The Deaf Institute is a well-known nightclub, live music venue, and bar located in Manchester, United Kingdom. Established in 2008, it occupies a Grade II listed building on Grosvenor Street, which originally opened in 1878 as the Manchester Deaf and Dumb Institute. The building’s Victorian heritage provides an atmospheric backdrop for its events, with the interior featuring unique design elements such as antique wallpapers, taxidermy, and a domed music hall featuring a distinctive mirrorball and auditorium-style seating.

Over the years, The Deaf Institute has gained a reputation as one of Manchester’s most cherished cultural venues, celebrated for its eclectic programming that spans indie, rock, electronic, hip hop, and alternative genres. Its three floors consist of a ground-floor café-bar, a first-floor music hall, and a rooftop terrace, each offering a different ambiance and experience. The venue has played a crucial role in fostering Manchester’s vibrant music and nightlife scenes, often serving as both a launch pad for local acts and a must-play stop for touring artists.

Though the venue faced closure in 2020 due to the financial pressures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it was swiftly rescued by new management, Mission Mars, ensuring its survival and continued influence on the city’s cultural landscape. Throughout its history, The Deaf Institute has retained its original location and much of its charismatic structure, with refurbishments focused on preserving the unique character of the venue while enhancing facilities for both performers and audiences. Notable artists who have performed at The Deaf Institute include international acts such as Adele, Franz Ferdinand, Courtney Barnett, Wolf Alice, Jorja Smith, Father John Misty, and Charli XCX, alongside celebrated local performers and bands like Blossoms, The 1975, Pale Waves, Everything Everything, and Bugzy Malone.