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Indie/Alt Concerts 2025-2026 - Page 167

Date
Sat, 8:00 PM
Aug 23
2025
Knitting Factory Boise - Boise, ID
tickets
$49
Sun, 8:00 PM
Aug 24
2025
Knitting Factory Spokane - Spokane, WA
tickets
$51
Thu, 8:00 PM
Oct 23
2025
The Coach House Concert Hall - San Juan Capistrano, CA
tickets
$82
Fri, 8:00 PM
Oct 24
2025
Stage Red - Fontana, CA
$81
Sat, 8:00 PM
Oct 25
2025
Golden State Theatre - Monterey, CA
tickets
$58
Sun, 8:00 PM
Oct 26
2025
Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA
$70
Tue, 7:30 PM
Oct 28
2025
Elsinore Theatre - Salem, OR
tickets
$58
Thu, 7:30 PM
Oct 30
2025
Tower Theatre - Bend, OR
tickets
$63
Sat, 20:00
Jul 19
2025
Arena Corner Sport - Chihuahua, Mexico
$2494
Thu, 21:00
Jul 24
2025
Teatro Ricardo Castro - Durango, Mexico
$2122
Fri, 21:00
Sep 26
2025
Foro Arpa - Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
$1861
Sat, 21:00
Oct 4
2025
Teatro Cedrus - Pachuca, Mexico
$1694
Sun, 7:00 PM
Jul 13
2025
Blue Note Napa - Napa, CA
tickets
$54
Fri, 8:00 PM
Oct 3
2025
The Grand Opera House - Wilmington, DE
tickets
$101
Sat, 8:00 PM
Oct 4
2025
The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
$84
Sun, 8:00 PM
Oct 5
2025
The Lyric Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
tickets
$74
Mon, 8:00 PM
Oct 6
2025
Count Basie Center for the Arts - Red Bank, NJ
tickets
$79
Wed, 8:00 PM
Oct 8
2025
State Theatre - Portland, ME
tickets
$124
Thu, 8:00 PM
Oct 9
2025
Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA
tickets
$97
Fri, 8:00 PM
Oct 10
2025
The Strand Ballroom - Providence, RI
tickets
$77
Sat, 8:00 PM
Oct 11
2025
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts - Burlington, VT
tickets
$178
Tue, 8:00 PM
Oct 14
2025
Santander Performing Arts Center - Reading, PA
tickets
$70
Wed, 8:00 PM
Oct 15
2025
Stage AE - Pittsburgh, PA
tickets
$75
Thu, 8:00 PM
Oct 16
2025
Embassy Theatre - Fort Wayne, IN
tickets
$81
Fri, 8:00 PM
Oct 17
2025
The Salt Shed - Chicago, IL
tickets
$81
Sat, 8:00 PM
Oct 18
2025
The Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI
$77
Sun, 20:00
Oct 12
2025
Teatro Gran Rex - Buenos Aires, Argentina
$55216
Mon, 20:00
Oct 13
2025
Teatro Gran Rex - Buenos Aires, Argentina
$134275
Sun, 7:00 PM
Aug 31
2025
Tanglewood - Lenox, MA
tickets
$61
Fri, 7:00 PM
Sep 19
2025
Big Top Tent at Big Top Chautauqua - Complex - Bayfield, WI
tickets
$230
Tue, 9:00 PM
Sep 16
2025
The Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
tickets
$63
Fri, 8:00 PM
Sep 19
2025
Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR
tickets
$45
Sat, 6:00 PM
Sep 20
2025
Hollywood Theatre - Vancouver, BC
tickets
$71
Thu, 7:00 PM
Sep 25
2025
Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT
tickets
$59
Sat, 8:00 PM
Sep 27
2025
The Waiting Room Lounge - Omaha, NE
tickets
$43
Mon, 8:00 PM
Sep 29
2025
Amsterdam Bar & Hall - Saint Paul, MN
tickets
$68
Tue, 8:00 PM
Sep 30
2025
Turner Hall Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI
tickets
$54
Sat, 8:00 PM
Oct 4
2025
Adelaide Hall - Toronto, ON
tickets
$81
Sun, 8:00 PM
Oct 5
2025
Le Belmont - Montreal, QC
$71
Tue, 8:00 PM
Oct 7
2025
Royale Boston - Boston, MA
$50

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History of Alternative Music

Alternative music can be described as any music that is outside the mainstream. The music tends to be unique with characteristics such as original, wide-ranging, or challenging. The music is commonly distributed by independent record labels, avoiding the mainstream records industry. For that reason, it is also referred to as independent or indie music.

While the definition can apply to any genre, alternative music is mainly used to refer to alternative rock/pop. The music itself can be characterized by complex guitar melodies, lyrics dealing with social issues, and the use of layered instruments.

Alternative music has been around since the 1950s. In 1955, The Great Pretender by The Platters became the first-ever alternative song to be recorded and also the first in the genre to top the Billboard Top 100 charts. The genre would stay dormant for a while before being popularized by bands such as Nirvana in the 1990s with their hit songs such as Come As You Are and Smells Like Teen Spirit.

Biggest Alternative Concerts

Alternative concerts shy away from being highly commercialized unlike rock or pop, but you still can find some grand shows and festivals worth attending. For example, Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago is a must-see festival for fans of the genre as it features a lot of alt concerts. 

Austin City Limits, headlined by The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, is another great alternative festival that you can experience. It is also one of the longest-running festivals in American history, with over 40 years of annual entertainment. 

Going to the west coast, the Desert Daze Festival that takes place in Moreno Beach, California is also something to look forward to. 

What Seats are the Best at a Concert

Indie concerts tend to be small-scale and intimate. You will have a great experience no matter where you sit. For bigger concerts, it is wise to pick your place in the middle, or left or right as long as you are some distance away from the stage. 

How to Buy Cheap Concert Tickets

Are you hoping to experience something different with alternative music concerts? Buy some alternative tickets and you’ll be on your way to some merry entertainment. Our website is a convenient place to buy tickets as we list tickets for a lot of concerts in the US, from various authentic ticket sellers. It is a great place to start your musical journey.

You can also use our event calendar to search for concerts near your local area. Just search by city or state to find the best concerts you can attend. If you’re lucky, you can catch tours by your favorite artists.

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