Skint - Fontaines D.C Special
Thu 15 Oct · 23:00
42's
Venue events →
Similar events
View all →About This Event
On Thursday evenings, 42's in Manchester hosts its iconic SKINT night, offering an affordable opportunity to experience live music on a tight budget. A special Fontaines D.C. edition is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 22:00, promising a vibrant atmosphere filled with the raw energy characteristic of the band. This forthcoming event relies on loose change contributions rather than traditional ticketing, maintaining its unique identity within Manchester's music scene. The night provides a focused space for attendees to immerse themselves in the spirited performance before it begins in the late evening.
The special event on October 15, 2026, features performances celebrating the release of Fontaines D.C.'s new album 'Dopamine Chamber'. Attendees can expect an energising atmosphere, complemented by the sounds of resident DJs Damien and Reid, who will be spinning indie classics, disco floorfillers, and plenty of tracks by Fontaines D.C.
In terms of practicalities, the event will start at 22:00, with queue jump available for ticket-holders before midnight. The venue encourages a fun and vibrant dress code, prohibiting football shirts, tracksuit bottoms, sports shorts, and steel toe cap boots. Additionally, a range of affordable drinks will be available, including £1 shots and £3.20 bottles, to help keep the night lively.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of 42's.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Similar Events in Manchester
View all →
THE LAZYS - The Bread Shed, Manchester
Thu, 24 Sept 2026
The Bread Shed
£5Wrex & Support TBA
Fri, 25 Sept 2026
Holy Diver
£10Sentient Robot - Auto Human EP launch - with Tom Hingley
Fri, 25 Sept 2026
Llyod And Platt Kamera Ballroom
Foxy Rewind - Live at Empire Rochdale
Fri, 25 Sept 2026
Empire Rochdale
The Tubs
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
The Deaf Institute
£7.50Indie Discoteque (Manchester)
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
The Deaf Institute
More at 42's
View all →
Free – £8Skint - Freshers Special
Thu, 24 Sept 2026
From £1Dirty Dancefloors - Freshers Special
Fri, 25 Sept 2026
From £1Urban Legends - Freshers Special
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
Free – £8Ruby Tuesday - Freshers Special
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
£10Weekly Ticket (entry to all events in the week)
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
Free – £8Riot! - Freshers Special
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions
Skint - Fontaines D.C Special takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 23:00. The event runs until Friday, 16 October 2026.
Skint - Fontaines D.C Special is held at 42's in Manchester (2 Bootle St, Manchester M2 5GU, UK).
Tickets for Skint - Fontaines D.C Special range from £0 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of 42's can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Skint - Fontaines D.C Special is performing at Skint - Fontaines D.C Special.
Tickets for Skint - Fontaines D.C Special can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Skint - Fontaines D.C Special
🎤 Performer
About this event
On Thursday evenings, 42's in Manchester hosts its iconic SKINT night, offering an affordable opportunity to experience live music on a tight budget. A special Fontaines D.C. edition is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 22:00, promising a vibrant atmosphere filled with the raw energy characteristic of the band. This forthcoming event relies on loose change contributions rather than traditional ticketing, maintaining its unique identity within Manchester's music scene. The night provides a focused space for attendees to immerse themselves in the spirited performance before it begins in the late evening.
Automatically generated from official event data.
Details
The special event on October 15, 2026, features performances celebrating the release of Fontaines D.C.'s new album 'Dopamine Chamber'. Attendees can expect an energising atmosphere, complemented by the sounds of resident DJs Damien and Reid, who will be spinning indie classics, disco floorfillers, and plenty of tracks by Fontaines D.C.
In terms of practicalities, the event will start at 22:00, with queue jump available for ticket-holders before midnight. The venue encourages a fun and vibrant dress code, prohibiting football shirts, tracksuit bottoms, sports shorts, and steel toe cap boots. Additionally, a range of affordable drinks will be available, including £1 shots and £3.20 bottles, to help keep the night lively.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Skint - Fontaines D.C Special?
Skint - Fontaines D.C Special takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 23:00. The event runs until Friday, 16 October 2026.
Where is Skint - Fontaines D.C Special taking place?
Skint - Fontaines D.C Special is held at 42's in Manchester (2 Bootle St, Manchester M2 5GU, UK).
How much are tickets for Skint - Fontaines D.C Special?
Tickets for Skint - Fontaines D.C Special range from £0 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Is there anywhere to stay near Skint - Fontaines D.C Special?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of 42's can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Skint - Fontaines D.C Special?
Skint - Fontaines D.C Special is performing at Skint - Fontaines D.C Special.
How do I get tickets for Skint - Fontaines D.C Special?
Tickets for Skint - Fontaines D.C Special can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of 42's
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Price
Free – £8
Date
Until Friday, 16 October 2026
Time
Performer
More in Manchester
EventsList curates 176,000+ events across the UK. Tickets purchased via the venue or authorised sellers only.
More Events at 42's
View all →
—
Skint - Freshers Special
📍 42's
—
Dirty Dancefloors - Freshers Special
📍 42's
£1.00
—
Urban Legends - Freshers Special
📍 42's
£1.00
—
Ruby Tuesday - Freshers Special
📍 42's
—
Weekly Ticket (entry to all events in the week)
📍 42's
£10.00
—
Riot! - Freshers Special
📍 42's
Similar Events in Manchester
View all →
THE LAZYS - The Bread Shed, Manchester
📍 The Bread Shed
Wrex & Support TBA
📍 Holy Diver
From £5.00
—
Sentient Robot - Auto Human EP launch - with Tom Hingley
📍 Llyod And Platt Kamera Ballroom
From £10.00
Foxy Rewind - Live at Empire Rochdale
📍 Empire Rochdale
—
The Tubs
📍 The Deaf Institute
—
Indie Discoteque (Manchester)
📍 The Deaf Institute
More things to do in Manchester
- You&Me - Friday· Friday, 2 October 2026
- New Year's Eve at The Warehouse Project· Thursday, 31 December 2026
- D-Block Europe· Sunday, 25 October 2026
- KETTAMA· Friday, 6 November 2026
- Sonny Fodera· Friday, 26 March 2027
- Chris Stussy· Friday, 9 October 2026
- Chris Stussy presents USS @ Aviva Studios (Manchester)· Friday, 9 October 2026
- CATSEYE | Freight Island Manchester· Monday, 28 December 2026
- HALLOWEEN SECRET RAVE - Manchester· Saturday, 31 October 2026
- TROPILOCO Manchester @ Factory 251: Every Thursday· Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Whip-Round🤠 THURSDAYS AT DEAF | INDIE CLASSICS, POST-PUNK, NEW WAVE + MORE· Thursday, 15 October 2026
- The Loft: Hidde Van Wee (All Night Long)· Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Sublevel Shutdown - Manchester DNB Rave at Stage + Radio· Friday, 16 October 2026
- Kiiōtō feat. Lou Rhodes of Lamb· Friday, 16 October 2026