ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
The Grand
Sat 24 Jan - Sat 28 Nov 2026
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 24 January 2026
A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy perfo...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 24 - Saturday 31 January 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Mon Rovia
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Mon Rov?a?Tickets for Mon Rov?a can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UKWhen is Mon Rov?a playing?Mon Rov?a is playing at -Gorilla, Manchester on 24th January 2026the Fleece, Bristol on 25th January 2...
Juice Pops: 'Living Books' Album Launch
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
Join Manchester's Juice Pops at YES Basement as they launch their debut album, 'Living Books', with support from Sheffield hitmakers Precious Metals...Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Saturday 24 January - Saturday 5 December 2026
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Saturday 24 January - Saturday 5 December 2026
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 25 January - Sunday 1 February 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...The Skapones
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Sunday 25 January 2026
Sun 08 Jun - 7:30 pmThe Skapones+ Guests£15 adv...White Lies
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 January 2026
In terms of changing direction, the Ealing three-piece made more of a Cruyff turn than a jink to the left. The West London trio started life as a neo-Britpop outfit under the name Fear Of Flying. After just a couple of singles, they ripped ...
Craig Finn (The Hold Steady)
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Craig Finn is the frontman of The Hold Steady, however he also an incredible singer-songwriter in his own right. His solo work cements him as one of today's most vital storytellers, among the ranks of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. Described ...Dream Wife
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
Since forming in 2015 as a college art school project, Dream Wife - a name chosen as commentary on society's objectification of women - have become one of the foremost up-and-coming bands out of the U.K. They have garnered praise for their ...BrassWerk - A 10-Piece Brass Band Perform Arctic Monkeys
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
 A 10-piece brass band perform Arctic Monkeys favourites. From the foot-stomping 'Do I Wanna Know?' and 'R U Mine?' to the clever lyricism of 'Arabella' and 'I Wanna Be Yours', 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor', 'Mardy Bum', and 'W...Arctic Monkeys on Brass (20 Years of Whatever People Say I Am..)
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
In January we celebrate 20 years of one of the most iconic debut albums of any band...Jerkcub
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
Now Wave presents Jerkcub at YES Basement on 29th January 2026...
House Cat Audio Presents: Dennis Beach Wupie and Innafield
Off The Square, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
House Cat Audio brings its presentation night to Off The Square, showcasing Manchester-based acts Dennis Beach, Wupie, and Innafeild....Five Green Moons live in Stretford Manchester + DJ Richard H-J
Rainy Heart, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
Five Green Moons Live and Direct. You are invited to the dubwise invocation. Plus DJ Richard Hector-Jones...Half Man Half Biscuit
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Known for their satirical, sardonic, and sometimes surreal songs, Birkenhead indie rockers Half Man Half Biscuit parody popular genres, while their lyrics allude to UK popular culture and geography. Formed in 1984, their long career has se...
Matt Maeson
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Hailed by American Songwriter for '(creating) a sound unlike much else out there,' 2019 saw Matt Maeson arrive at the forefront of American Alternative music with his critically acclaimed breakthrough debut album, 'Bank On the Funeral'. ' T...Only The Poets
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
With delicate guitar tones and catchy pop elements, the unsigned indie band from Reading were picked by One Direction star Louis Tomlinson to support him on his 2020 UK and European tour. ...Ren Harvieu & Romeo Stodart (The Magic Numbers)
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
A unique duo show from Romeo Stodart, the lead singer/songwriter in the multi-Platinum-selling London based rock n roll harmony group The Magic Numbers, and UK Top 5 charting Salford soul star Ren Harvieu. They will be playing much loved so...
Tips for 26: Bathing Suits + more
Yes, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Now Wave presents Tips for 26: Bathing Suits, Bleach 9:3 + Tommy Barlow...Tips for 26: Mary in the Junkyard + more
Yes, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Now Wave presents Tips for 26: Mary in the Junkyard + Formal Sppeedwear + Green Star...HotWax - Friday 30th January 2026 Sunbird Records Darwen
Sunbird Records, Blackburn
Friday 30 January 2026
As part of our celebrations for Independent Venue Week 2026 we are delighted to be welcoming back to Sunbird Records HotWax....We Survived January - Blondine - Onion Mash- More TBC
Habitat Studios, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
'WE SURVIVED JANUARY'Get ready for an unforgettable night featuring:BlondineOnion MashMore TBCBrought to you by Crash Audio Promotions...Miles Kane
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 31 January 2026
The NME Award-winning Birkenhead-born co-frontman of the Last Shadow Puppets is back at his very best: energetic, infectious and full of swagger, charmingly authentic, and like nothing else you'll hear in pop music today. A former member of...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Sound Lounge Darwen, Blackburn
Saturday 31 January 2026
A tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey from their home city of Manchester. Formed shortly after the lead singer appeared on the UK television show Stars In Their Eyes, they are renowned a the closest sounding tribute to the real thing. ...Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 31 January - Saturday 29 August 2026
A four hour musical journey covering all things Joy Division and Factory Records! The chance to visit many of the important venues and locations around Manchester and surrounding areas that helped shape and influence the Joy Division sound....
Tips for 26: GANS + more
Tips for 26: Sydney Minsky Sargeant + more
