ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Sat 13 Feb - Sat 29 May 2027
Wed 16 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Mon 16 Nov - Sat 5 Dec 2026
Fields Of Gold Festival
Saturday 18 July - Saturday 5 September 2026
 Sing your heart out to Manchester classics and the UK's favourite tunes performed by some of the country's finest tribute acts at the Fields Of Gold Festival, Tameside Stadium, hosted by Manchester Music Legends Clint Boon and Dave Swee...
Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Saturday 18 July 2026
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the...
An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
Saturday 18 July 2026
An Afternoon of Indie returns for another indie daytime party for the over 30's. The U.K's biggest indie party brings you a day of non-stop indie bangers from 3pm to 7pm. Strictly over 30s only, this is one for the slightly older indie kid...
An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
Saturday 18 July - Saturday 19 September 2026
An Afternoon of Indie returns for another indie daytime party for the over 30's. The U.K's biggest indie party brings you a day of non-stop indie bangers from 3pm to 7pm. Strictly over 30s only, this is one for the slightly older indie kid...
YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Saturday 18 July 2026
Hot Take is a brand new monthly night from promoters Now Wave, bringing you the freshest new sounds from Manchester. Manchester punk trio YAANG + FORMAL SPPEEDWEAR + AUTOCAMPER....
Factory 251 Fridays
Saturday 18 July - Friday 4 September 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
Factory 251 Saturdays
Saturday 18 July - Saturday 5 September 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
Helluva Cabaret Vol 2
Saturday 18 July 2026
Greetings sinners, Helluva Cabaret returns with Vol 2A wicked soiree of drag, glamour, mischief and mayhem Do come in, dear guests... and smile...
This Feeling - Manchester
Saturday 18 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...
Havoc Presents: Fashion EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Thursday 23 July 2026
HAVOC's night of DIY fashion Hosting some of the north's most exciting upcoming designers Live music from The Red Stains and Woke Nonsense...
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
Friday 24 July 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...
Everyman - Manchester
Friday 24 July 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...
Starsailor
Saturday 25 July 2026
Selling out some of Manchester's biggest venues long before they had even released a record, Starsailor burst onto the scene in 2001 when their single "Fever" earning them the title of "Britain's best new band". Formed at Wigan & Leigh Mus...
Starsailor
Saturday 25 July 2026
Selling out some of Manchester's biggest venues long before they had even released a record, Starsailor burst onto the scene in 2001 when their single "Fever" earning them the title of "Britain's best new band". Formed at Wigan & Leigh Mus...
The U2 Experience - Tribute to U2
Saturday 25 July 2026
Four outstanding and highly experienced musicians united by a common passion - their love of the music of the legendary U2 across the decades - have joined forces to deliver a breath-taking show that will have you imagining that U2 are per...
MONIKER. Eagle Inn
Saturday 25 July 2026
Get ready for a huge night of emerging alternative music as Moniker take over The Eagle Inn for an intimate hometown show packed with energy, atmosphe...
Vox & Stephen Rice (Chameleons)
Sunday 26 July 2026
Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice perform Chameleons classics stripped back at a small intimate venue. ...
Siames
Friday 31 July 2026
Argentine electropop rockers Siames are known for their animated music videos. ...
BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed Manchester
Friday 31 July 2026
The Sao Paulo-based band presents a vibrant live show that blends reggae, rock, rap and tropical rhythms into a true celebration of Brazilian music...
The Loft
Friday 31 July 2026
Creation Records originals The Loft release a brand new single, Campervan, on 5 March, followed by the new album, Badges, on 8 May. The record features 10 new songs, recorded at producer Sean Read?s (Dexys, Edwyn Collins, Iggy) Famous Time...
The Bluetones (Acoustic)
Saturday 1 August 2026
A very special acoustic show with frontman Mark Morriss and guitarist Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones. Formed in 1993, The Bluetones had an impressive run of hit singles throughtout the late 90's/early 00's, including 'Blueton...
