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Indie Gigs eventsEvents in Bolton

Bolton Indie Gigs 2026

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Crocodiles at The Abbey

Sunday 12th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Abbey, Manchester

The Abbey, Manchester

Crocodiles plus support Gold Cup comes to The Abbey

Straight Arrows (AUS) // The Whalleys at Big Hands

Straight Arrows (AUS) // The Whalleys

Tuesday 14th July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Big Hands, Manchester

Straight Arrows (AUS) // The Whalleys

Big Hands, Manchester

Aussies Straight Arrows take a break from touring with Oh Sees to return to Big Hands for a rowdy Tuesday! Supported by The Whalleys!

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm at O2 Ritz

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

3:00pm - 7:00pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The daytime indie party for over 30s returns to Manchester after three sell out events for this summer special *80% Sold Already*

This Feeling - Manchester at Off The Square

This Feeling - Manchester

Saturday 18th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Off The Square, Manchester

This Feeling - Manchester

Off The Square, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club at Elton Liberal Club

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club

Saturday 18th July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

We are hosting a charity gig and giving 100% of ticket sales to Andys Man Club. 4pm until 10:45pm

Mis-Shapes: July Edition at The Bailiff Bar

Mis-Shapes: July Edition

Saturday 18th July

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Bailiff Bar, Wigan

Mis-Shapes: July Edition

The Bailiff Bar, Wigan

Mis-Shapes returns to Bailiff Bar after a packed launch night. Saturday 18th July 8 til late Free entry! Reserve your ticket today

Everyman - Manchester at The Deaf Institute

Everyman - Manchester

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Everyman - Manchester

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

Britpop Curious? (early doors Manchester event) at Aatma

Britpop Curious? (early doors Manchester event)

Saturday 25th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Aatma, Manchester

Britpop Curious? (early doors Manchester event)

Aatma, Manchester

Join Britpop Curious? at Aatma in Manchester from 6pm - 10:30pm for an early doors britpop disco!

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July at Peggy Mccools

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 11:30pm

Peggy Mccools, Warrington

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July

Peggy Mccools, Warrington

All day festival at Peggy McCools. Some of the finest bands the North West have to offer!!

The Coldplay Tribute. Lve at Empire Rochdale at Empire Rochdale

The Coldplay Tribute. Lve at Empire Rochdale

Friday 31st July

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

The Coldplay Tribute. Lve at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

The Coldplay Tribute lights up the night with soaring melodies, shimmering guitars and uplifting anthems.

Newton Music Festival at Mesnes Park

Newton Music Festival

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Newton Music Festival

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Back for its third year in 2026, limited release Saturday tickets available. Expect local talent, indie pop and top headliners.

True Pride at Hidden @ Downtex Mill

Saturday 1st August

5:00pm - 2:00am

Hidden @ Downtex Mill, Manchester

Hidden @ Downtex Mill, Manchester

The first queer curated True Pride Queer Arts festival, featuring The Irrepressibles, The Hidden Cameras, Planningtorock, jasmine.4.t and more.

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Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester at Freight Island

Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester

Sunday 30th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

All Day Indie Outdoor Festival, Freight Island Manchester A massive allday throwback party celebrating the soundtrack of your youth.

Newton Music Festival at Mesnes Park

Newton Music Festival

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Newton Music Festival

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Back for its third year in 2026, limited release Saturday tickets available. Expect local talent, indie pop and top headliners.

Beyond The Music 2026 at Media City UK

Beyond The Music 2026

Wed 7th - Fri 9th October

9:00am - 11:45pm

Media City UK, Salford

Beyond The Music 2026

Media City UK, Salford

Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution.

The Harbours - Manchester at Off The Square

The Harbours - Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Off The Square, Manchester

The Harbours - Manchester

Off The Square, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

BLUETONES - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 28th Aug - FULL BAND!! at The Irish Club

BLUETONES - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 28th Aug - FULL BAND!!

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 11:15pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

BLUETONES - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 28th Aug - FULL BAND!!

The Irish Club, Warrington

The Bluetones return to Warrington Irish Club for what will be another sell out!!! Hear Classic Bluetones songs spanning a 30 year career

The Sway - Manchester at The Lodge At Deaf Institute

The Sway - Manchester

Friday 4th September

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Lodge At Deaf Institute, Manchester

The Sway - Manchester

The Lodge At Deaf Institute, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

JOHN BRAMWELL | Warrington | Sun 20th Sept | I Am Kloot |Solo at The Irish Club

JOHN BRAMWELL | Warrington | Sun 20th Sept | I Am Kloot |Solo

Sunday 20th September

6:30pm - 10:30pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

JOHN BRAMWELL | Warrington | Sun 20th Sept | I Am Kloot |Solo

The Irish Club, Warrington

John Bramwell returns to Warrington Irish Club..... Expect a night of beautiful music & great stories!!!

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY (Tribute)-Warrington Irish Club -Fri 27th Nov at The Irish Club

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY (Tribute)-Warrington Irish Club -Fri 27th Nov

Friday 27th November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY (Tribute)-Warrington Irish Club -Fri 27th Nov

The Irish Club, Warrington

The award winning ULTIMATE COLDPLAY return to WARRINGTON IRISH CLUB for a third year!!! Hear all the COLDPLAY classics from the last 25+ years!!

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm at O2 Ritz

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

3:00pm - 7:00pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The daytime indie party for over 30s returns to Manchester after three sell out events for this summer special *80% Sold Already*

Current Joys at New Century

Sunday 30th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

New Century, Manchester

New Century, Manchester

Now Wave presents Current Joys plus support Fantasy of a Broken heart at New Century, Manchester on 30th August 2026

BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept at The Carlton Club Manchester

BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept

Thursday 3rd September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Carlton Club Manchester

BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept

The Carlton Club Manchester

Ben Ottewell, main vocalist of Mercury Music Prize winning band Gomez plays an intimate seated show at The Carlton Club in Whalley Range, Manchester!

JIM - Live at YES at YES Pink Room

JIM - Live at YES

Sunday 6th September

7:30pm - 10:30pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

JIM - Live at YES

YES Pink Room, Manchester

JIM returns to YES with material from his forthcoming 2nd album

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Jamie Webster

Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene

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Pete Doherty

Bloc Party

Bloc Party

Red Rum Club

Red Rum Club

The Lottery Winners

The Lottery Winners

The Wombats

The Wombats

The Lathums

The Lathums

The K's

The K's

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Camp And Furnace

Camp And Furnace

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

YES Manchester

Tramshed

Old Fire Station

Old Fire Station

Brudenell Social Club

Brudenell Social Club

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