MANCHESTER · GRASS-ROOTS GIG

AN AFTERNOON OF INDIE at The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Saturday, 18 July 2026 · doors 2pm · The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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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DateSaturday, 18 July 2026
Doors2pm
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages

Where

The Deaf Institute
Manchester
Manchester

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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

VenueThe Deaf Institute, Manchester

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

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AN AFTERNOON OF INDIE is at The Deaf Institute, Manchester.
Doors 2pm, set ends around 6pm on Saturday, 18 July 2026.
Entry price isn't listed. Most grass-roots gigs are pay-on-the-door — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's socials for advance tickets.
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