Junkyard Drive — Manchester, Friday, 18 September 2026

Name: Junkyard Drive at The Deaf Institute
Start: 2026-09-18T18:00:00
End: 2026-09-18T22:00:00
Location: The Deaf Institute

Junkyard Drive — Quick Facts

Since their inception in 2014, Junkyard Drive has made a mark on the rock scene with intense energy and unequivocal passion. After cementing their reputation with the albums “Black Coffee” and “Electric

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The Details

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DateFriday, 18 September 2026

Doors6pm

EntryTBA

AgesAll ages

Where

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

Junkyard Drive are playing The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Friday, 18 September 2026. Doors open at 6pm, with the night wrapping by 10pm. This listing is part of the Manchester grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Manchester gigs there.

Since their inception in 2014, Junkyard Drive has made a mark on the rock scene with intense energy and unequivocal passion. After cementing their reputation with the albums “Black Coffee” and “Electric Love”, they have proven their ability to evolve and create music that resonates.
“Look At Me Now”, their latest new album, is not just a musical rebirth for Junkyard Drive, but also a deeply personal journey. The album takes listeners into the struggles and triumphs of the band members, with songs reflecting on themes such as gender identity, addiction, and mental health – subjects that have touched the core of the band. With this honesty, Junkyard Drive tells stories that both challenge and enrich, underlining their commitment to producing music t
Venue: The Deaf Institute, Manchester
More info: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/event/junkyard-drive/
Source: www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk

VenueThe Deaf Institute, Manchester

About Junkyard Drive

Junkyard Drive headlines this Manchester gig on Friday, 18 September 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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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.

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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.

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Common Questions

Five things people ask before turning up to Junkyard Drive at The Deaf Institute, Manchester.

Where is Junkyard Drive playing in Manchester?

Junkyard Drive is at The Deaf Institute, Manchester.

When does the gig start?

Doors 6pm, set ends around 10pm on Friday, 18 September 2026.

How much does it cost?

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.

Are there other Manchester gigs and bookings?

For more upcoming gigs see the Manchester gig directory. For weekly slots, the Manchester open mic directory. For the wider scene, the Manchester live music hub. Artists looking for paid bookings, see how to get gigs in Manchester.

What's a grass-roots gig?

A UK gig at an independent venue — typically capped under 600 capacity — by an artist who isn't on a major-label arena tour. In: pubs, basement bars, indie clubs, community halls, arts centres, and small folk / jazz / punk festivals. Out: arenas, stadiums, the O2 chain, Royal Albert Hall, Symphony Hall, the Barbican, premium dining-cabaret rooms (Jazz Cafe, KOKO, Boisdale), and mega-festival sites (Reading, Leeds, Glastonbury, BST Hyde Park). Major-artist 'World Tour' / 'Arena Tour' / 'Greatest Hits' shows are also excluded — this directory is for the early-career bands, local promoter nights and Tuesday-evening residencies the bigger aggregators tend to miss.

How was this listing sourced?

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Junkyard Drive at The Deaf Institute, Manchester