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Ian Gillan’s health forces Deep Purple to cancel two upcoming shows

Author Benedetta Baldin - 31.10.2026

Legendary band Deep Purple has announced that two of their upcoming shows have been canceled due to a health problem of lead singer Ian Gillan.

With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena (Leipzig) and tomorrow evening at the Sporthalle (Hamburg). This comes as a result of a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has resulted in his current hospitalisation.

We understand that this announcement comes at short notice and share the disappointment of all our wonderful fans that we are unable to perform in Leipzig and Hamburg.

Deep Purple and their team are focused on finding a suitable time to reschedule both these shows.

All tickets purchased will be valid for the rescheduled dates.

With the greatest love and respect…

Deep Purple x

Upcoming shows:

  • Tuesday, November 03, 2026 – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
  • Wednesday, November 04, 2026 – Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
  • Friday, November 06, 2026 – Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
  • Saturday, November 07, 2026 – Arena, Nuremberg, Germany
  • Monday, November 09, 2026 – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Zenith, Strasbourg, France
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026 – Arkéa Arena, Bordeaux, France
  • Friday, November 13, 2026 – Zenith, Nantes, France
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026 – LDLC Arena, Lyon, France
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle, UK
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK
  • Saturday, November 21, 2026 – BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham, UK
  • Sunday, November 22, 2026 – AO Arena, Manchester, UK
  • Tuesday, November 24, 2026 – Eventim Apollo, London, UK
  • Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Royal Albert Hall, London, UK
  • Saturday, December 05, 2026 – Suhai Hall, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Tuesday, December 08, 2026 – Movistar Arena, Santiago, Chile
  • Thursday, December 10, 2026 – Movistar Arena, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
  • Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – Arena Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Estadio Fray Nano, Mexico City, Mexico

Get your tickets by clicking here.

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