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
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Warrington Irish Club
Sun 20 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
The Music Circle Presents: Live @ Freight Island
Freight Island, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Luminescence headline with Cantarix, Fighting Monkey Pyramid, Living Strange and Always A Wolf. Mezz Bar, doors 5pm. Tickets 3 pounds....
Maunders Halloween Gig
Fuel Café Bar, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Maunders School Of Popular Music Halloween Gig...The Reytons
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Like the Arctic Monkeys, who they are often compared, the South Yorkshire four-piece are born under a Sheffield sky with a penchant for pubs, pints and pandemonium, and are bursting with working class grit and tales from the local boozer t...Shed Seven
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Perpetual underdogs, Shed Seven seldom received critical acceptance, yet the York-formed indie legends were one of the leading lights of Britpop with two gold albums, 15 Top 40 singles and a legion of loyal fans. Their thunderous indie-roc...The Bluetones
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 30 October 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...Dallahan
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Friday 30 October 2026
Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they cre...Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 30 October 2026
Respectfully performing songs from one of the 1990s and 2000s most loved bands, the UK's leading Radiohead tribute....Matthew Mole
Lion's Den, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Platinum selling artist Matthew Mole is a singer-songwriter from South Africa. His unique sound started out as a perfect, eclectic blend of folk with electronic undertones. With 6 SAMA nominations and two South African iTunes Chart-topping...Monks
Yes, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Liverpool band Monks are a mix of 70's, 80's electro pop, along with elements of Disco and Rock. Since the boys were 17, they have released multiple tracks and toured the UK, gaining a loyal fan base. Getting recognition from artists s...Fever Dream Kills - Manchester
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Formal Sppeedwear
Scream Sessions
Jeanie & The White Boys Live at Big Hands
Big Hands, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Jeanie & The White Boys stop by Big Hands for the first time...Jeramiah Ferrari blend reggae ska rock and indie live @ Empire
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 30 October 2026
Jeramiah Ferrari blend reggae, ska, rock and indie into an uplifting live show packed with energy, great vibes and feel-good tunes....NOT THE KNOT (Slipknot Tribute & Special Guest)
Brickhaus, Warrington
Friday 30 October 2026
Nu Metal fans, this one is for you Join us before our Halloween special for a very special gig Ticket includes entry into Asylum Club Night...The Cassandra Complex
Manic Street Preachers + Suede
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Two of the UK's most influential and iconic bands embark on a massive co-headline tour. ...Overpass
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Known for their anthemic guitar music, Birmingham's Overpass boast influences spanning decades, including 90s rock and 2010s indie. ...REM - A Performance by Stipe
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 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...Adult DVD
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
A band formed originally as a product of lockdown boredom, the Leeds six piece began in the form of friends Harry Hanson and Greg Lonsdale experimenting with synths and writing over the internet together. As musical ideas blossomed into fu...Ball to the Wall
Rebellion, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
The last ever Riffolution Promotions event and we're hosting a Stoner / Doom / Rifftacular Halloween Special...In Good Company's Halloween House Party
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween House Party with some of the hottest and spookiest acts around...The Wameki (JPN) // Tundra
Big Hands, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Japanese noise experimentalists return, supported by the icy cold sounds of Tundra....
Jasmine Jethwa
Yes, Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
Now Wave presents Jasmine Jethwa at YES Pink Room on 1st November 2026...LP
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 2 November 2026
LP rose to international fame with 2017's Lost On You. The album's hit title track hit No. 1 in 18 countries and has recently surpassed one billion streams. It was certified Diamond in Mexico and France, 4x Platinum in Italy, Platinum in G...Tracey Nelson
The Home Team
Delivery (AUS) Live at Yes Basement
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Australian post punk group Delivery, hit Yes Basement this November...Sean Solomon
Cat Power
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall, better known as Cat Power, pursues the slinky Hi Records sound of the '70s - folk singers, blues singers, and everything in between -with a sensuous feel and beguiling rhythms such as Memphis horns, funky str...HORSE JUMPER OF LOVE
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Now Wave presentsHorse Jumper of Love performing their debut album in full...
Messa
Rebellion, Manchester
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Messa live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Messa?Tickets for Messa can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. We ...James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Thursday 5 November 2026
Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past thirty years unite for a special double bill. James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomez will share the stage for a powerful evening of live music. Don'...Bleach Lab
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Thursday 5 November 2026
South London based band Bleach Lab are establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Taking the heart-on-sleeve vocals of Julia Jacklin and mixing it with the opalescent soundscapes of Mazzy Star and Cocteau Twins, Bleach Lab hav...Romare (Live)
Cigarettes For Breakfast + Special Guests @AATMA
Aatama, Manchester
Thursday 5 November 2026
Shoegaze band Cigarettes For Breakfast from Philly, US headline AATMA in Manchester on their UK tour with support from Purple Heart Parade and Sisters...Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana
