Rock & Indie in Manchester
156 upcoming rock & indie events
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Unofficial events
📍 The MCR Lounge
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Indie Wednesdays
📍 New Century Locker
£5.00
The Sunshine Underground
📍 Gorilla
Black Pistol Fire
📍 Manchester Gorilla
Black Pistol Fire - upgraded from the deaf Institute
📍 Gorilla
MancUnion live at Fuel Cafe Bar - Manchester
📍 Fuel Cafe Bar
Guns N Yorkshire Roses. Live at Empire Rochdale
📍 Empire Rochdale
MONIKER. | Eagle Inn
📍 Eagle Inn
£6.00
Instant Party
📍 The Deaf Institute
£14
Guns 2 Roses + Wrong Jovi + AC/DC Reborn
📍 O2 Ritz Manchester
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Urban Legends
📍 42's
£1.00
Lovers Rock Showcase
📍 Club Academy
DJ Astrocreep presents: An evening with Ingénue and friends
📍 The Eagle Inn, Salford
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PØRTERS - Manchester Headline Debut
📍 Night & Day Cafe
£10.00
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Indie Wednesdays
📍 New Century Locker
£5.00
Wolfmother
📍 O2 Ritz Manchester
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The Gulls
📍 The Deaf Institute
The Oasis Wonderwalk Tour
📍 Chinatown, Faulkner Street, Manchester
The Ruffians present: A Trip to Big Tesco
📍 Fuel Café Bar
This Feeling - Manchester
📍 Off The Square
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MAYCHBOX AND GUESTS
📍 Castle Hotel
£9.00
Solya
📍 Manchester The Deaf Institute.
FREEFirevolt Rock Festival
📍 Whitebottom Farm
The Red Stains - Sallow
📍 Holy Diver
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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.