Rock & Indie in Manchester
638 upcoming rock & indie events
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Paahto & The Bull
📍 Hey! Manchester @ Gullivers
Rose Villas play Cafe Blah
📍 Cafe Blah
From £7.00
Steve Hackett
📍 Pavilion Theatre
From £160.00
Selkie: inWaves Tour
📍 The Eagle Inn, Salford
Lake Malice: I WANNA KNOW IF IT'S A REAL TOUR
📍 Manchester Academy 3
IDA THE YOUNG WITH DOGVIOLET & KAZIMI
📍 The Peer Hat, Faraday Street
From £10.00
The Lemonheads
📍 Albert Hall
£40.38
Cavolo Nero
📍 Eagle Inn
£13.00
IDA THE YOUNG WITH DOG VIOLET & TBA
📍 The Peer Hat, Faraday Street
From £10.00
Matt Hansen
📍 O2 Ritz Manchester
SOLD OUTGilla Band
📍 The White Hotel
Sold out at source
MCR On Stage 9: White Lupara
📍 Off The Square
£9.00
WE 💜 UOM - OKTOBERFEST SPECIAL 🪩 - LIVE OOMPAH BAND // STAGE GAMES & MORE
📍 Manchester Academy
£6.00
Dusk Til Pawn
📍 Dusk Til Pawn
Sonic Whip UK Tour 2026
📍 The Spinning Top
Scorcher, Superlative, RTB MCR, Treehouse MCR
📍 Media City Studios
From £18.00
SOLD OUTThe 9075 - Manchester October 2026
📍 Factory251
Sold out at source
The Hoosiers
📍 O2 Ritz Manchester
The Guilty Men
📍 The Yard Manchester
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The Slow Readers Club, Cutscene + more to be announced
📍 Media City Studios
From £30.00
The Cheap Thrills
📍 Club Academy
Glacmanis
📍 Lloyd & Platt and Kamera Ballroom
£11.50
Buffalo Tom
📍 Band on the Wall
Atlas Rivers - Manchester Headline show
📍 off the square
From £9.00
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Rock & Indie in Manchester — Guide
Rock and indie events in Manchester are a vibrant blend of raw energy and heartfelt storytelling. These gigs often draw crowds who appreciate thoughtful lyrics and emotive performances, ranging from up-and-coming local acts to established indie bands. The atmosphere is intimate and passionate, making for an unforgettable experience.
Expect these events to take place in a variety of venues—basement clubs offering that underground vibe, pub function rooms with a live music twist, or dedicated music venues that cater specifically to the rock and indie scene. They run regularly throughout the year, providing ongoing opportunities to discover new talent and revisit old favourites. Whether you're there for the night or planning a regular outing, these gigs promise a genuine connection between artists and audience in Manchester.