When Chai Met Toast is a pop band from India. The quartet came into being with their debut EP ‘Joy of Little Things’ in 2017. Over the next year, they crafted their sophomore offering ‘Believe’, e
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DateSaturday, 15 August 2026
Doors18:00
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages
Where
The Deaf InstituteManchester Manchester
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When Chai Met Toast are playing The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Doors open at 18:00, with the night wrapping by 21:00. This listing is part of the Manchester grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Manchester gigs there.
When Chai Met Toast is a pop band from India. The quartet came into being with their debut EP ‘Joy of Little Things’ in 2017. Over the next year, they crafted their sophomore offering ‘Believe’, establishing them as genre pioneers in the country. The band’s first full length album ‘When We Feel Young’ (2021) propelled their worldwide listener base. WCMT’s sound can be best described as a mix of indie folk and alternative rock. Their live performances have attracted audiences globally, with performances headlining numerous Indian festivals, sets at the Singapore Grand Prix 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai, and sold out tours across the UK and US. The band’s latest is their third EP ‘LYTS’, recorded in London with producer Richard Wilkin
Venue: The Deaf Institute, Manchester
More info: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/event/when-chai-met-toast-2/
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VenueThe Deaf Institute, Manchester
The Artist — When Chai Met Toast
When Chai Met Toast headlines this Manchester gig on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
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.
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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