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
WA3 Collective's 8th Birthday
AN AFTERNOON OF ROCK
Music Room
Saturday 1 August 2026
An Afternoon of ROCK & METAL brings a daytime rock and metal party to all you over 30s. With a mix of well known rock, hair metal, pop-punk, grunge and nu-metal hits from across the decades, there will be something for everyone. Come and r...COSPLAY Club Night Launch/ Con Afterparty
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 1 August 2026
COSPLAY is Manchester's ultimate alternative, con-friendly club night from Alt Party Co & Asylum Warrington...Jack Carroll
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 7 August 2026
Britain's Got Talent Runner-Up, Star of BBC's Live at the Apollo, QI and Sky sitcom Trollied, as well as award winning movie Eaten by Lions, returns to the stage with his new stand up comedy show, Walking Funny. ...Freight - Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 8 August 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Unit 17 - Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 14 August 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...The Velvetines
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 22 August 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...Mallory Knox
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 22 August 2026
Action! Presents?Mallory Knox+ Special Guests...Violet Grohl
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 25 August 2026
The eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, grunge singer Violet Grohl has also performed on stage with the Foo Fighters alongside her own solo career. ...Ray Bull
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 28 August 2026
Who is Ray Bull? That question has been the engine behind one of the internet's most fascinating indie breakthroughs. Is it one guy? Two? A viral account spiraling into a music project? Ray Bull has spent their existence purposefully blur...Hello Darling - Manchester Pride Special
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sunday 30 August 2026
A Queer House and Nu Disco Affair Slip into something tight, pack your poppers, and whisper those two magic words: 'Hello Darling'...The Sway - Manchester
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 4 September 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...The Dunwells
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 10 September 2026
The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, drawing influence from their shared love of bands like Bon Iver, Elbow and Damien Rice. Consisting of brothers Josep...Emma Blackery
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 12 September 2026
 Since her debut EP release in 2013, it would be fair to say that Emma Blackery has made a name for herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music world. With her debut album Villains charting at number 24 in the UK albums chart in ...Glyders




