Deep Purple has postponed two concerts after singer Ian Gillan was hospitalized for an unspecified medical emergency, the band announced Saturday.
“With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena in Leipzig and tomorrow evening at the Sporthalle in Hamburg,” the group said in a statement posted to its official Facebook page.
“This comes as a result of a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has resulted in his current hospitalization,” the statement said. “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.”
Gillan, 81, and his bandmates are touring in support of their latest studio album, “Splat!,” which was released in July.
The next show is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Dortmund, Germany.
Upcoming Deep Purple 2026 tour dates include:
Nov. 3 – Dortmund, Germany, Westfalenhalle
Nov. 4 – Berlin, Germany, Uber Arena
Nov. 6 – Frankfurt, Germany, Festhalle
Nov. 7 – Nuremberg, Germany, Arena
Nov. 9 – Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ziggo Dome
Nov. 10 – Strasbourg, France, Zenith
Nov. 12 – Bordeaux, France, Arkea Arena
Nov. 13 – Nantes, France, Zenith
Nov. 15 – Lyon, France, LDLC Arena
Nov. 18 – Newcastle, UK, Utilita Arena
Nov. 19 – Glasgow, UK, OVO Hydro
Nov. 21 – Birmingham, UK, BP Pulse Arena
Nov. 22 – Manchester, UK, AO Arena
Nov. 24 – London, UK, Eventim Apollo
Nov. 25 – London, UK, Royal Albert Hall
Nov. 5 – Sao Paulo, Brazil, Suhai Hall
Nov. 8 – Santiago, Chile, Movistar Arena
Nov. 10 – Buenos Aires, Argentina, Movistar Arena
Nov. 13 – Monterrey, Mexico, Arena Monterrey
Nov. 16 – Guadalajara, Mexico, Arena Guadalajara
Nov. 19 – Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio Fray Nano
The Leipzig and Hamburg shows will be rescheduled. Tickets for the postponed concerts will be honored at new dates.