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Indie/Alt Concerts 2025-2026 - Page 36

Date
Sat, 7:00 PM
Nov 22
2025
MGM Music Hall at Fenway - Boston, MA
tickets
$68
Tue, 7:00 PM
Nov 25
2025
Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center - New York, NY
tickets
$117
Wed, 7:00 PM
Nov 26
2025
The Anthem - Washington, DC
tickets
$96
Fri, 7:00 PM
Nov 28
2025
Buffalo Riverworks - Buffalo, NY
$86
Sat, 7:00 PM
Nov 29
2025
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - Wilkes Barre, PA
tickets
$55
Tue, 18:30
Jan 20
2026
OVO Hydro - Glasgow, UK
£63
Thu, 18:30
Jan 22
2026
Utilita Arena Cardiff - Cardiff, UK
£83
Fri, 18:30
Jan 23
2026
Co-op Live - Manchester, UK
tickets
£93
Sat, 18:30
Jan 24
2026
The O2 - London, UK
£81
Mon, 18:30
Feb 2
2026
Arenan, Fryshuset - Stockholm, Sweden
kr0
Fri, 21:00
Feb 13
2026
ChorusLife Arena - Bergamo, Italy
€143
Tue, 8:00 PM
Sep 2
2025
The Van Buren - Phoenix, AZ
tickets
$51
Thu, 7:00 PM
Sep 4
2025
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - San Diego, CA
Fri, 7:00 PM
Sep 5
2025
The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA
tickets
$54
Sat, 8:00 PM
Sep 6
2025
The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
tickets
$53
Mon, 8:00 PM
Sep 8
2025
Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR
tickets
$59
Tue, 6:30 PM
Sep 9
2025
Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
tickets
$79
Wed, 8:00 PM
Sep 10
2025
Showbox Sodo - Seattle, WA
tickets
$60
Fri, 7:00 PM
Sep 12
2025
The Depot - Salt Lake City, UT
tickets
$48
Mon, 7:30 PM
Sep 15
2025
The Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL
$49
Wed, 7:00 PM
Sep 17
2025
Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, ON
tickets
$69
Fri, 8:00 PM
Sep 19
2025
State Theatre of Ithaca - Ithaca, NY
tickets
$48
Sat, 8:00 PM
Sep 20
2025
State Theatre of Ithaca - Ithaca, NY
tickets
$52
Mon, 7:00 PM
Sep 22
2025
Citizens House of Blues Boston - Boston, MA
tickets
$62
Tue, 8:00 PM
Sep 23
2025
Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn, NY
tickets
$56
Wed, 8:00 PM
Sep 24
2025
Lincoln Theatre - Washington, DC
tickets
$57
Fri, 7:00 PM
Sep 26
2025
The Ritz - Raleigh, NC
tickets
$32
Sat, 8:00 PM
Sep 27
2025
Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
tickets
$39
Fri, 8:00 PM
Oct 3
2025
Atlantic Union Bank Center - Harrisonburg, VA
tickets
$73
Fri, 8:00 PM
Sep 5
2025
Choctaw Grand Theater - Durant, OK
tickets
$107
Sat, 8:00 PM
Sep 6
2025
Osage Casino Hotel - Tulsa - Tulsa, OK
tickets
$97
Sun, 3:00 PM
Sep 7
2025
Lucky Star Casino - Concho - El Reno, OK
Thu, 8:00 PM
Sep 11
2025
Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem, PA
tickets
$98
Sat, 7:00 PM
Sep 13
2025
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - Gary, IN
tickets
$99
Sun, 7:00 PM
Sep 14
2025
Hard Rock Live - Rockford - Rockford, IL
tickets
$114
Thu, 8:00 PM
Sep 18
2025
The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino - Verona, NY
tickets
$85
Fri, 8:00 PM
Sep 19
2025
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena - Atlantic City, NJ
tickets
$98
Sat, 8:00 PM
Sep 20
2025
Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino - Ledyard, CT
tickets
$130
Thu, 5:30 PM
Sep 24
2026
Florida State Fairgrounds - Tampa, FL
$1453
Wed, 18:30
Sep 24
2025
AFAS Dome - Antwerp, Belgium
€87

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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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