and fresh tak...Arkells
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Hamilton, Ontario alt-rockers Arkells have built an undeniable reputation as one of the most passionate, high-energy, live-rock authorities working today with an unmistakable spirit and energy in their live shows. Their 2017 single "Knocki...Snug Live Sessions w/Rollups
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Rollups bring their soaring indie-folk sound to The Snug this September for an intimate headline show....Chrysalid Homo
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Sunday 27 September 2026
Sun 27 Sep - 7:30 pmChrysalid Homo+ Guests£10...Declan Welsh and the Decadent West
FAC251, Manchester
Tuesday 29 September 2026
COVID T&Cs: Admission to this event is at all times subject to any terms, conditions or rules of the Promoter and the venue operator. You must also adhere to the Promoter or venue operator?s specific terms of entry and protocols surroundin...Laura Auder
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Now Wave presents Laura Auder at YES Basement on 29th September 2026...Dick Valentine
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Wed 30 Sep - 7:30 pmDick Valentine+ Guests£16 adv...
How Soon is Now?
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 October 2026
Set to a live soundtrack of indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a new indie musical from Box of Tricks Theatre Company about mates, music and magic - finding your place and finding yourself. "You open the door into this club. And the ...Drink The Sea
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 1 October 2026
Drink The Sea is a new supergroup of world-renowned musicians who are considered to be some of the best songwriters in their bands from the 1990s. They include:Peter Buck, the founding guitarist and songwriter for R.E.M. His collaborations...Liam Cromby + The Morning Star
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Thursday 1 October 2026
For the first time, playing We Are The Ocean and Solo Material side by side...Simple Plan
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk's modern resurgence that has introduced their iconic, multi-platinum sound to new audiences around the world, Canada's Simple Plan have been an indelible part of pop cu...Don Broco
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Filtering their charismatic '80s pop-inflected rock seamlessly, almost restlessly, through metal, funk and electronics, the UK chart-topping Bedford four piece have become one of rock's most diverse and charismatic bands, playing huge show...Bill Callahan
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
One of the finest singer/songwriters to emerge from the indie rock scene of the late '80s, Maryland-born, North Riding, Yorkshire-raised Bill Callahan uses the images of the American West in ruggedly thoughtful ways that speak to the prese...The Wonder Stuff + Insprial Carpets
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
A co-headline gig from the Baggy favourites. Fronted by Miles Hunt, West Midlands indie legends The Wonder Stuff are best known for the hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently" and the ...Panic Shack
New Century, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Cardiff punks Panic Shack aren't interested in the keys to the boys' clubhouse or fighting with sharp-elbows for a seat at the table. They're with you, out there: in the pit, at the bar, in the group chat - and their sound, collar-grabbing...Yonaka
New Century, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Brighton's Yonaka deliver alt-rock bangers, quickly building their name with raucous live sets and a seamless merging of pop, rock and hip-hop inspired beats. Hailed as the next great rock outfit by the likes of NME, they joined big names...Yonaka
New Century, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Brighton's Yonaka deliver alt-rock bangers, quickly building their name with raucous live sets and a seamless merging of pop, rock and hip-hop inspired beats. Hailed as the next great rock outfit by the likes of NME, they joined big names...Alela Diane
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Phenomenal Portland-based indie folk songwriter Alela Diane Menig returns, emerging from a decade spent quietly releasing music while raising her family. Backed by some of Portland's finest musicians, she is hitting the road to perform in ...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 tr...
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Respectfully performing songs from one of the 1990s and 2000s most loved bands, the UK's leading Radiohead tribute....R.M.F.C // Gas Kunst Live at Yes Basement
Yes, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Aussies premium rock music fan club return to manchester, supported by the legendary Gas Kunst...Dateline
