# Deep Purple Postpone European Tour Following Ian Gillan Health Emergency

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/deep-purple-postpone-european-tour-following-ian-gillan-health-emergency/
- Published: 2026-11-02T19:14:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Clash
- Original article: https://www.clashmusic.com/news/deep-purple-postpone-european-tour-following-ian-gillan-health-emergency/
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Deep Purple postponed the rest of their 2026 European and UK tour.
- Ian Gillan needed urgent hospital attention in Leipzig.
- Continuing the tour posed serious health risks, he said.

## Summary

Deep Purple have postponed the remaining dates of their 2026 European and UK tour after frontman Ian Gillan suffered a medical emergency in Leipzig. Gillan said continuing would carry serious risks, so the band made the decision on the advice of his medical team and management.

Gillan’s medical problem required urgent hospital attention, but the band has not shared further details. He thanked fans for their support and apologised for the inconvenience; the postponed dates are on hold until further notice.

## Coverage

- [Clash: Deep Purple Postpone European Tour Following Ian Gillan Health Emergency](https://www.clashmusic.com/news/deep-purple-postpone-european-tour-following-ian-gillan-health-emergency/)
- [Far Out: Deep Purple cancel 2026 UK and Europe tour due to Ian Gillan’s “very serious” health risks](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/deep-purple-cancel-2026-uk-europe-tour-due-to-ian-gillan-health-risks/)
- [Consequence: Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Gives Update After “Medical Emergency,” Band Postpones Remainder of Tour](https://consequence.net/2026/11/deep-purple-ian-gillan-update-medical-emergency/)
- [Louder: Deep Purple postpone remainder of their 2026 tour dates until further notice](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/deep-purple-postpone-2026-tour-ian-gillan-medical-emergency)
- [Blabbermouth: DEEP PURPLE Cancels Remainder Of Fall 2026 European Tour On Advice Of IAN GILLAN's Medical Team](https://blabbermouth.net/news/deep-purple-cancels-remainder-of-fall-2026-european-tour-on-advice-of-ian-gillans-medical-team)

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