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 Met
Fri 27 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy
Sat 20 Jun - Fri 30 Oct 2026
UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
Manchester Academy
Sat 14 Nov 2026 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Billy Lockett
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Northampton piano man has been playlisted on Radio 1, supported Lewis Capaldi, Electric Light Orchestra, Birdy, Lana del Rey and KT Tunstall, and performed on Made In Chelsea, James Corden's Late Late Show. He has written, recorded, perform...Julia Cumming
Bionic and the Wires @ The Carlton Club
Carlton Club, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Bionic and the Wires: Bio-Music & Electronic SoundscapesBionic and the Wires brings its boundary-pushing conceptual art and electronic music project...Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - 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...FRENZEE (GR) // Open Fly
Nick Mulvey
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
The reliably brilliant acclaimed Cambridge folk artist, songwriter and a founding member of future-jazz stars Portico Quartet has come a long way - both experientially, musically and philosophically. Musician, composer and producer, Nick's...Reverend and The Makers
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
The Sheffield indie band, fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed The Reverend, gained success in Britain with their debut album "The State of Things", which reached no.5 in 2017, and spawned the UK top 10 single "Heavyweight Champion of the Worl...Lucy Spraggan
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Thursday 14 May 2026
Canterbury-born, Buxton-raised and Cheshire-living folk pop star Lucy Spraggan was the first contestant on the X Factor to perform her own compositions in 2021 with her introspective acoustic hip-pop style festival anthems since helping sc...Florence Road
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
Florence Road are a four-piece from Wicklow, Ireland. Made up of childhood friends Lily Aron (Vocals), Emma Brandon (Guitar), Ailbhe Barry (Bass) and Hannah Kelly (Drums), the band spent their teens perfecting their craft in Aron's garden ...The Bug Club
Eagle Inn, Salford
Thursday 14 - Friday 15 May 2026
"If you ever wondered what Tiny Tim might might have sounded like fronting AC/DC, have a listen. It's 100% fun." - Dusted. The Monmouthshire duo deliver a beefy slab of signature Modern-Lovers-meets-Nuggets garage rock, featuring B-52's ca...BLEEP 34 - Farewell Edition
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
After 3.5 years, BLEEP is coming to an end. We're having one last big party, with an all-star lineup. You can't miss this...
Mitski
New Century, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
With electronic drum pads pulsating underneath fervent guitar lines, critically beloved Japanese-American indie folk singer-songwriter Mitski has cemented her reputation as an artist capable of using her talent to perform the alchemy tha...Coruja Jones
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Manchester-based songsmith Coruja Jones delivers honest folky storytelling and ambient outpourings. Dreamy Indie-folk. Beautiful songs with soaring high notes, combined with intricate, delicate guitar work into cavernous reverbs, which ta...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Friday 15 May 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....HOT TAKE: The Dead Wells Pinstripe. + Pomona
Yes, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Now Wave presents HOT TAKE: The Dead Wells, Pinstripe. + Pomona...Snug Live Sessions w/Florentenes
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Bolton based rock band, Florentenes, return to The Snug for an intimate show to celebrate the release of their upcoming EP, Breaking News...MancUnion live at Fuel Cafe Bar - Manchester
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Friday 15 May - Friday 24 July 2026
MancUnion live set at Fuel Cafe Bar in Manchester- plus support act TBA...Maunders School Of Popular Music at The Empire Warrington
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Friday 15 May 2026
Maunders School of Popular Music Student Showcase is back - and we're taking over The Empire, Warrington on 15th May....
After All Festival
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
After All Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2026! With four stages spanning three venues (Band on the Wall, the Rose and Monkey, and Gullivers), Manchester's premier grassroots music festival once again descends on the city's Norther...Proud Mary
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
The English blues rock band from Royton, Oldham, who were discovered by Noel Gallagher, and the first to sign to his Sour Mash label, releasing their debut album "Same Old Blues" in 2001 to critical acclaim. They have toured extensively wit...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...MOOD SWINGS: Office Dog Curiosity Shop Of Iyrn
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Now Wave presents MOOD SWINGS: Office Dog, Curiosity Shop, Of Iyrn at YES Basement on 16th May 2026....
Fleetwood Nickd
The Public Eye - Manchester
Off The Square Manchester, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Chance Peña
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, Chance Pena has cultivated a unique style of traditional folk storytelling infused with modern musical influences. In early 2019, Pena's dream-chaser ballad, "Up, Up & Away" moved into the spotlight thanks t...Bella Kay
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Florida-based Texan indie pop star Bella Kay gained popularity in 2025 with her debut single "The Sick" that went viral and peaked at number 33 on the UK singles chart. Blending intimate bedroom pop with confessional lyrics, reflecting he...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Northcote
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
UTB Manchester proudly presents... NorthcoteNorthcote is the musical project of Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Goud, known for his heartfelt songwriting and dynamic live performances. Since launching in 2008, Northcote has toured internati...Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) Awesome Friends
Sir Chloe
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Vermont indie rocker Dana Foote, better known as Sir Chloe gained widespread popularity when their song "Michelle" went viral on TikTok. ...
GLOIN Live at The Castle
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Canadian post punk noise group GLOIN hit The Castle on May 20th...Super Furry Animals
