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Alternative Gigs in Manchester

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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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Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Fri 4 Dec The Hara Friday 4 December, 18:00 · Rebellion Manchester Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour Friday 4 December, 18:30 · Co-op Live Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Chameleons Friday 4 December, 19:00 · Manchester New Century Hall Tickets
Fri 4 Dec The Very Best of the Pogues Friday 4 December, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Fri 4 Dec The Orb + Ozric Tentacles Friday 4 December, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Tide at Grind: Emily Mercer Friday 4 December, 19:00 · Manchester Grind Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Bleech 9:3 Friday 4 December, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Casino Club - Atherton Friday 4 December, 19:30 · The Snug Coffee House £10 Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Lagoon Friday 4 December, 19:30 · Fuel Cafe Bar Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Chameleons Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · Manchester New Century Hall Tickets
Sat 5 Dec The Bug Club Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · YES £20.50 Tickets
Sat 5 Dec The Fairway - Manchester Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · Off The Square £10 Tickets
Sun 6 Dec Cancelleddaydreamers Sunday 6 December, 19:00 · Manchester Gorilla
Tue 8 Dec Ash Tuesday 8 December, 19:00 · Albert Hall Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Culture Club - Venue Premium Tickets Thursday 10 December, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Culture Club - The Singles Tour Thursday 10 December, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Thu 10 Dec SLIFT Thursday 10 December, 18:30 · Manchester Gorilla Tickets
Thu 10 Dec < PIG > Thursday 10 December, 19:00 · Rebellion Manchester Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Novulent Thursday 10 December, 19:00 · Manchester The Deaf Institute. Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Keyside Thursday 10 December, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Green Star Thursday 10 December, 19:30 · The Abbey £11.50 Tickets
Fri 11 Dec Blossoms Friday 11 December, 18:30 · Co-op Live Tickets
Fri 11 Dec Ultimate Stone Roses/Corteeners | Bolton - Tributes | Fri 11 Dec Friday 11 December, 19:00 · The Roundhouse £16.80 Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Northside | Manchester, New Century Hall Saturday 12 December, 19:00 · Manchester New Century Hall Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Polyphia - BE NOT AFRAID World Tour Saturday 12 December, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Sat 12 Dec THESE WICKED RIVERS Saturday 12 December, 19:00 · Manchester The Deaf Institute. Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Blondshell Saturday 12 December, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Sun 13 Dec Wyatt Sunday 13 December, 19:00 · The Abbey £10 Tickets
Mon 14 Dec Sevendust Monday 14 December, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Tue 15 Dec Ladytron - Paradises 2026 Shows Tuesday 15 December, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Thu 17 Dec In the Bleep Midwinter: Bleep Test / Those Holy / Dierotica Thursday 17 December, 20:00 · Gulliver's £8–£12 Tickets
Fri 18 Dec The Clause Friday 18 December, 18:30 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Mon 21 Dec Maunder's Xmas Acoustic show/Vocal Showcase at Jimmy's Monday 21 December, 16:00 · Jimmys £7 Tickets
Mon 21 Dec CITY OF THE SUN Monday 21 December, 19:00 · YES (Pink Room) Tickets
Sun 27 Dec South Pennine Records original Live music Fundraiser Sunday 27 December, 19:30 · R.O.A.B Club £7 Tickets
Thu 14 Jan Cowboy Hunters Thursday 14 January, 19:00 · The Abbey £12.50 Tickets
Fri 15 Jan Byrne's Night Friday 15 January, 19:00 · Manchester New Century Hall £21.80 Tickets
Sat 16 Jan An Afternoon of Rock MANCHESTER - Rock & Metal For Over 30s, 3pm-7pm Saturday 16 January, 15:00 · Manchester The Deaf Institute. Tickets
Sat 16 Jan Mood Swings: Ovven + More TBA Saturday 16 January, 19:00 · YES Basement £5.50 Tickets
Sun 17 Jan Holly Humberstone Sunday 17 January, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Fri 22 Jan Haurtan Friday 22 January, 19:00 · The Abbey £15 Tickets
Sat 23 Jan unpeople: we are unpeople tour Saturday 23 January, 18:00 · Rebellion Manchester Tickets
Sat 23 Jan The Jesus and Mary Chain & The Psychedelic Furs Saturday 23 January, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Sat 23 Jan Garage Flower Saturday 23 January, 19:00 · Night and Day Tickets
Sat 23 Jan Pigeon Saturday 23 January, 19:30 · Band On The Wall. £21.50 Tickets
Tue 26 Jan Dummy Tuesday 26 January, 19:30 · YES £17 Tickets
Sat 30 Jan The Scratch Saturday 30 January, 19:00 · Manchester New Century Hall Tickets
Sat 30 Jan TV Priest Saturday 30 January, 19:30 · The Abbey £14 Tickets
Sat 30 Jan Los Bitchos & Friends Saturday 30 January, 20:00 · Band On The Wall. £19.50 Tickets
Sun 31 Jan Big Ass Truck Sunday 31 January, 19:30 · Rebellion Manchester Tickets

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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.