Manchester gig guide

Alternative Gigs in Manchester

256 upcoming shows · next on 12 November

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There are 256 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Manchester. The next is Freddie Halkon at O2 Ritz Manchester on Thursday 12 November 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester Academy, The Abbey, Co-op Live, Manchester Academy 2, O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester.

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Upcoming alternative gigs in Manchester256 listed

Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

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Alternative gigs in Manchester: your questions

How many alternative gigs are on in Manchester?

There are 256 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Manchester. The next one is Freddie Halkon at O2 Ritz Manchester on 12 November 2026.

Which venues in Manchester host alternative gigs?

Alternative shows in Manchester are currently listed at O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester Academy, The Abbey, Co-op Live, Manchester Academy 2, O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester.

How much are alternative gig tickets in Manchester?

Across the 85 upcoming alternative gigs in Manchester with a published price, the typical ticket is £15.25 and the cheapest is £5. 66 are £20 or under. The cheapest is Digging for Kanky Presents: Raining Stones on 19 November. See what gigs cost across the UK.

Which bands are playing alternative gigs in Manchester soon?

Acts with upcoming alternative shows in Manchester include Nickelback, Shinedown, Good Charlotte, A Day To Remember, Hollywood Undead, Theory of a Deadman.