# Indie events in Manchester, Today and Upcoming Indie events in Manchester - **Subtitle**: All Indie events in Manchester, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Manchester like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Indie 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**: The Brit Fest 2026 - **Description**: The Brit Fest Cheshire is a family-friendly weekend packed with the best of British music and entertainment!ArtistsWet Wet WetHappy MondaysCastABCAswadEternalStereo MC' - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-brit-fest-2026/300041177676 - **Venue**: Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84ODEyYmQwZDE1OWY4NTNlM2IwYTUxNTBiZjJlMjM0NDEzZjMzNmI2ZWVmOTI3NGNkNGZiOTIwMjYxZWUxNzhjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNmOGEyMmQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcxODQxMDU1.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, pop - **Event Name**: Manchester New Century - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival" - **Description**: Indie Tribute Festival - Killers v Fender v Monkeys v Oasis v Kasabian v KaiserAbout this EventINDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!" - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-new-century-indiepalooza-the-uks-best-indie-festival/100001393419809159 - **Venue**: New Century Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80MTM3NGE3MzRjOWViYjE2YzNiZjRiMmY1NjlmNmNlNjYyNGMwYWFmODNmMGJjN2ZlZDJjZTUwZGI5NTU1YzI4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzc2Nzk3Yi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NTc5MzAxOTg.avif - **Price**: GBP 26 to 32 - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: MCR ROCKS Presents These Smiths + Clint Boon + DJ Paul Ezi Eden - **Description**: Live indie anthems from These Smiths, DJ sets from Clint Boon & DJ Paul Ezi Eden at Freight Island. Manchester, this one's special.ArtistsClint BoonThese SmithsDJ Paul Ezi EdenMusic - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mcr-rocks-presents-these-smiths-clint-boon-dj-paul-ezi-eden/300042312555 - **Venue**: Freight Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82Y2I5ZGVjYWMyZmUzNTU1NDY5M2FmMDUyNzcyYzYxYzc1NzEwY2UzYmIwNTEwMzY3YjIzYWViZjkxZWI3NGI2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwZTFkMDktZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5Nzk3OTUw.avif - **Categories**: art, pop - **Event Name**: Current Joys - **Description**: Now Wave presents Current Joys at New Century, Manchester on 30th August 2026ArtistsCurrent JoysMusic Genres : Alternative, Indie - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/current-joys/300042333337 - **Venue**: New Century - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83MTU2NjQ5ZTAyZTQ3YTg4NDllZGM0ZWRhNzJjMmY5ODFjNDM3NDUwZDQyMmM4ZWIyMGEyOTU1NTkzMWQzNDBiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMyODE3MWMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5NzAxMDAy.avif - **Categories**: fitness - **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 : In - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/indie-v-britpop-double-headliner-|-all4indie-v-britpop-united/300041625951 - **Venue**: Lions Den - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kYjU5M2ZjMWFjMTc5NjRlMjRlOWNlNDZkZmE5YmJmZTg3MmUzZGNkOTM3MzVkZmMwYWRhMGJlMmI4NzhhZTI5LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwMTAxMDMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3NzA4Mzg5.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Getdown Services - **Description**: Now Wave presents Getdown Services at Manchester Academy 1 on 28th November 2026ArtistsGetdown ServicesMusic Genres : Alternative, Indie - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/getdown-services/300042447527 - **Venue**: Manchester Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84ODU3ODU3ODBjZDA1Y2E1MDdhZmNmZWQ2Y2ZmMDEzYTI0NjA0MmFiNmY4MzFmYjRhYzIwNTVmODI5ZGIyNDRhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNlNmRhZDctZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5ODA1MjEx.avif - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Ruby Tuesday - Smiths Special - **Description**: RUBY TUESDAY with a twist... It's the smiths special celebrating 40 years of the queen is dead! This tuesday get on your dancing shoes and head down to 42s. Our Resident DJs Dale & Chris will start your week off with the best Indie//80s and of cou - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 10:00 pm – Wed Jun 17 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/ruby-tuesday-smiths-special/3600030067064318 - **Venue**: 42's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83YmI3OWUwMC01YWE5LTExZjEtYWNjNi1iNzQ1YWQ0YzMwNGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kYzFkMzcyYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk5ODE5Mzk.avif - **Categories**: Sports, Workshops, Art, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: The Cavs - 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, Indie Pop, Rock - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-cavs-manchester/300042154969 - **Venue**: Gorilla M1 5ww - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wZWExODVhMGQwZjNkYTliMTg1ZTM4MGI0YWQ4YzM5OTE0OTM0NjgwYmVkMzU0NDEzMDI0ZWFhY2Q5ODRmNTgzLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGM0YjRiMzQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5ODAyOTQx.avif - **Categories**: fitness, 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 : Alternative, Indie, Indie Pop, Nu Indie - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/dreaming-of-citra-manchester/300042126140 - **Venue**: YES Basement - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zYzZkOTM0ZTQ2NTE5ZmMzNmYzNTYzMzE0MGE4NzdjNjAyNDVlZDQ0ODFiODc0N2VhNGM1ZGNkMmI4OWU0YWY5LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNmZWQ5NjYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5ODAyOTkw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop - **Event Name**: The 9075 - Manchester October 2026 - **Description**: Two Manchester sell-outs. The 9075 return. Early tickets released first before full announcement.ArtistsThe 9075Music Genres : Indie Pop - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-9075-manchester-october-2026/300042286524 - **Venue**: Factory251 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kNWI5ODcwM2FmM2NlMWM5OWJlNmNjNTExOWQ1OWQ1MWM5ODY3NWNkNTc4NjJjZGQ2M2RiZTA2YTQ5NTE2ZmJjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxNDE0MTQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5Nzk5MjE3.avif - **Categories**: art, pop - **Event Name**: Everyman - 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 - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jul 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/everyman-manchester/300042457515 - **Venue**: The Deaf Institute - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lYTA3ZDI5YmY2OWEzOWIzNzk2ZmRiODk5MTc5OTUyNmJlZGVhOTFmYTJkOWNiZmE0MjI3YjA0Y2ZhZTFmOWU3LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwMzAxMDEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5ODA0ODQ2.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop - **Event Name**: Freight - 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 Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/freight-manchester/300042426847 - **Venue**: The Deaf Institute - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wNThiNDViNGU0NjMyODg0Zjc5OWYzM2Q5MTYxMjlmMmNjOTQzNmE4NmUzYTBmZDlmNjVhZTQ1ODY3MDYzYTUzLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNkMWQ2ZGUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc4MzAwOTU1.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop - **Event Name**: Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester - **Description**: All Day Indie Outdoor Festival, Freight Island Manchester A massive allday throwback party celebrating the soundtrack of your youth.Music Genres : Indie, Nu Indie, Indie Pop - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/allday-indie-outdoor-festival-manchester/300041770198 - **Venue**: Freight Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iOTVhMmJkYWY5NDhmYTNjNTFmN2ZhNjljMmNlNmZhNDg2NGIxMTFhNTZjZTJhYWUyMjc4NTdmOWMyYTE5MWM3LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNmNmVmZTUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5MTg5OTY0.avif - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment, pop - **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 : Alternative, Indie, Indie Pop, Nu Indie - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kMWE3ZTY0YTQ4N2YwNThlOWMxOTM4YTI2NzE2OWUzZGQ5MWM3Zjk0OGJkNzRmMjA4YjEyMjdhZjFmYTBiNGNkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxMzBhMGEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5ODAyODcz.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop - **Event Name**: Cola - **Description**: Now Wave presents Cola at The White Hotel on 7th November 2026Music Genres : Alternative, Indie - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/cola/300042261830 - **Venue**: The White Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iNWU4MWQyMzlhNDY2ZjAwNzViNjAxOGUzNmZhNWRkZGYyNDkwMzE0ODhkYzA2NjkwOGY1OTQ3YmYwNDZkMWZiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxNzEyMDktZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5ODAwNDMx.avif - **Categories**: fitness ## Trending Events in Manchester - **Event Name**: The Foundations of Watercolour Painting Workshop - **Description**: During this course you will discover how a deeper understanding of painting techniques can equip you with the practical methods and skills to help you with any future paintings you want to attempt.Suitable for people of all levels of experience; - **Venue**: Gorilla - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a947c3d330a.jpg - **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/thumb69e77af98c9c5.jpg - **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**: Friends' Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a002a97123de.jpg - **Event Name**: Foundations of Life Drawing : A Structured Approach to Drawing the Figure - **Description**: This is an opportunity for beginner artists to come together and learn new techniques and skills in capturing the human form from a live model.Because we believe that life drawing is an essential skill for all artists whether you're interested i - **Venue**: Gorilla - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a00287bb8095.jpg - **Event Name**: Oasis Wonderwalk Tour - **Description**: Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!About this EventOasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience! - **Venue**: Arch of Chinatown - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7dcb99f77d34665a54ab16575b8d34b80add1ecffaf1af1c6b3fab2331935b04-rimg-w621-h468-dc2e2f19-gmir.jpg?v=1774130903 - **Event Name**: Life Drawing+wine n’ tapas **NQ Manchester - **Description**: All welcome to join our life drawing sessions on Tuesdays night in our fantastic photographic studio in the Norther Quarter of Manchester.These are not ordinary life drawing classes. Draw the naked figure while having a glass of win - **Venue**: Studio Bee, Dance, Art & Photography - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68e4ff0962415.jpg - **Event Name**: The Weeknd, Playboi Carti in Manchester - **Description**: 🎤 Catch The Weeknd Live at TBA on Thursday, June 11, 2026! 🎤 Ready to experience the night of your life? The Weeknd is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like One Of The Girls (with JENNIE, Lily - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c2625ca0-05bd-11f1-97b1-bfc352c3f941-rimg-w1200-h675-dc667cd1-gmir.webp?v=1770644799 - **Event Name**: The Weeknd at Etihad Stadium - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at The Weeknd at Etihad Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Etihad Stadium in dynamic Manchester, EN, - **Venue**: Etihad Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7b919eb0-5a15-11f1-8339-410c130a803e-rimg-w900-h1170-dc121517-gmir.jpg?v=1779918374 - **Event Name**: Charlie Puth at Manchester Academy - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Charlie Puth at Manchester Academy, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Manchester Academy nestled in bustling Manchester, EN - **Venue**: Manchester Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/50ef2ad0-1be8-11f1-96cf-35f5f8a98e51-rimg-w1200-h800-dc110179-gmir.jpg?v=1773082003 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Manchester? - **A:** The Brit Fest 2026 (Thu Jul 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA), Manchester New Century - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival" (Sat May 30 2026 at 05:00 pm at New Century Hall), MCR ROCKS Presents These Smiths + Clint Boon + DJ Paul Ezi Eden (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:30 pm at Freight Island), Current Joys (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at New Century), INDIE v BRITPOP Double Headliner | all4indie v Britpop United (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at Lions Den). - **Q**: What events are happening in Manchester this weekend May 29–31, 2026? - **A:** Manchester New Century - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival" (Sat May 30 2026 at 05:00 pm at New Century Hall). - **Q**: What events are happening in Manchester in May 2026? - **A:** Manchester New Century - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival" (Sat May 30 2026 at 05:00 pm at New Century Hall). - **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 Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, New Century Hall, Freight Island. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Manchester? - **A:** Prices for events in Manchester range from GBP 26 to GBP 32. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include Indiepalooza, 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. ## Indie Events from nearby cities - [Indie Events in Salford](https://allevents.in/salford-en/indie) - [Indie Events in Sale](https://allevents.in/sale-en/indie) - [Indie Events in Oldham](https://allevents.in/oldham/indie) - [Indie Events in Hyde](https://allevents.in/hyde-en/indie) - [Indie Events in Bury](https://allevents.in/bury-gb/indie) - [Indie Events in Marple](https://allevents.in/marple-en/indie)