Live at The Deaf Institute: An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm
Saturday, 5 December 2026 at The Deaf Institute, Manchester
About this event
An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm is scheduled for Saturday, 5 December 2026 at The Deaf Institute, Manchester. An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s is on the bill.
After numerous sold out events at The Deaf Institute, the U.K's biggest indie party returns to Manchester again for a special festive afternoon of non-stop indie bangers this December
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 for everyone.
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We've played indie at Glasto, Isle of Wight, Latitude, Green Man, Standon, Camp Bestival and even main stage at Knebworth (but probably not the year you are thinking of).
There is a strict door policy of no under 30s, so please bring ID as yuo will be asked to show it
"A feast of floppy-fringed floor-fillers" - Time Out
Recommended as one of the U.K's top indie parties by BBC Radio 6
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Time
- 15:00 – 19:00 local time
- Venue
- The Deaf Institute
- Address
- 135 Grosvenor Street, M1 7HE, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Alternative rock · Indie rock
Venue & getting there
135 Grosvenor Street, M1 7HE, Manchester
How to get to The Deaf Institute
- Higher Cambridge Street / Booth Street WestBus stop400 m
5 min walk - Manchester Piccadilly train stationTrain570 m
7 min walk - Manchester Oxford Road railway stationTrain580 m
7 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away.
Hotels near The Deaf Institute
- Peckforton Castle220 mCheck prices
- Hyatt Regency Manchester330 mCheck prices
- Hyatt House Manchester340 mCheck prices
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Your visit to The Deaf Institute
- Date
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Starts
- 15:00
- Getting there
- Higher Cambridge Street / Booth Street West (bus stop), 400 m – about 5 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away
- Staying nearby
- 7 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Peckforton Castle (220 m)
Every upcoming An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s date
- An Afternoon of Indie BIRMINGHAM - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmO'Neil's, Birmingham
- An Afternoon of Indie BRIGHTON - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmDust, Brighton
- An Afternoon of Indie HULL - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmThe Welly, Hull
- An Afternoon of Indie COVENTRY - Indie for the over 30s, 2pm-6pmhmv Empire, Coventry
- An Afternoon of IndieO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth
- Old School Indie NYE Party - Thu 31 December, 8:30pm-1:30am (18+)The Phoenix, London
- An Afternoon of Indie LEEDS - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmThe Backroom, Leeds
- An Afternoon of Indie EDINBURGH - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmLa Belle Angèle, Edinburgh
- An Afternoon of Indie NOTTINGHAM - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmSaltbox, Nottingham
- An Afternoon of Indie NEWCASTLE - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmCut, (Above Tup Tup Palace), Newcastle upon Tyne
- An Afternoon of Indie SHEFFIELD - Indie for the over 30s, 2:30pm-6:30pmCorporation, Sheffield
- An Afternoon of Indie BRISTOL - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmLoco Klub, Bristol
- An Afternoon of Indie LONDON - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmDingwalls, London
- An Afternoon of Indie LIVERPOOL - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmArts Club, Liverpool
- An Afternoon of Indie GLASGOW (Over 30s Only), 3pm-7pmThe Record Factory, Glasgow
- An Afternoon of Indie CAMBRIDGE - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pmKiki, Cambridge
Also at The Deaf Institute that week
Good to know
When is “An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm”?
An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 15:00 local time.
Where is “An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm” held?
Venue: The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor Street, M1 7HE, Manchester, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “An Afternoon of Indie MANCHESTER - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to The Deaf Institute by public transport?
The closest stop is Higher Cambridge Street / Booth Street West (bus stop), 400 m from The Deaf Institute – roughly 5 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The Deaf Institute?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 290 m away.
Where else is An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s performing?
An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s also has 16 more dates coming up, for example Birmingham (7 Nov 2026), Brighton (21 Nov 2026) and Hull (28 Nov 2026).
