AN AFTERNOON OF INDIE — Quick Facts
An Afternoon of Indie returns to Manchester for another indie daytime party After three sold out events in a row at The Deaf Institute and due to phenomenal demand, the U.K’s biggest indie party is coming back to M
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The Deaf Institute
Manchester
Manchester
About this venue
The Deaf Institute hosts grass-roots gigs in Manchester. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night — check the details panel above. Find The Deaf Institute online
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About this gig
AN AFTERNOON OF INDIE are playing The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Saturday, 18 July 2026. Doors open at 2pm, with the night wrapping by 6pm. This listing is part of the Manchester grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Manchester gigs there.
An Afternoon of Indie returns to Manchester for another indie daytime party After three sold out events in a row at The Deaf Institute and due to phenomenal demand, the U.K’s biggest indie party is coming back to Manchester, earlier than planned, for a special Summer afternoon edition of An Afternoon of Indie to bring you another day of non-stop indie bangers this July Strictly over 30s only, this is one for the slightly older indie kids. Times: 3-7pm We’ve hosted indie events in 17 other cities too Brought to you Old School Indie Feeling Gloomy (turning 20 this year) & Age Against The Machine our DJs will be playing a mix of indie classics from across the decades so whether you were an 70s punk, 80s new waver, 90s britpopper or early 00s poser they’ll be something fo
Venue: The Deaf Institute, Manchester
More info: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/event/an-afternoon-of-indie/
Source: www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk
About AN AFTERNOON OF INDIE
AN AFTERNOON OF INDIE headlines this Manchester gig on Saturday, 18 July 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
About The Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute is one of Manchester's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.
Planning your Manchester night
Grass-roots gigs in Manchester are intimate by design: most rooms cap below 200, the band is on stage close to the floor, and the support acts often deserve as much attention as the headliner. Arrive within thirty minutes of doors to catch the openers and pick a sightline you're happy with.
Entry hasn't been published — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's social channels for advance ticketing.
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