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.

Upcoming alternative gigs in Manchester256 listed

Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Thu 19 Aug NEUROSIS Thursday 19 August, 19:00 · Albert Hall Tickets
Sat 4 Sep Manchester Psych Festival Saturday 4 September, 13:00 · Various Venues Around Manchester £45–£56 Tickets
Wed 29 Sep CancelledHmltd Wednesday 29 September, 20:00 · The Abbey
Fri 1 Oct Spangled - Manchester Friday 1 October, 20:00 · Albert Hall £18.50 Tickets
Thu 4 Nov CancelledWorldpeace DMT Thursday 4 November, 19:00 · Deaf Institute
Sat 27 Nov Strange Day + Strange Manchester after party Saturday 27 November, 17:00 · Grafton Arms £12–£16 Tickets

All UK alternative gigs

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

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.