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Alternative Gigs UK

2207 upcoming shows across 59 cities · next on 2 October

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There are 2207 upcoming alternative gigs listed across 59 UK cities. The next is Yonaka at Manchester New Century Hall in Manchester on Friday 2 October 2026.

Alternative gigs by city59 cities with something on

Alternative in London 368 gigs Alternative in Manchester 308 gigs Alternative in Glasgow 233 gigs Alternative in Birmingham 159 gigs Alternative in Leeds 110 gigs Alternative in Bristol 100 gigs Alternative in Liverpool 99 gigs Alternative in Newcastle 76 gigs Alternative in Brighton 63 gigs Alternative in Belfast 61 gigs Alternative in Nottingham 60 gigs Alternative in Cardiff 51 gigs Alternative in Sheffield 46 gigs Alternative in Southampton 42 gigs Alternative in Edinburgh 39 gigs Alternative in Aberdeen 26 gigs Alternative in Oxford 26 gigs Alternative in Wolverhampton 22 gigs Alternative in Portsmouth 21 gigs Alternative in Hull 19 gigs Alternative in Leicester 17 gigs Alternative in Preston 16 gigs Alternative in Bournemouth 16 gigs Alternative in Derby 14 gigs Alternative in Norwich 13 gigs Alternative in Northampton 12 gigs Alternative in York 12 gigs Alternative in Bradford 10 gigs Alternative in Dunfermline 9 gigs Alternative in Dundee 8 gigs Alternative in Stockton-on-Tees 8 gigs Alternative in Derry 8 gigs Alternative in Plymouth 7 gigs Alternative in Warrington 6 gigs Alternative in Chester 6 gigs Alternative in Inverness 5 gigs Alternative in St Albans 5 gigs Alternative in Reading 5 gigs Alternative in Southend-On-Sea 5 gigs Alternative in Hertford 4 gigs Alternative in Guildford 4 gigs Alternative in Cambridge 4 gigs Alternative in Kinross 4 gigs Alternative in Coventry 4 gigs Alternative in Scarborough 4 gigs Alternative in Blackpool 4 gigs Alternative in Bedford 4 gigs Alternative in Margate 4 gigs Alternative in Ely 4 gigs Alternative in Morecambe 3 gigs Alternative in Lincoln 3 gigs Alternative in Ashford 3 gigs Alternative in Llandudno 3 gigs Alternative in Exeter 3 gigs Alternative in Gateshead 3 gigs Alternative in Cumbria 3 gigs Alternative in Colchester 3 gigs Alternative in Falmouth 3 gigs Alternative in Gloucestershire 3 gigs

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Alternative gigs in the UK: your questions

How many alternative gigs are on in the UK?

There are 2207 upcoming alternative gigs listed across 59 UK cities. The next is Yonaka at Manchester New Century Hall in Manchester on 2 October 2026.

Which UK cities have alternative gigs coming up?

Alternative shows are currently listed in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Brighton, Belfast.

Which UK venues host the most alternative gigs?

The venues with the most alternative shows listed are Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, Hare and Hounds in Birmingham, O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester, Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London.