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Bolton Indie Gigs 2026

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GLOIN (CA) Live at The Castle at The Castle Hotel

GLOIN (CA) Live at The Castle

Wednesday 20th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Castle Hotel, Manchester

GLOIN (CA) Live at The Castle

The Castle Hotel, Manchester

Canadian post punk noise group GLOIN hit The Castle on May 20th! Supported by a new local group called COB

Lewis Ross-Robson at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft at Wallop Didsbury

Lewis Ross-Robson at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Wallop Didsbury, Manchester

Lewis Ross-Robson at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft

Wallop Didsbury, Manchester

York-born Manchester-based Singer Songwriter Lewis Ross Robson headlines another stellar line up in the intimate space of Wallop Didsbury Loft

Grogg // Meatbags at Big Hands

Grogg // Meatbags

Saturday 23rd May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

Grogg // Meatbags

Big Hands, Manchester

Glaswegian punks Grogg hit Big Hands, supported by local offcuts Meatbags

The Oasis Experience. Live at Empire Rochdale at Empire Rochdale

The Oasis Experience. Live at Empire Rochdale

Saturday 23rd May

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

The Oasis Experience. Live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Relive the Britpop glory days with The Oasis Experience, the ultimate tribute to the Gallagher brothers and their legendary band.

The Rafters at Stanhill Working Mens Club

Saturday 23rd May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Stanhill Working Mens Club, Accrington

Stanhill Working Mens Club, Accrington

The Rafters headline show with special friends Small Town Radicals, Billy n the No Mates and Brodie and the Binmen

Big Condo Records Presents The Panel at Fuel Café Bar

Big Condo Records Presents The Panel

Sunday 24th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Big Condo Records Presents The Panel

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Big Condo Records Presents The Panel Live in Manchester with Morro, P.A.L, Grey Lies and Special Guest Emilie Culshaw..

Gitkin at The Eagle Inn

Thursday 28th May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Eagle Inn, Salford

The Eagle Inn, Salford

Now Wave presents Gitkin at The Eagle Inn on 28th May 2026

Fauna @ Lions Den Manchester (with Vacant Weekend) at LIONS DEN MANCHESTER

Fauna @ Lions Den Manchester (with Vacant Weekend)

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

LIONS DEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Fauna @ Lions Den Manchester (with Vacant Weekend)

LIONS DEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Join Fauna, and guest Vacant Weekend, at Lions Den Manchester for a night of soulful, groovy indie goodness.

Big Condo Records Presents The Velvet Tears at Fuel Café Bar

Big Condo Records Presents The Velvet Tears

Friday 29th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Big Condo Records Presents The Velvet Tears

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Big Condo Records Presents The Velvet Tears with support from Sorry Cheryl, Real Job, Neon Bulldozer and special Guest Gorsse...

Screensaver (AUS) // Ishango Bone at Big Hands

Screensaver (AUS) // Ishango Bone

Friday 29th May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

Screensaver (AUS) // Ishango Bone

Big Hands, Manchester

Aussie post punks Screensaver hit Big Hands, supported by up and comers Ishango Bone!

Snug Live Sessions w/Handsome Rat + The Modalities at The Snug Coffee House

Snug Live Sessions w/Handsome Rat + The Modalities

Saturday 30th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Snug Live Sessions w/Handsome Rat + The Modalities

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Handsome Rat make their return to The Snug, Atherton. Better than ever, with a headline set you definitely don't want to miss.

Empress Of at The White Hotel

Sunday 31st May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The White Hotel, Salford

The White Hotel, Salford

Now Wave presents Empress Of at The White Hotel, Salford on 31st May 2026

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Electric Heart Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Electric Heart Manchester

Sunday 5th July

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Electric Heart Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day.

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.

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.

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.

MARK CHADWICK - Warrington Fri 19/6/26 - Levellers - Irish Club at The Irish Club

MARK CHADWICK - Warrington Fri 19/6/26 - Levellers - Irish Club

Friday 19th June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

MARK CHADWICK - Warrington Fri 19/6/26 - Levellers - Irish Club

The Irish Club, Warrington

Mark Chadwick returns to Warrington Irish Club for what will no doubt be a sell out!! Hear all The Levellers classics!!

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

Pa Sheehy at YES Pink Room

Sunday 6th December

7:00pm - 11:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Out of Phase Presents Pa Sheehy as part of his 'The Magic We Found Tour'.

MCR ROCKS Presents These Smiths + Clint Boon + DJ Paul Ezi Eden at Freight Island

MCR ROCKS Presents These Smiths + Clint Boon + DJ Paul Ezi Eden

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Freight Island, Manchester

MCR ROCKS Presents These Smiths + Clint Boon + DJ Paul Ezi Eden

Freight Island, Manchester

Live indie anthems from These Smiths, DJ sets from Clint Boon & DJ Paul Ezi Eden at Freight Island. Manchester, this one's special.

STIPE (R.E.M. Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 13th Nov 26 at The Irish Club

STIPE (R.E.M. Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 13th Nov 26

Friday 13th November

7:30pm - 11:15pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

STIPE (R.E.M. Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 13th Nov 26

The Irish Club, Warrington

STIPE return to Warrington Irish Club to play all your favourite and much loved REM songs from their amazing catalogue!!

The Bracknall - Manchester at Gorilla

The Bracknall - Manchester

Saturday 21st November

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Gorilla, Manchester

The Bracknall - Manchester

Gorilla, 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!!!

The Moonlandingz at The White Hotel

The Moonlandingz

Saturday 21st November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The White Hotel, Salford

The Moonlandingz

The White Hotel, Salford

Now Wave presents The Moonlandingz at The White Hotel on 21st November 2026

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Bloc Party

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Red Rum Club

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The Lottery Winners

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The Wombats

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The Lathums

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The K's

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Camp And Furnace

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Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

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Old Fire Station

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