The Stockport five-piece Blossoms will return to one of Manchester’s most recognisable small venues this summer for a one-night-only anniversary concert. The band announced they will play an "intimate gig" at The Deaf Institute on Wednesday 5 August to mark the 10th birthday of their self-titled debut album.
Hometown, close-up
The show represents a deliberate step back from the arena-sized settings the group now routinely fill, and a chance for fans to see the band in a room with a capacity of just 250. The performance will revisit tracks from their first record alongside selections from their subsequent releases as the band prepares to issue their sixth studio project, Songs From The Wedding Cake, later this year.
“We’re playing an intimate gig at The Deaf Institute on Weds 5th August to celebrate 10 years of our debut album! We’re going to record the show & release it as a special edition double CD of our new album. Pre-order it now for exclusive pre-sale access.” — BLOSSOMS (@BlossomsBand)
Recording and release plans
The band have stated the concert will be recorded and released as a special edition double CD tied to the new album — a move likely to appeal to collectors and dedicated local followers. Pre-orders for that release will grant exclusive pre-sale access to the intimate Manchester date, according to the band’s announcement.
- Venue: The Deaf Institute, central Manchester
- Date: Wednesday 5 August
- Capacity: approximately 250
- Special release: concert to be recorded for a double CD edition
Local context
Blossoms have long emphasised their Manchester and Stockport connections and have returned frequently in recent years — including a mini residency of five shows earlier in the city. Staging this show on the 10th anniversary (the band’s announcement cites the original release date as 5 August 2026) signals a deliberate nod to the venues and audiences that supported them in their early days.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Band | Blossoms |
| Venue | The Deaf Institute, Manchester |
| Date | 5 August |
| Capacity | 250 |
Tickets and further details are expected to be made available through the band’s official channels and the venue. For Manchester music fans, the event presents a rare chance to see one of the city’s most successful contemporary bands in a very small, familiar room.
