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Indie Gigs in Manchester

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There are 35 upcoming indie gigs listed in Manchester. The next is Headwired UK Tour 2026 - Manchester at The Peer Hat on Friday 13 November 2026. Indie shows in the city are currently listed at Night and Day, Manchester The Deaf Institute., The Abbey, Manchester New Century Hall, O2 Ritz Manchester, Band On The Wall..

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Upcoming indie gigs in Manchester35 listed

Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Fri 13 Nov Headwired UK Tour 2026 - Manchester Friday 13 November, 19:30 · The Peer Hat £8–£10 Tickets
Sat 14 Nov The Tumbling Paddies Saturday 14 November, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester £26.75 Tickets
Sat 21 Nov New Music Economy Concert 2026 Saturday 21 November, 18:30 · Shack Nq £21 Tickets
Sat 21 Nov BODEGA Saturday 21 November, 19:00 · The Abbey Tickets
Wed 25 Nov The Big Moon Wednesday 25 November, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Fri 27 Nov N&D 35th Birthday Party: Spangled Friday 27 November, 19:00 · Night and Day £10 Tickets
Tue 1 Dec The Veils Tuesday 1 December, 19:30 · YES Basement Tickets
Thu 3 Dec The Haunted Youth Thursday 3 December, 19:30 · YES (Pink Room) Tickets
Sat 5 Dec An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm Saturday 5 December, 15:00 · Manchester The Deaf Institute. Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Indie Sleaze (Manchester) Saturday 5 December, 23:00 · Deaf Institute £7.50–£9.50 Tickets
Sun 6 Dec Pa Sheehy Sunday 6 December, 19:00 · YES £20 Tickets
Sun 6 Dec Life In Neon Sunday 6 December, 19:30 · Night and Day £8 Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Portugal. The Man Tuesday 8 December, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Jimmy & Joe's Big Mad Show! Saturday 12 December, 14:00 · The Ape And Apple £10–£12 Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Hilda's Flying Ducks Saturday 12 December, 19:00 · The Bowdon Rooms £5 Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Britpop United bring the biggest Britpop, Madchester and indie Saturday 12 December, 20:00 · Empire Rochdale Tickets
Tue 19 Jan Lucia & the Best Boys Tuesday 19 January, 19:30 · Band On The Wall. £18 Tickets
Wed 27 Jan Two Door Cinema Club Wednesday 27 January, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Sat 30 Jan An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm Saturday 30 January, 15:00 · Manchester The Deaf Institute. Tickets
Sat 13 Feb Giant Rooks | Manchester, New Century Hall Saturday 13 February, 18:00 · Manchester New Century Hall Tickets
Sun 14 Feb Julia Jacklin Sunday 14 February, 19:00 · Albert Hall Tickets
Tue 16 Feb Camens Tuesday 16 February, 19:30 · Night and Day £13 Tickets
Tue 9 Mar Lonely Mountain: Live at Night and Day, Manchester Tuesday 9 March, 19:00 · Night and Day £15 Tickets
Sun 14 Mar Rowena Wise Sunday 14 March, 19:30 · The Abbey Tickets
Fri 19 Mar BLACKOUT PROBLEMS Friday 19 March, 19:00 · Manchester The Deaf Institute. Tickets
Fri 2 Apr PRIMA QUEEN Friday 2 April, 18:30 · The Abbey Tickets
Fri 9 Apr Naima Bock Friday 9 April, 19:00 · Halle St. Peter's Tickets
Sat 24 Apr Laid: James Tribute Saturday 24 April, 21:00 · The Bowdon Rooms £20 Tickets
Sat 1 May Man/Woman/Chainsaw Saturday 1 May, 19:00 · Manchester New Century Hall Tickets
Thu 27 May Baby Bugs Thursday 27 May, 19:00 · Manchester The Deaf Institute. Tickets
Fri 28 May Then Comes Silence Friday 28 May, 19:00 · Manchester Club Academy Tickets
Sat 3 Jul Antarctic Monkeys Saturday 3 July, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Thu 15 Jul Sam Fender - Proper Massive Stadium Tour '27 Thursday 15 July, 17:00 · Etihad Stadium Tickets
Sat 17 Jul Sam Fender - Proper Massive Stadium Tour '27 Saturday 17 July, 17:00 · Etihad Stadium Tickets
Fri 10 Sep Johnny Hates Jazz Friday 10 September, 20:00 · Band On The Wall. £29.50 Tickets

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Indie gigs in Manchester: your questions

How many indie gigs are on in Manchester?

There are 35 upcoming indie gigs listed in Manchester. The next one is Headwired UK Tour 2026 - Manchester at The Peer Hat on 13 November 2026.

Which venues in Manchester host indie gigs?

Indie shows in Manchester are currently listed at Night and Day, Manchester The Deaf Institute., The Abbey, Manchester New Century Hall, O2 Ritz Manchester, Band On The Wall..

How much are indie gig tickets in Manchester?

Across the 14 upcoming indie gigs in Manchester with a published price, the typical ticket is £15 and the cheapest is £5. 11 are £20 or under. The cheapest is Hilda's Flying Ducks on 12 December. See what gigs cost across the UK.

Which bands are playing indie gigs in Manchester soon?

Acts with upcoming indie shows in Manchester include Airklipz, Akme, An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s, Andy Princz, Antarctic Monkeys, Anthonie Tonnon.