The Rat & Pigeon

Small live room in Manchester for indie, punk and experimental gigs. Mostly DIY-feel shows with local bands and touring acts from the UK and abroad. Expect loud guitars, tight crowds and nights that run late. Good for discovering new underground names.

The Rat & Pigeon programmes a steady run of indie, rock and punk concerts with a handful of pop-leaning and experimental bills. The listing shows a mix of local acts and touring bands, from UK newcomers to visitors like GREEN MILK From The Planet Orange. The venue looks like the kind of place where scenes cross paths and line-ups are varied. Crowds are up close to the stage and the atmosphere is direct rather than polished. If you go for live discovery and energetic nights, you’ll find bands on short runs, collaborative bills and surprise pairings — a proper Manchester spot for digging into new music.