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Indie/Alt Concerts 2025-2026 - Page 169

Date
Sat, 10:00 PM
Aug 2
2025
SILO - Brooklyn, NY
$36
Sat, 9:00 PM
Aug 9
2025
The Get Down Music Venue - Portland, OR
$67
Sat, 10:00 PM
Aug 2
2025
Sound-Bar - Chicago, IL
tickets
$98
Sat, 8:00 PM
Aug 16
2025
Bearsville Theatre - Woodstock, NY
tickets
$52
Sun, 19:30
Oct 5
2025
Café V Lese - Prague, Czech Republic
Kč63
Sat, 19:30
Oct 11
2025
Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sat, 8:00 PM
Nov 1
2025
The National - Richmond, VA
tickets
$49
Sun, 8:00 PM
Nov 2
2025
The Underground - Charlotte, NC
tickets
$42
Tue, 8:00 PM
Nov 4
2025
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville - Nashville, TN
tickets
$51
Wed, 7:00 PM
Nov 5
2025
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
tickets
$50
Fri, 7:00 PM
Nov 7
2025
Revolution Live - Fort Lauderdale, FL
tickets
$49
Sat, 7:00 PM
Nov 8
2025
House of Blues Orlando - Orlando, FL
tickets
$49
Mon, 7:00 PM
Nov 10
2025
White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
tickets
$48
Tue, 7:00 PM
Nov 11
2025
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall - Dallas, TX
tickets
$47
Wed, 7:00 PM
Nov 12
2025
Emo's Austin - Austin, TX
tickets
$37
Fri, 8:00 PM
Nov 14
2025
The Van Buren - Phoenix, AZ
tickets
$48
Sat, 7:00 PM
Nov 15
2025
The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA
tickets
$49
Sun, 8:00 PM
Nov 16
2025
The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
tickets
$48
Tue, 8:30 PM
Nov 18
2025
The Showbox - Seattle, WA
tickets
$57
Wed, 8:00 PM
Nov 19
2025
Revolution Hall - Portland, OR
tickets
$55
Fri, 8:00 PM
Nov 21
2025
The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
tickets
$60
Sat, 9:00 PM
Nov 22
2025
Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO
tickets
$45
Tue, 8:00 PM
Nov 25
2025
Delmar Hall - St. Louis, MO
tickets
$44
Fri, 7:00 PM
Nov 28
2025
First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
tickets
$47
Sat, 7:30 PM
Nov 29
2025
The Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL
tickets
$59
Sun, 7:00 PM
Nov 30
2025
House Of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland, OH
tickets
$48
Wed, 7:00 PM
Dec 3
2025
9:30 CLUB - Washington, DC
tickets
$55
Fri, 7:00 PM
Dec 5
2025
Roxian Theatre - McKees Rocks, PA
tickets
$46
Sat, 7:00 PM
Dec 6
2025
Saint Andrew's Hall - Detroit, MI
tickets
$46
Sun, 7:00 PM
Dec 7
2025
The Opera House - Toronto, ON
tickets
$66
Tue, 8:00 PM
Dec 9
2025
State Theatre - Portland, ME
tickets
$48
Thu, 8:00 PM
Dec 11
2025
The Fillmore Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
tickets
$53
Fri, 7:00 PM
Dec 12
2025
Brooklyn Paramount - Brooklyn, NY
tickets
$55
Sat, 7:00 PM
Dec 13
2025
Citizens House of Blues Boston - Boston, MA
tickets
$50
Sat, 20:00
Oct 18
2025
Sala paral.lel 62 - Barcelona, Spain
€126
Thu, 20:00
Oct 30
2025
Festsaal Kreuzberg - Berlin, Germany
€142
Sat, 19:00
Nov 1
2025
Grosse Freiheit 36 - Hamburg, Germany
€150
Tue, 20:00
Nov 4
2025
Essigfabrik - Cologne, Germany
€150
Fri, 8:00 PM
Sep 26
2025
Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
tickets
$52
Sat, 6:00 PM
Sep 27
2025
The Crocodile - Seattle, WA
tickets
$68

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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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