Deep Purple Postpones European Tour After Gillan’s Emergency

Deep Purple postponed the remaining European and UK dates on its 2026 tour after vocalist Ian Gillan was hospitalized with a medical emergency. Gillan said he underwent a successful procedure on November 6 and needed to rest to recover. He did not disclose the nature of his condition or say when he would return to work.

In an online statement posted November 7, Gillan thanked fans for their patience and apologized for the inconvenience. The band said the tour pause followed medical advice and concerns about the risks of continuing while he was unwell.

The postponements followed Gillan’s hospitalization in Leipzig, Germany, before the band’s October 31 concert. Deep Purple also postponed the following night’s show in Hamburg. The band said it was working on replacement dates for those two performances, and that existing tickets would remain valid.

The affected itinerary also includes dates in Germany, the Netherlands and France, followed by shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London. The schedule listed dates from November 3 through November 25, including a November 25 performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

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