Manchester Indie Gigs 2026
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With an indie music history as rich and layered as most cities in the world, Manchester has a buzzing music scene waiting to be explored. Iconic venues like Night & Day Café, Gorilla, and YES regularly host top-tier talent crammed with gritty guitars and shimmering synths. Get stuck into Manchester’s legendary indie scene now, there’s plenty to choose from.
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Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.
Minute silences to be held in Manchester for ninth anniversary of terror attack
Set to be held today at t noon and again at 10:31 pm, the exact time the bomb was detonated.
The Star & Garter undergoes Manchester City makeover this weekend
Now known as The Stones & Silva for this bank holiday weekend only, the pop-up pays tribute to the two players who will depart Manchester City this summer.
20 years of The Warehouse Project celebrated in upcoming short film
Directed by Leigh Powis, ‘Twenty Years in Manchester’ captures the two decades of WHP’s existence, from Boddingtons to Mayfield.
Now Wave-resurrected venue The Abbey announce opening gigs
Willie J Healey, 1000 Rabbits, Spanish Horses, and Ora Cogan are among the opening slew of acts playing at the resurrected Mancunian haunt, beginning in June.
Manchester Village Pride adds Cascada, DJ Sammy and more to 2026 lineup
The event has expanded its 2026 lineup with a list of new performers joining a bank holiday weekend packed with pop, drag and LGBTQ+ entertainment in the heart of Manchester.
Manchester unites at the AO next month for huge '12-round' tribute night for Ricky Hatton
Evening 4 Ricky lands at Manchester’s AO Arena on the 7th June with 12 rounds of tributes to Hatton, including live music, boxing legends, comedy and more
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