Alternative Gigs in Birmingham
There are 69 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Birmingham. The next is Cosey Mueller at Hare and Hounds on Friday 14 August 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at Hare and Hounds, Sunflower Lounge, The Castle & Falcon, Mama Roux's, O2 Academy Birmingham, Dead Wax.
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14 Aug
Cosey Mueller
Berlin-based artist making new wave post-punk tinged with Berlin techno.
Hare and HoundsFriday, August 14 — 7:30 PM -
15 Aug
Absolutely Anytime
Yampy Promotions presents Absolutely Anytime + guests
Sunflower LoungeSaturday, August 15 — 7:30 PM -
15 Aug
Everything Counts - Depeche Mode Club Night!
A club night dedicated to celebrating the music of Depeche Mode & 80s alternative music!
Hare and HoundsSaturday, August 15 — 9:00 PM -
19 Aug
Marskiii at the Sunflower Lounge
Marskiii takes the stage in Birmingham for her third headliner since her debut with support from Brooke Ellen.
Sunflower LoungeWednesday, August 19 — 7:30 PM -
19 Aug
The Bats + Jeepster
New Zealand psych-pop band formed in 1982, part of the legendary Flying Nun label.
Hare and HoundsWednesday, August 19 — 7:30 PM -
22 Aug
Automatic + Magnatas Court
LA-based band making deviant electro alternative pop that cuts through the brainrot.
Hare and HoundsSaturday, August 22 — 7:30 PM -
24 Aug
Way Dynamic *SOLD OUT*
Way Dynamic, the solo project of Melbourne's Dylan Young, makes minimalist folk-pop, art rock and baroque pop.
Hare and HoundsMonday, August 24 — 7:30 PM -
26 Aug
Clarion + Jazzcat
Shoegaze, post-punk, and alternative rock trio from Los Angeles.
Hare and HoundsWednesday, August 26 — 7:30 PM -
27 Aug
Lily Seabird + Layla Tutt
Alt-folk artist from Burlington, Vermont
Hare and HoundsThursday, August 27 — 7:30 PM -
3 Sep
Weird Nightmare
Former METZ frontman Alex Edkins brings his band Weird Nightmare to Birmingham to celebrate their new record out Hoopla (Sub …
Hare and HoundsThursday, September 3 — 7:30 PM -
4 Sep
Umarells
Yampy Promotions present Umarells & guests.
Sunflower LoungeFriday, September 4 — 7:30 PM -
5 Sep
Dark Disco Club Night - The Alternative 80s
A club night focusing on alternative music of the 70s/80s/90s underground with request friendly DJs!
Hare and HoundsSaturday, September 5 — 10:30 PM -
6 Sep
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
The mind-spinning indie-rock/folk/art of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage headlines The Marrs Bar, Worcester, on Sunday, 6th September!
The Marrs Bar In WorcesterSunday, September 6 — 8:00 PM -
9 Sep
Arcy Drive
SJM Concerts Present Arcy Drive Plus Support
Sunflower LoungeWednesday, September 9 — 7:30 PM -
11 Sep
R.E.M by Stipe
Stipe return for a bumper set of R.E.M classics in their authentic style.
The Castle & FalconFriday, September 11 — 7:30 PM -
11 Sep
Joe Goddard (DJ Set)
Member of Hot Chip & The 2 Bears, Joe has a thirst for experimentation, an instinctive understanding of the dancefloor …
Hare and HoundsFriday, September 11 — 9:00 PM -
15 Sep
An Evening with Mull Historical Society (Live)
Bringing his worlds of words and music together, Colin MacIntyre (aka Mull Historical Society) is back with a brand new …
Hare and HoundsTuesday, September 15 — 7:00 PM -
18 Sep
The Crooks - Birmingham
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl …
Dead WaxFriday, September 18 — 7:00 PM -
19 Sep
Lacuna
Yampy Promotions presents The Next Big Thing, featuring Lacuna.
Sunflower LoungeSaturday, September 19 — 7:30 PM -
20 Sep
And Also The Trees + Sons of Geometry
Rare UK date by a band characterised by their poetic lyrics and evocative music which are strongly influenced by the …
The Castle & FalconSunday, September 20 — 7:00 PM -
24 Sep
She Her Her Hers
Alternative lo-fi indie/dream-pop band from Tokyo, Japan
Hare and HoundsThursday, September 24 — 7:00 PM -
26 Sep
An Evening with Kristin Hersh
This Is Tmrw presents an evening with Kristin Hersh at All Saints Church (Kings Heath) on Saturday, September 26th.
All Saints ChurchSaturday, September 26 — 7:00 PM -
26 Sep
Speaking In Tongues [Live] - A Tribute to Talking Heads
Speaking In Tongues recreate the spectacle of Talking Heads at their peak!
Hare and HoundsSaturday, September 26 — 7:30 PM -
4 Oct
Juni Habel + Nick Jonah Davis
Touches of pastoral psychedelia, her live performances invite audiences into a spellbinding world of reflection, tenderness and wonder.
The Darwin Room, Shrewsbury LibrarySunday, October 4 — 4:30 PM -
4 Oct
Test Dept + Bruise Blood (ft. Mike Bourne of Teeth of the Sea)
The Seventh Wave presents Test Dept + Bruise Blood Test Dept are regarded as one of the pioneering forces of …
The Castle & FalconSunday, October 4 — 7:00 PM -
4 Oct
TIRED Album Launch w/ Hey Alamo & Dead Elvis
The debut gig and album launch of TIRED (ex Untitled Musical Project), with Hey Alamo and Dead Elvis.
Hare and HoundsSunday, October 4 — 7:30 PM -
6 Oct
Elanor Moss
With shades of Joanna Newsom's dynamic originality, Elanor Moss delivers dark folk with poetic sensibilities.
Hare and HoundsTuesday, October 6 — 7:30 PM -
6 Oct
Man/Woman/Chainsaw + Bathing Suits *SOLD OUT*
London-based six-piece pushing the boundaries of indie and art-rock.
Hare and HoundsTuesday, October 6 — 7:30 PM -
8 Oct
Oslo Twins
Oslo Twins are a London-based indie-synth-pop group crafting moody soundscapes that blend trip hop, synth pop, and atmospheric electronica.
Hare and HoundsThursday, October 8 — 7:30 PM -
9 Oct
The Last Pioneers - Birmingham
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl …
O2 Academy BirminghamFriday, October 9 — 7:30 PM -
9 Oct
Ladylike
Yampy Promotions presents ladylike + guests.
Sunflower LoungeFriday, October 9 — 7:30 PM -
12 Oct
Theatre
Limerick band blending ethereal rock music with folk and shoegaze.
Hare and HoundsMonday, October 12 — 7:30 PM -
13 Oct
Biita Houdei
Biita Houdei, formerly known as LéPonds is a singular force in experimental folk.
Hare and HoundsTuesday, October 13 — 7:30 PM -
16 Oct
Saint Clair
Live Nation Kilimanjaro Presents Headline: Saint Clair Support: Plus Special Guests
Sunflower LoungeFriday, October 16 — 7:00 PM -
17 Oct
Second City Sonic Attack 3
An electronic/experimental edition of Birmingham's popular all-day events
CentralaSaturday, October 17 — 4:00 PM -
20 Oct
Girl In The Year Above + Rageflower
Irish/Cornish band creating a sound that blends a Celtic storytelling feel with a ferocious emotional performance.
Hare and HoundsTuesday, October 20 — 7:00 PM -
20 Oct
My First Time
Electronic alt-rock from Bristol
Hare and HoundsTuesday, October 20 — 7:30 PM -
22 Oct
Bel Cobain
Enigmatic singer from the heart of East London, evoking a mystique reminiscent of musical luminaries like Pink Floyd and Kate …
Hare and HoundsThursday, October 22 — 7:30 PM -
23 Oct
Fever Dream Kills - Birmingham
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl …
Mama Roux'sFriday, October 23 — 7:00 PM -
24 Oct
Mould
DHP Presents MOULD At Birmingham The Sunflower Lounge
Sunflower LoungeSaturday, October 24 — 7:00 PM -
25 Oct
Murkage Dave
Murkage Dave is a pop singer from East London, praised by Pharrell Williams, Iggy Pop, BBC Radio 6 Music, Rolling …
Hare and HoundsSunday, October 25 — 7:30 PM -
26 Oct
Matthew C. Whitaker (Henge)
A seated show with beloved composer and songwriter Matthew C. Whitaker, best known for his work with the band HENGE.
Hare and HoundsMonday, October 26 — 7:30 PM -
29 Oct
Gooseberry
Brooklyn-based trio Gooseberry, formed in 2019, melds alternative rock, indie, and blues to craft their distinctive sound.
Sunflower LoungeThursday, October 29 — 7:30 PM -
29 Oct
China Crisis - Warped 2026
China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour, a journey …
Hare and HoundsThursday, October 29 — 7:30 PM -
31 Oct
Wooden Dog - Birmingham
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl …
Mama Roux'sSaturday, October 31 — 7:00 PM -
31 Oct
90's Night VS Common People (Indie Disco) - Halloween Special!
A halloween soundclash between 90's Night and Common People (80s, 90s, 00s indie classics) with DJs playing until late!
Hare and HoundsSaturday, October 31 — 9:00 PM -
5 Nov
Lotus Juice & Shao Dow: The Duel Elements Tour [風神雷神]
For the first time ever, Lotus Juice makes landfall in the UK for an unmissable co-headline tour with independent groundbreaker …
Hare and HoundsThursday, November 5 — 7:00 PM -
5 Nov
Cusp - Birmingham
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl …
Sunflower LoungeThursday, November 5 — 7:30 PM -
5 Nov
Gently Tender
Gently Tender headline the Hare & Hounds Venue 2 on Thursday November 5th.
Hare and HoundsThursday, November 5 — 7:30 PM -
8 Nov
The Autumn Store w/ Waves Crashing, Healees, Falling & Laughing
A line up of atmospheric and melodic shoegaze & indiepop with bands from the Pacific North West, Paris and Birmingham!
Hare and HoundsSunday, November 8 — 6:00 PM -
8 Nov
Shabaka
Leftfoot presents Shabaka live at the Castle & Falcon on Sunday, November 8th.
The Castle & FalconSunday, November 8 — 7:00 PM -
8 Nov
Everything Recently
Yampy Promotions present Everything Recently + guests.
Sunflower LoungeSunday, November 8 — 7:30 PM -
10 Nov
Junior Brother + Jim Ghedi
Idiosyncratic, challenging, and richly lyrical Irish folk singer/songwriter from County Kerry.
Hare and HoundsTuesday, November 10 — 7:30 PM -
11 Nov
The Wran
The Wran perform at the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath.
Hare and HoundsWednesday, November 11 — 7:30 PM -
13 Nov
Bonnie Prince Billy + Special guests
Supersonic Presents: Bonnie Prince Billy + Special guests live at O2 Institute, Birmingham on Friday 13th of November 2026
O2 Institute BirminghamFriday, November 13 — 7:00 PM -
13 Nov
Televised Mind: Daft Punk vs Justice Special
Gingham DJs playing the best French House, Nu-Disco, Indietronica, Dance Punk and more!
Hare and HoundsFriday, November 13 — 10:30 PM -
17 Nov
Lots of hands & sundots
Co-headline show combining everything from electronic-speckled indie folk and ambient to indie-rock.
Hare and HoundsTuesday, November 17 — 7:30 PM -
23 Nov
Wilt
Crosstown Concerts presents Wilt + guests
Sunflower LoungeMonday, November 23 — 7:00 PM -
25 Nov
Cheekface + special guests Emperor X & Playboy Manbaby
American indie-rock trio Cheekface play live with very special guests!
Hare and HoundsWednesday, November 25 — 7:00 PM -
27 Nov
Sisters Of Murphy
The Sisters Of Murphy return to Birmingham for their annual winter celebration - tune in turn on burn out!
The Castle & FalconFriday, November 27 — 7:30 PM -
30 Nov
Leap + Glazed Curtains
Rock band from London
Hare and HoundsMonday, November 30 — 7:30 PM -
3 Dec
Young Knives - "Voices of Animals & Men" 20th Anniversary Tour
This Is Tmrw presents Young Knives live at the Castle & Falcon to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album!
The Castle & FalconThursday, December 3 — 7:00 PM -
4 Dec
National Playboys
Yampy Promotions present National Playboys + guests.
Sunflower LoungeFriday, December 4 — 7:30 PM -
11 Dec
David J (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets) + special guests
David John Haskins, better known as David J, is a British alternative rock musician, producer, and writer.
Hare and HoundsFriday, December 11 — 7:30 PM -
12 Dec
SYNTH (Synth-mas!)
Get ready to rewind to the golden age of synthpop as SYNTH takes the stage once again for a night …
Hare and HoundsSaturday, December 12 — 8:00 PM -
19 Dec
Pulse XXXstream Presents: Fifty Shades of Pulse
This Christmas Pulse will bringing you our darker side of dance music...
Missing BarSaturday, December 19 — 1:00 PM -
9 Feb
Hayden Thorpe: Performing the Songs of Wild Beasts
Hayden Thorpe performs the Wild Beasts songbook for the first time in almost 9 years.
Hare and HoundsTuesday, February 9 — 7:30 PM -
14 Mar
Henge
This Is Tmrw presents Henge live at the Castle & Falcon on Sunday, March 14th.
The Castle & FalconSunday, March 14 — 7:00 PM -
15 Jun
John Vincent III
Los Angeles/Houston-based singer/songwriter making evocative indie-folk
Hare and HoundsTuesday, June 15 — 7:00 PM