MANCHESTER · GRASS-ROOTS GIG

Tommy WÁ at The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Saturday, 2 May 2026 · doors 6pm · The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Tommy WÁ — Quick Facts

Tommy WÁ is a Nigerian-born, Ghana-based singer, songwriter, and poet known for a musical style that blends Afro-folk, indie, and soul with themes of identity, migration, and love. His music is characterized by a rich, e

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DateSaturday, 2 May 2026
Doors6pm
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages

Where

The Deaf Institute
Manchester
Manchester

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About this gig

Tommy WÁ are playing The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Saturday, 2 May 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.

Tommy WÁ is a Nigerian-born, Ghana-based singer, songwriter, and poet known for a musical style that blends Afro-folk, indie, and soul with themes of identity, migration, and love. His music is characterized by a rich, emotive sound featuring finger-picked guitar, mellow percussion, and lyrics sung in a mix of English, Yoruba, and Pidgin. He is also known for being an all-around artist and storyteller.

Venue: The Deaf Institute, Manchester

More info: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/event/tommy-wa/

Source: www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk

VenueThe Deaf Institute, Manchester

About Tommy WÁ

Tommy WÁ headlines this Manchester gig on Saturday, 2 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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About The Deaf Institute

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Tommy WÁ is at The Deaf Institute, Manchester.
Doors 6pm, set ends around 9pm on Saturday, 2 May 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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