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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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Upcoming alternative gigs in Manchester256 listed

Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Thu 25 Mar James Marriott Thursday 25 March, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Fri 26 Mar Graveyard & Blues Pills Co-Headline Tour Friday 26 March, 18:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Fri 26 Mar James Marriott Friday 26 March, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Sat 27 Mar Emei Saturday 27 March, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Off sale
Sat 27 Mar EMEI Saturday 27 March, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Thu 1 Apr The Warning Thursday 1 April, 19:00 · O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tickets
Thu 1 Apr Basht. Thursday 1 April, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Sat 3 Apr Jack Kays and His Band Saturday 3 April, 18:30 · Manchester Gorilla Tickets
Sat 3 Apr The Smiths Utd Saturday 3 April, 20:30 · Factory 251 £14.50 Tickets
Mon 5 Apr Flower Face Monday 5 April, 19:30 · YES (Pink Room) Tickets
Tue 6 Apr Ministry - Hate To Go, Goodbye Europe 2027 Tuesday 6 April, 18:00 · O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tickets
Wed 7 Apr RIP Magic Wednesday 7 April, 20:30 · YES £13.50 Tickets
Thu 8 Apr 2hollis Thursday 8 April, 19:00 · Aviva Studios - Warehouse Tickets
Fri 9 Apr Brandi Carlile Friday 9 April, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Fri 9 Apr Brandi Carlile - VIP Soundcheck (does NOT include event ticket) Friday 9 April, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Sat 10 Apr The Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation Saturday 10 April, 19:00 · O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tickets
Sat 10 Apr Brandi Carlile - VIP Soundcheck (does NOT include event ticket) Saturday 10 April, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Sat 10 Apr Brandi Carlile Saturday 10 April, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Sat 10 Apr Pins Saturday 10 April, 20:00 · Deaf Institute £18.50 Tickets
Sun 11 Apr The Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation Sunday 11 April, 19:00 · O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tickets
Thu 15 Apr The Ninth Wave Thursday 15 April, 20:30 · YES £12.50 Tickets
Fri 16 Apr Kavus Torabi Live + Justin Robertson's Five Green Moons Friday 16 April, 20:00 · The Yard Manchester £15 Tickets
Sat 17 Apr The Sherlocks - Live For The Moment 10 Year Anniversary Tour Saturday 17 April, 18:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Sat 17 Apr Alfie Jukes Saturday 17 April, 19:00 · YES (Pink Room) Tickets
Wed 21 Apr Willie J Healy Wednesday 21 April, 20:30 · Band On The Wall. £19.50 Tickets
Fri 23 Apr Overpass Friday 23 April, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Fri 23 Apr The Lathums Friday 23 April, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Fri 23 Apr Damien Rice 'O' - 25th Anniversary Tour Friday 23 April, 19:00 · Opera House, Manchester Off sale
Sat 24 Apr Damien Rice 'O' - 25th Anniversary Tour Saturday 24 April, 19:00 · Opera House, Manchester Off sale
Fri 30 Apr Goat Friday 30 April, 19:00 · O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tickets
Sat 1 May ERASURE - RADIO!! RADIO!! TOUR Saturday 1 May, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Sat 1 May Supergrass Saturday 1 May, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Sat 1 May Bec O'Malley Saturday 1 May, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 3 Tickets
Sun 2 May Supergrass Sunday 2 May, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Off sale
Sun 2 May Bleech 9:3 Sunday 2 May, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Sun 2 May Mattiel Sunday 2 May, 20:00 · Band On The Wall. £22.50 Tickets
Tue 4 May Palace Tuesday 4 May, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Wed 5 May DUUNES | Manchester, Bread Shed Wednesday 5 May, 19:30 · The Bread Shed Tickets
Sat 8 May Lanterns On the Lake Saturday 8 May, 18:00 · New Century Locker Tickets
Tue 11 May Ax and the Hatchetmen Tuesday 11 May, 19:00 · Manchester Gorilla Tickets
Thu 13 May Hootie & the Blowfish Thursday 13 May, 19:00 · O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tickets
Sat 15 May Weezer Saturday 15 May, 18:30 · Co-op Live Tickets
Fri 21 May Freight - Manchester Friday 21 May, 19:30 · Manchester Gorilla £15.25 Tickets
Sat 22 May Arkayla Saturday 22 May, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Sun 23 May Kings of Convenience Sunday 23 May, 19:00 · Albert Hall Tickets
Fri 28 May Tame Impala - Deadbeat EU/UK Tour 2027 Friday 28 May, 18:00 · Co-op Live Tickets
Sat 29 May Tame Impala - Deadbeat EU/UK Tour 2027 Saturday 29 May, 18:00 · Co-op Live Tickets
Wed 2 Jun Nickelback: Everything Under The Sun Tour Wednesday 2 June, 19:30 · Co-op Live Tickets
Thu 3 Jun Fall Out Boy: Twilight of the Punks Thursday 3 June, 19:30 · Co-op Live Tickets
Fri 25 Jun Diiv Friday 25 June, 20:00 · Albert Hall £26 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.