# Alternative Music events in Manchester, Today and Upcoming Alternative Music events in Manchester

- **Subtitle**: All Alternative Music events in Manchester, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Manchester like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Alternative Music events in Manchester, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Manchester like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester
  - **Description**: Tapestry Promotions present HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH. Support TBCArtistsVildhjartaHumanity's Last BreathMusic Genres :  Rock, Metal, Alternative
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/humanitys-last-breath-the-bread-shed-manchester/300042250605
  - **Venue**: The Bread Shed
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: INDIE v BRITPOP Double Headliner | all4indie v Britpop United
  - **Description**: ALL4INDIE and BRITPOP UNITED live at Lion's Den for literally, a gig of 2 halves. The 1st being Indie classics, the 2nd being Britpop anthems.ArtistsBritpop Unitedall4indieMusic Genres :  19
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/indie-v-britpop-double-headliner-|-all4indie-v-britpop-united/300041625951
  - **Venue**: Lions Den
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester
  - **Description**: The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!ArtistsNirvana TributeMusic Genres :  Alternative, Rock
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/nirvana-|-freight-island-manchester/300041950480
  - **Venue**: Freight Island
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Mayonnaise
  - **Description**: Mayonnaise is a popular Filipino alternative rock band formed in 2002, best known for their 2004 hit "Jopay" and winning the Red Horse Muziklaban competition that same year. Led by vocalist/songwriter Monty Macalino, the band is known for its heartfelt, e
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mayonnaise/3600029585375309
  - **Venue**: The Deaf Institute
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84MDg2MzlkMC0yZjc3LTExZjEtYjY2Yi1jNzg5YTIzMDJkYjEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oOTYwLWRjMTIxMzE3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTIzMjU3Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Shimmer Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Shimmer Fest 2026
All Proceeds to the Music Venue Trust
Alternative Day Festival on the 26th of April at the Grafton ArmsMusic Genres :  Alternative, Punk, Grunge, Nu Metal, Shoegaze
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/shimmer-fest-2026/300042267816
  - **Venue**: The Grafton Arms
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Fever Dream - Manchester
  - **Description**: "If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl BaratMusic Genres :  Alternative, Indie, Indie Pop, Nu Indie, Rock & Roll / 1950s
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/fever-dream-manchester/300041976851
  - **Venue**: Off The Square Manchester
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: 1-800 GIRLS (Live)
  - **Description**: Now Wave presents 1-800 GIRLS (Live) at YES Basement on 24th April 2026Artists1-800 GirlsMusic Genres :  Alternative
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/1-800-girls-live/300042151451
  - **Venue**: YES Basement
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Steam Packet Tour II - Manchester
  - **Description**: "If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl BaratArtistsCruzMusic Genres :  Indie, Alternative, Rock & Roll / 1950s, Nu Indie, Indie Pop
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/steam-packet-tour-ii-manchester/300042292220
  - **Venue**: The Castle Hotel
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, pop
- **Event Name**: Wax Head live at SOUP w/ Chemtrails
  - **Description**: Wax Head finish their monster European tour with a special homecoming gig at Soup! Special guests: ChemtrailsArtistsChemtrailsWax HeadMusic Genres :  Rock, Alternative, Punk, Post Rock, Hard
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/wax-head-live-at-soup-w-chemtrails/300042145787
  - **Venue**: SOUP
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: The Bracknall  - Manchester
  - **Description**: "If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl BaratMusic Genres :  Indie, Alternative, Nu Indie, Indie Pop
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-bracknall-manchester/300042161339
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Dreaming Of Citra - Manchester
  - **Description**: "If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl BaratMusic Genres :  Indie, Alternative, Nu Indie, Indie Pop
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/dreaming-of-citra-manchester/300042126140
  - **Venue**: YES Basement
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Alright - Manchester
  - **Description**: "If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl BaratMusic Genres :  Indie, Alternative, Nu Indie, Indie Pop
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/alright-manchester/300042287226
  - **Venue**: YES Pink Room
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: The Public Eye - Manchester
  - **Description**: "If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl BaratMusic Genres :  Indie, Alternative, Nu Indie, Indie Pop
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-public-eye-manchester/300042287109
  - **Venue**: Off The Square Manchester
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: TEEFF // dull.
  - **Description**: TEEFF make their return to gigging, so we had to have them down at Hands (one of the first to play a Sour Grapes night!) Supported by Dull!ArtistsTeeffMusic Genres :  Rock, Blues, Alternative, Punk,
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/teeff-dull/300042125429
  - **Venue**: Big Hands
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: SHORELINE
  - **Description**: Those who are down and out will hopefully get back on their feet again at some point. But where exactly does the point begin where things start to get better? Is it that clear-cut? Is the worst still ahead of you—or are you already well on the road to rec
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/shoreline/3600029615395147
  - **Venue**: The Deaf Institute
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Masculinity Through Art History Life Drawing Workshop at Impossible Bar
  - **Description**: Join our  life-drawing workshop that blends hands-on practice with a look at how masculinity has been portrayed through the centuries. Explore shifting ideals of the male figure, from gods and warriors to ordinary bodies and modern identities, while dr
  - **Venue**: Impossible - Manchester
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- **Event Name**: Bhajan Jamming by Bhavik Haria | Devotion, Music and Community
  - **Description**: Step into a world where devotion meets music and community with Bhajan Jamming by Bhavik Haria, presented by Q Bees Lounge Ltd.After successful shows in London and Leicester, we present Bhavik Haria for the first ti
  - **Venue**: Jain Community Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69cbac4b4caaa.jpg
- **Event Name**: Emergency First Aid at Work -  Chorlton
  - **Description**: About this EventEmergency First Aid at Work (1 day). Learn CPR, AED use, choking & more. HSE-compliant. Practical, hands-on training. Cert valid 3 years.Emergency First Aid at Work (E
  - **Venue**: Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Painting Calm Watercolour Workshop
  - **Description**: Join us for a relaxed watercolour workshop inspired by spring flowers. In this session you’ll learn how to capture simple floral shapes and colours using watercolour, while enjoying a calm and welcoming atmosphere.This workshop is designed to be
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9447c5fcc4.jpg
- **Event Name**: Paediatric First Aid Blended -  Chorlton
  - **Description**: About this EventPaediatric First Aid Blended: complete theory online, then attend practical session to master CPR, choking, burns & more for children.Paediatric First Aid (Blended)
  - **Venue**: Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: First Aid at Work Blended -  Chorlton
  - **Description**: About this EventA training course that combines both e-learning and in-person practical training.First Aid at Work (Blended)This First Aid at Work course is for those appointed as a wo
  - **Venue**: Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Drawing Faces: The Ultimate Portrait Course
  - **Description**: Have you ever wanted to capture the likeness of a face on paper or admired an artist's skill in drawing portraits? In this fully guided workshop Drawing Portraits: The Fundamentals you'll learn essential techniques for drawing realistic expressive face
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
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- **Event Name**: Understanding Proportions & Movement in Life Drawing Workshop
  - **Description**: During this fully tutored life drawing course you will discover how returning to the essential principles of drawing can help even the more experienced artist to express their ideas and observations more eloquently.Guided by our tutor you will b
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb699b2c6143fe2.jpg
- **Event Name**: MVT Fundraiser Manchester @ The Peer Hat
  - **Description**: Join us in Manchester for a fundraiser special for MVTHi, I'm Charlie Smith, an Alternative Acoustic artist from Hampshire, UK. In April, I will be embarking on my spring tour fundraising for the Music Venue Trust. This will include
  - **Venue**: The Peer Hat
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a74e90e0b3b.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Manchester?
  - **A:** HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Bread Shed), INDIE v BRITPOP Double Headliner | all4indie v Britpop United (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm at Lions Den), Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester (Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Freight Island), Mayonnaise (Sat May 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Deaf Institute), Shimmer Fest 2026 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 03:30 pm at The Grafton Arms).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Manchester in April 2026?
  - **A:** Shimmer Fest 2026 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 03:30 pm at The Grafton Arms), Fever Dream - Manchester (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Off The Square Manchester), 1-800 GIRLS (Live) (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:30 pm at YES Basement), Wax Head live at SOUP w/ Chemtrails (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at SOUP), TEEFF // dull. (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Big Hands).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Manchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Manchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Manchester include The Bread Shed, Lions Den, Freight Island.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include The Pulse Hub.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Manchester.

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