ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
ALTERNATIVE & INDIE MUSIC GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Alternative & Indie Music Gigs in Manchester
Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Bread Shed
Fri 14 Mar - Sat 24 May 2025
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Manchester Academy
Sat 29 Mar 2025 - Sat 24 Jan 2026
La Femme
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 9 March 2025
La Femme are a French psych-punk rock band established by guitarist Sacha Got and keyboard player Marlon Magnee in 2010 in Biarritz. The band's music has been described as synthetic and hypnotic. It mixes elements of cold wave, punk, and ye...Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)
The Green Room, Altrincham
Sunday 9 March 2025
One of Britain's finest songwriters, the phenomenal frontman of UK chart-topping indie stalwarts The Bluetones performs an intimate solo show. Combining his impressive solo material with the bands hits - such as Top 10 singles Slight Retu...The Great Northern Record Convention
Macron Stadium Bolton, Bolton
Sunday 9 March 2025
The North's largest Music Convention. 200+ tables of vinyl, CDs, music memorabilia, Audio and HiFi Specialists and Instrument/Accessory dealers. Join thousands of music lovers for The Great Northern Record Convention, held in the Exhibition...The 9075 - Tribute to The 1975
Lion's Den, Manchester
Sunday 9 March 2025
Catch the world's first tribute to The 1975 direct all the way from Italy playing the biggest hits from the bands' extensive catalogue....Pom Poko
Yes, Manchester
Sunday 9 March 2025
"If you have a vacancy for Favourite New Band, Pom Poko would like to apply for the role," tweeted Tim Burgess in April, as Norway's finest punk-pop anti-conformists revisited their joyous debut album, Birthday, for one of Tim's mood-liftin...Bear's Den
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 11 March 2025
British folk rock duo from London, formed in 2012, who have released three studio albums: Islands (UK no.49), Red Earth & Pouring Rain (UK no.6) and So That You Might Hear Me (no.13). The band has been nominated for several music awards thr...Sharon Van Etten
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 11 March 2025
New Jersey indie singer-songwriter and actress Sharon Van Etten has always been the kind of artist who helps people make sense of the world around them. With curling low vocals and brave intimacy, she creates a stunning meditation on how ...bdrmm
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Leeds based Hull proto-shoegaze and krautrock five-piece bdrmm, musically, give nods to The Cure's Disintegration, Deerhunter and DIIV, while the band reference RIDE and Radiohead. There are also echoes of krautrock and post-punk, from The ...
Florentenes
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Manchester indie band Florentenes was born from two bedroom musicians with a passion for creating music and showing off to others. Vocalist Will Smith and lead guitarist Luke Holding spent a long time trying to hone their craft of songwriti...Michael Kiwanuka
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 13 March 2025
Michael Kiwanuka is a British singer-songwriter (indie rock/folk rock/soul) and record producer who is signed with Polydor Records. His 2012 debut album, Home Again, went gold in the United Kingdom and his second album, Love & Hate, debuted...South Arcade
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 13 March 2025
South Arcade are making waves as one of the UK's most promising alternative bands, channeling the energy of early 2000s pop rock. ...
Whip Round
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 13 March - Thursday 26 June 2025
Your favourite weekly Alt club night is back with three rooms of Indie classics, post punk, new wave, and Kowgirl Karaoke ...
The Mary Wallopers
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
Described by The Guardian as "invoking the raucous ghosts of The Dubliners and The Pogues to startling effect", The Mary Wallopers are a folk group from Dundalk, Ireland, breathing new life into both well known & rare ballads. Travelling th...Animals As Leaders
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
When unknown virtuoso guitarist Tosin Abasi released his debut solo album under the moniker ANIMALS AS LEADERS in 2009, few would have predicted the now ground-breaking, critically-acclaimed, genre defying instrumental Washington D.C. trio'...Mercury Rev
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
Purveyors of a cosmic brand of the popular American songbook Buffalo New York act Mercury Rev merge jazz, folk, sweeping orchestration, and a dose of 60's rock. Their 1998 album Deserter's Songs remains one of the essential records of the p...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
Bask, Wigan
Friday 14 March 2025
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...In Conversation with Clint Boon
Stockport Garrick Theatre, Stockport
Friday 14 March 2025
For the first time, Clint Boon will be answering the questions, from growing up in Oldham, early days of Inspiral Carpets, Noel Gallagher giving him Oasis demos on the road and more! Host for the evening will be Clint's close friend and fel...Oasish - Oasis Tribute
Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill
Friday 14 March 2025
Official UK no.1 Winner at the National Tribute Music Awards in 2016 and 2017, Oasis tribute band Oasish formed in 2004 and have gone on to perform at Wembley Stadium, The National Indoor Arena, Manchester Academy and are the only band to ...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Friday 14 March - Friday 30 May 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Live Forever
The Venue Nightclub, Manchester
Friday 14 - Friday 28 March 2025
Live Forever is your weekly Friday of Indie Floorfillers old and new, all night long. Expect to hear: Oasis / Stone Roses / The Smiths / James / Courteeners / Arctic Monkeys / Sam fender / DMAs / Blossoms / The Beatles / Vaccines / Idles ...
Bab L'Bluz
Yes, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
Now Wave presents Bab L'Bluz at YES Pink Room on 14th March 2025...Now Wave presents - RE6CE
Elegia w/ Marina Zispin Nova Guardiafaux naif Conor Thomas
Carlton Club, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
After a period of seclusion Elegia return for a 4th night of darkwave industrial, Belgian new beat and goth body hymns at new haunt, The Carlton Club....
EMBYs YARD 002
Stage And Radio Attic, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
EMBYs YARD is a new hip hop and alternative event series based in Manchester championing underground artists and immersive events...The Vapors
33 Oldham Street, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
The Vapors are a UK New Wave band formed in the late 70s in Surrey. Discovered by The Jam Bass player Bruce Foxton playing in a local pub The Vapors were invited to tour with The Jam on the Setting Sons tour in 1979. Foxton along with Paul ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 15 March 2025
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 15 March 2025
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 - Tour Special
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 15 March - Saturday 13 September 2025
You've heard the songs, now see the sights and hear the stories behind Manchester's greatest artists on the Manchester Music Tour. Founded by Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill, the Manchester Music Tour offers a fascinating first-hand ins...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 15 March - Saturday 31 May 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Crystal Tides
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 15 March 2025
Crystal Tides are an electrifying indie rock band hailing from the coastal city of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Formed in the vibrant music scene of this historic naval town, the band?s catchy melodies, lively performances, and heartfelt lyr...
The Slates - Salford
Eagle Inn, Salford
Saturday 15 March 2025
'This Feeling, Flying the flag for British guitar music' Serge Pizzorno...Toy Car - Manchester
Off The Square, Manchester
Saturday 15 March 2025
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Douves (FR) // Butterfly Bulldozer (FR)
Madame Claude live at the Railway
The Railway Inn Greenfield, Oldham
Saturday 15 March 2025
Madame Claude live at the railway book ended by a night of Vinyl rocksteady, Ska and Reggae...Shaun Ryder
