WHAT'S ON AT THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER
The Deaf Institute Manchester is a hidden gem that is spread across 3 floors of bars, live music, DJs, excitement, dancing, and vibrancy. The building originated in 1878 as The Deaf Institute and was reimagined in 2008 as an intimate bar and music venue.
The Deaf Institute has 3 main areas – The Music Hall, The Lodge, and The Den, each with their own vibe and offering, from live music, to dancing, to private parties, club nights, and events. With a capacity of around 250, The Music Hall is the largest space of this Grade II listed building.
With a great mix of concerts, events, and entertainment to look forward to, The Deaf Institute has got you covered. Upcoming events include 2000s Christmas School Disco, The Velvetines, Chris Hawkins, Lo Moon, Helicon, Cruz, Ghost Funk Orchestra, Willi Carlisle, and Manchester Psych Festival. See what’s on at The Deaf Institute below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Deaf Institute, Manchester
What's On at The Deaf Institute, Manchester
So Fetch - 2000s Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
So Fetch is happening, playing all your favourite hits from the 00s. Think Britney Spears to Avril Lavigne. McFly to Usher. Rihanna to Gwen Stefani. Justin Timberlake to Busted. Beyonce to Amy Winehouse. So whether you were a skater boi, or...Harleymoon Kemp
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
Harleymoon won Best New Artist at BCMA and was nominated as UK Best Female. Her latest single "Back in Tennessee" was picked up as the only UK artist track to be playlisted on Absolute Radio Country. ...Harleymoon Kemp Manchester Tickets
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
Harleymoon Kemp at Manchester The Deaf Institute...The Musicals Xmas Party (Manchester)
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
Mamma Mia The Musicals Party is coming to Manchester for a special Xmas party...Everyman - Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Crobot
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:CrobotPlus support:Ingenue...Lebrock
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:LebrockPlus support:Wolf ClubFenix...No Scrubs: 90s & 00s R&B Xmas Party (Manchester)
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
Join us for the ultimate throwback party as No Scrubs brings the best of 90s/00s R&B and hip hop to Deaf Institute for an Xmas special...Tech-Noir
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
TECH-NOIR Xmas special of Underground House Techno and breaks...Reggaeton Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton with UK's best Reggaeton DJ's playing all your favourite hits. ...Alright - Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Reggaeton Party (Manchester) December 2025
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
The UK's biggest Reggaeton Party is coming back to Manchester for our final party of 2025 and we are so excited...The Fear
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:The FearPlus supportNoiseless...Sea Fever
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Sea Fever - a five piece collective from Manchester. Fronted by Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr) on vocals and guitars, alongside singer Bethany Cassidy (Section 25), New Order's Tom Chapman and Phil Cunningham - with Tom on bass, guitars, ...The Christmas Indie Party Ft Jordan Scott & Russ Festival Friend
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
A night of Indie & Christmas bangers at the Deaf Institute featuring Truck Festival Dj Jordan Scott and everyone favourite Festival Friend: Russ...The Velvetines
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
The Velvetines are a Hard Rock indie/alt band from Bolton, Lancashire. With Cameron Tonge fronting the band with lead vocals and rhythm guitar. To George Parmenter's infectious riffs and solos on lead guitar! And Zakori Waring's heavy bass ...Giovanni's Room
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Manchester band Giovannis Room are an eclectic group, with a variety of influences, ranging from and between Glen Campbell to The Velvet Underground. They have made their mark on the Manchester scene with there chaotic performances, and a f...The Hara
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Grit, energy and a perceptive exploration of the chaos that surrounds them has fuelled the recent anthemic releases from Manchester rockers THE HARA. The genre-defying trio have topped the iTunes Album charts with the EP's 'Play Dead' (#1 ...The Hara Manchester Tickets
An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 3pm-7pm
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
The daytime indie party for over 30s returns to Manchester...Pierce Brothers
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 28 January 2026
For years twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce's high energy duo Pierce Brothers has been a staple of the Australian indie-folk / blues & roots scene. Exploding onto the world stage in 2014, the brothers started their journey as buskers on...Mustbejohn







