A sweltering Bearded Theory sports one of the most interesting and eclectic lineups of the festival calendar, with headline sets from Pixies and Garbage, as well as CMAT, Kate Nash, Everything Everything, Westside Cowboy, The Damned and more.
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One of 2026’s most talked-about post-punk prospects, Dry Cleaning bring their brand of stark, unfriendly exploration to Manchester’s New Century Hall.
A huge homecoming show at Manchester’s Co-Op Live is more than enough to solidify James among ’90s indie’s most resilient names.
With a huge show at Manchester’s Co-Op Live, Rick Astley shows exactly how deep his pop longevity has run over the decades.
The longevity of The Cribs is on full display as they bring their indie-rock to Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Aching folk melancholy and the opulence of the environment see Bill Ryder-Jones’ Stockport show enriched to no end.
The sweeping headiness of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets arrives at Manchester’s Albert Hall.
A hometown return to Manchester solidifies Westside Cowboy as the new indie name ready to dominate 2026.
As always, there’s been a huge amount of music released this year, and we’ve scoured through it all to pick out the top 30 best albums of 2025.
Even decades in, the love for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club hasn’t faded, as they take to Manchester for a packed headline show.