ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Northwich Memorial Court
Fri 27 Feb - Sat 28 Nov 2026
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
The Slates - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Dwelled Akkadian and Neon Oracle at Stage and Radio
Stage And Radio Basement, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Three of the best underground modern metal/alternative bands bring the noise to Manchester's Stage and Radio basement for one night only........Green Day & Sum 41 Double header
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 11 April 2026
Green Day & Sum 41 take to the Holy Diver Stage for a double header show...KinÅra // Guests TBA
33 Oldham Street, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
We continue with part 2 as our residents Mazayr, Mike Graham & Third 3ye will be joined by 2 new guests...Candlelight - UK Indie Rock
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Discover UK Indie Rock performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. Featuring songs from the likes of The XX, Pulp, Blur, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Editors, Two Door Cinema Club, Florence and The Mac...Tori Amos
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
Hugely influential North Carolina singer/songwriter Tori Amos mixes the raw honesty of Joni Mitchell with the haunting atmospherics of Kate Bush. A piano prodigy, Tori Amos signed to Atlantic Records as a teenager, releasing her debut al...Marlon Williams
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Now Wave presents Marlon Williams at YES Pink Room on 14th April 2026...Deathcrash
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Now Wave presents Deathcrash at YES Pink Room on 15th April 2026...UMUT ADAN & ZEBANIS (Turkish Psych)
The Prodigy
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 16 April 2026
"This one's for Flinty!" Dedicating the shows to their former frontman Keith Flint, following his tragic death in 2019, the legendary Essex group return. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, The Prodigy are the undisputed superstars...Asgeir
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 16 April 2026
At only 20 years of age, Asgeir released the fastest selling debut album in Icelandic history -Dyro i dauoabogn / In The Silence. The album was made up of 10 tracks of soul-searching folk featuring lyrics penned by his father, Einar Georg ...ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 16 April 2026
FORM Presents ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND+ Special Guests?Age Restrictions: 14+ (Under 16s accompanied)...The Castros Articulate Your Madness UK Tour. Manchester
The Castle Hotel 66 Oldham St Manchester M4 1le, Manchester
Thursday 16 April 2026
The Castros head out on their Articulate Your Madness UK tour..A night of the hottest Indie tunes to come out of Scotland for years....Jane Weaver
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Abusing, evading, and obliterating 20 years of whimsical pop trends, Jane Weaver's experience as a truly independent and resilient songwriter and sound-carrier commands respect and inspiration in equal measures. Complete with unpretentious ...James
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records with their recent run of Top 5 albums proving to be a golden era for the band, only narrowly missing out on the top s...Cat Burns
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Multi-BRIT-nominated, double-platinum-selling South London indie pop artist and Celebrity Traitor Cat Burns is one of the UK's most exciting singer/songwriters. Shooting to fame with the double Platinum UK no.2 hit and TikTok sensation ...The Rolling People
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 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 ...Millie Manders and The Shutup
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
With live shows renowned for their power and contagious energy, London cross-genre punk rockers Millie Manders and The Shutup are increasingly hard to ignore. Fronted by Millie Manders, whose staggering vocal dexterity, backed by grinding g...Snug Live Sessions w/To The Lighthouse + Super
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
To The Lighthouse bring their punchy riffs, melodic hooks and genuine stage presence to The Snug, with local band Super to support...Fever Dream - Manchester
Off The Square Manchester, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Coldplace - Tribute to Coldplay
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Sunday 19 April 2026
The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all...Oslo Twins
Stigmata Presents Nosferatu
Rebellion, Manchester
Thursday 23 April 2026
The Nosferatu are a UK gothic rock band formed from the ashes of the original Rise era Nosferatu...ROLLA
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Hotly tipped Manchester rock quintet Rolla, make music which has been compared by Louder than War to "the towering anthems of The Verve" and "elements of The Sex Pistols and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, creating a jet energy roar of so...ROLLA - Manchester
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Danny Mellin - Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...FEMUR Live at Big Hands




