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Indie/Alt Concerts 2025-2026 - Page 283

Date
Sat, 19:00
Jul 19
2025
Festival Big Top - Galway, Ireland
€44
Thu, 20:30
Mar 20
2025
Green Note - London, UK
Fri, 8:00 PM
Feb 21
2025
Rockwell Somerville - Somerville, MA
$61
Thu, 19:00
Jan 30
2025
Keele University Ballroom - Stafford, UK
£28
Sat, 12:30
Mar 8
2025
The Depo - Plymouth, UK
£29
Tue, 19:00
Apr 15
2025
Limelight - Belfast, UK
£20
Wed, 19:30
Apr 16
2025
Whelan's - Dublin, Ireland
€21
Fri, 19:00
Apr 18
2025
The Great Hall - Cardiff, UK
£99
Fri, 19:00
Apr 25
2025
Octagon Centre - Sheffield, UK
£133
Thu, 19:00
May 8
2025
Rock City - Nottingham, UK
£133
Fri, 19:00
May 9
2025
O2 Academy Birmingham - Birmingham, UK
£138
Sat, 18:00
May 10
2025
O2 Academy Leeds - Leeds, UK
£25
Tue, 19:00
May 13
2025
Roundhouse - London, UK
£57
Sat, 19:00
May 17
2025
O2 Academy Bristol - Bristol, UK
£133
Thu, 19:00
May 22
2025
O2 City Hall, Newcastle - Newcastle upon tyne, UK
£159
Fri, 16:00
Aug 8
2025
Salt and Tar - Liverpool, UK
£50
Sat, 8:00 PM
Jan 25
2025
The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
$110
Sat, 9:00 PM
Jan 25
2025
Soundwell - Salt Lake City, UT
Fri, 10:00 PM
Jan 31
2025
Radius - Chicago - Chicago, IL
$145
Sat, 8:00 PM
Feb 1
2025
The Sylvee - Madison, WI
$34
Sat, 5:00 PM
Feb 8
2025
Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, WA
$234
Thu, 10:00 PM
Feb 13
2025
The Ritz Ybor - Tampa, FL
Fri, 10:00 PM
Feb 14
2025
The Ritz Ybor - Tampa, FL
Sun, 8:00 PM
Feb 16
2025
Blackbox Theater - Charlotte, NC
$90
Sat, 9:00 PM
Mar 8
2025
The Concourse Project - Austin, TX
$55
Thu, 7:00 PM
Jan 23
2025
SLO Brew Rock - San Luis Obispo, CA
$20
Fri, 8:00 PM
Jan 24
2025
The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA
$54
Sat, 8:00 PM
Jan 25
2025
Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music - Berkeley, CA
$40
Sun, 8:00 PM
Jan 26
2025
Lost on Main - Chico, CA
$39
Wed, 8:00 PM
Jan 29
2025
Cypress - Reno, NV
$37
Thu, 8:00 PM
Jan 30
2025
Goldfield Trading Post - Roseville - Roseville, CA
$45
Fri, 7:00 PM
Jan 31
2025
The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA
$39
Sat, 8:00 PM
Feb 1
2025
Ventura Music Hall - Ventura, CA
$38
Thu, 8:00 PM
Feb 13
2025
Belly Up Tavern - Solana Beach, CA
$35
Sat, 8:00 PM
Feb 15
2025
191 Toole - Tucson, AZ
$36
Fri, 8:00 PM
Feb 21
2025
Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO
$39
Sat, 8:00 PM
Feb 22
2025
Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO
$36
Wed, 8:00 PM
Feb 26
2025
Wow Hall - Eugene, OR
$33
Thu, 7:00 PM
Feb 27
2025
Neumos - Seattle, WA
$47
Wed, 9:00 PM
Mar 19
2025
Music Farm - Charleston, SC
$30

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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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