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 16 Jul 2027
Kevin Atwater
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Kevin Atwater is a Chicago-born singer-songwriter based in New York City. Kevin started posting his music online in early 2022 and quickly built a fanbase drawn to his uniquely honest and intimate songwriting. A video of him performing his...The Future Circuit: 'Totally Wired' - Interzone Promotions
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
A new series of events Interzone debuts with some exciting and unique acts. The amazing Clockwork Animals headline the Peer Hat with special guests....Feral Family
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Feral Family live at The Castle Hotel in Manchester, Friday 11th December Tickets £5 +BF Plus SupportsDoors from 7:30pm First Act 8:00pm...Gaol Bird // Divorce Finance
Big Hands, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
The Last Big Hands show of 2026 Its a special oneGaol Bird meet Divorce Finance on Dec 11th...Artemas
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Garnering global attention with hundreds of millions of streams with his singles "if you think i'm pretty," and the internationally chart-topping I Like the Way You Kiss Me" London-based Oxfordshire-Cypriot Artemas Diamandis has only been ...Northside
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Formed in 1989, Manchester favourites Northside released their only album, Chicken Rhythms, on Factory Records in 1991, reaching no.19 in the UK charts. The band became part of the 1990s Madchester baggy scene and are best remembered for t...Blondshell
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Los Angeles indie rocker Sabrina Mae Teitelbaum, better known as Blondshell, moved from a pop-leaning career under the name BAUM, to a more rockier output as Blondshell in 2022. Transforming into a songwriter without fear. The loud-quiet ...Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 December 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...Last Race Home
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Last Race Home is a six-piece band from Manchester. Compared to Talking Heads and Arcade Fire. ...Pyncher
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
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 ...
The Man From Delmonte
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
After a 34 year hiatus, 1980s Manchester indie art pop favourites The Man from Delmonte return. One of best kept secrets of the "Madchester" era, they even boasted Inspiral Carpets and 808 State as support acts. Classically trained, they t...Chris Hawkins - Awesome Friends
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) presents a night of new music. ...Kodaline
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High...Ladytron
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Liverpool electronic pop trio Ladytron return to push the boundaries of electronic pop in invigorating directions with songs loaded with their trademark analogue synths propelled by relentless rhythm, catchy hooks, rousing riffs, sweeping ...Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Described by the NME as "a lost genius and among the most gifted British songwriters of his generation," Liverpudlian Shack and The Pale Fountains lead vocalist delivers beautiful and evocative indie pop songs with his band the Red Elasti...Lottery Winners
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 December 2026
Born in Salford and raised on romance, unstoppable indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners blend fizzing anthems and momentous guitar pop melodies with a humorous and wistful lyricism. The band has built an extensive and loyal fanbase thr...Definitely Mightbe - Tribute to Oasis
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 17 December 2026
The longest established Oasis tribute in the world with over 2,000 shows under their belt. So, as good as the real thing? Well the lengendary Alan McGee thought so when he recently introduced the band live on stage! So they..... DEFINITELY...THE ROLLING PEOPLE
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 December 2026
Named after The Verve's Urban Hymns album track, The Rolling People are a Mancunian 4-piece rock and roll band with a big sound and Brit-pop style choruses. Taking influence from a wide variety of artists based on the classic Manchester...In the Bleep Midwinter: Bleep Test / Those Holy / Dierotica
Gullivers, Manchester
Thursday 17 December 2026
Bleep Test, Those Holy and Dierotica bring their gothic charm(s) to Gullivers to raise money for Manchester Central Food Bank....Jamie T
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
Topping the UK album charts in October 2022, Wimbledon singer/songwriter Jamie Treays has been labeled as equal parts Badly Drawn Boy, Joe Strummer, Mike Skinner (The Streets) and Dizzee Rascall! Jamie T manages to create his own unique...The Clause
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
The Clause are an indie four-piece from Birmingham who bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s. Pearce Macca (front man), Niall Fennell (drummer) Jonny Fyffe (bas...Kasabian
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
After lead singer Tom Meighan was fired in 2020 following his domestic assault conviction, the flamboyant Leicester rockers have continued where they left off, scoring their fifth UK chart-topping album in 2022, with founder and guitar wi...
All My Friends Daytime Disco
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
Dave Masterman presents the best indie day disco around, straddling the two best cities in the world - Manchester and London. Expect a huge day of indie pop bangers, with previous special guest DJ sets including comedians Elis James, John ...MANCHESTER MUSIC TOUR SPECIAL
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Gothic Masquerade Ball
Rebellion, Manchester
Sunday 20 December 2026
A Nightmare of alternative music just before Christmas specially for all you goths and ghouls who need something a bit more spooky this Christmas time...MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club
Elton Liberal Club, Bolton
Sunday 20 December 2026
We are hosting a charity gig and giving 100% of ticket sales to Andys Man Club.4pm until 10:45pm...CITY OF THE SUN
Yes, Manchester
Monday 21 December 2026
New York's genre-bending trio City of the Sun have been breaking instrumental-rock norms since their inception in 2011. Made up of John Pita, Avi Snow and Zach Para. The band's sound has an array of influences including indie rock, America...Mark Radcliffe & Co
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 December 2026
Join BBC Radio's Mark Radcliffe and friends (and foes) for a genial meander through twenty-five years of music by his previous bands: The Family Mahone, Foes and Galleon Blast. The Mahones played their first gig in 1998 since when Mark and...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
Fatbird, Wigan
Wednesday 23 December 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...South Pennine Records original Live music Fundraiser
R.o.a.b Club, Blackburn
Sunday 27 December 2026
We're bringing the South Pennine Records Live events to the (R.o.a.b Club) In Rossendale for a fundraiser featuring Dead Tenant & El Monstro...You've been Dolted
Stanhill Working Mens Club, Blackburn
Saturday 9 January 2027
A first real headline gig for the Dolts supported by some of the best local bands at the moment....SINISTER- The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Sunday 10 January 2027
Tapestry Promotions present SINISTER. Support from Siglos, Basement Torture Killings & Intrepid...Sawyer Hill
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 13 January 2027
Sawyer Hill began playing bars as a teenager, sneaking through the back door so he wouldn't be carded by bouncers. Eventually, he'd graduate to national stages, thanks in large part to his breakthrough single "Look at the Time." He has sin...smallworld
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 14 January 2027
Thu 14 Jan - 7:30 pmsmallworld+ Slouch£8 adv...Friendly Fires
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Mercury Prize-nominated St. Albans indie rock trio Friendly Fires released their eponymous debut in 2008, spawning the UK Top 30 hit "Kiss of Life". Their song "On Board" was featured in TV commercials for Nintendo's Wii Fit and the trail...
David Byrne's Night
New Century, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
David Byrne's Night returns for a massive celebration of two of Scotland's greatest poets: David Byrne and Robert Burns. Expect to hear Talking Heads, David Byrne, and Robert Burns all night long with a massive rotating live house band fea...Keywest
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Known as Ireland Biggest and most popular independent artist, Keywest are a chart topping street Band from Dublin. Their 1st debut album went triple platinum, their 2nd album went #1 (even knocking Ed Sheeran off the top spot). They have...Summit
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Alternative Rock Band based in Stockport Summit are a consists of guitarists Tommy Sinnott & George Byrne, Bassist Dan Dadge, Frontman George Mason and drummer Joe Fenton. ...The Milk Carton Kids
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Los Angeles indie folk duo The Milk Carton Kids, singer-guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, have been compared to Simon & Garfunkel. Their songs invite listeners to lean in close and hover in the small moments the music magnifies....Dave Hause and The Mermaid
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Having spent 3 years on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, AFI, Frank Turner, Social Distortion, Chuck Ragan, The Bouncing Souls and more, it's safe to say that Philadelphia folk punk rocker Dave Hause is doing something right. His music is ra...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
