Safeguard at The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Safeguard are playing The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Sunday, 7 June 2026. Doors open at 6pm, with the night wrapping by 9pm. This listing is part of the Manchester grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Manchester gigs there.

Safeguard is a 5-piece emo/pop punk band from Yorkshire. Formed in late2016, they released their debut EP When Did You Stop Caring? In 2017, quickly earning a name for themselves within the scene. Described by Rock Sound as“colliding emo introspection and high-flying pop punk”,the band released I’m aStranger to Myself featuring lead singles ‘Harbour’ and ‘November’.After a fast-paced few years and touring extensively across the UK, following farewell single‘Severance’ in late 2017, the band announced an indefinite hiatus–disbanding in early 2019. 2025 brought the return of Safeguard–encapsulating their original sound, mixed with new ideas and direction.Following a sold-out headline show at Oporto in Leeds, the momentum hasn’t slowed: with regular live shows and slots alongside bands like C

Venue: The Deaf Institute, Manchester

More info: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/event/safeguard/

Source: www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk

About Safeguard

Safeguard headlines this Manchester gig on Sunday, 7 June 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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