# Deep Purple postpone shows after Ian Gillan hospitalised following “medical emergency”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/deep-purple-postpone-shows-after-ian-gillan-hospitalised-following-medical-emergency/
- Published: 2026-11-01T09:38:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T10:09:51+00:00
- Original publisher: NME
- Original article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/deep-purple-postpone-shows-ian-gillan-hospitalised-medical-emergency-3974745?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deep-purple-postpone-shows-ian-gillan-hospitalised-medical-emergency
- Topics: Health, Medicine

## Key points

- Ian Gillan was hospitalised after a medical emergency.
- Deep Purple postponed shows in Leipzig and Hamburg.
- Existing tickets will be valid for rescheduled dates.

## Summary

Deep Purple have postponed two German concerts after 81-year-old singer Ian Gillan was hospitalised following a medical emergency. The short-notice cancellations affect the Leipzig show scheduled for 31 October and the Hamburg performance due on 1 November.

The band said it was arranging replacement dates and that existing tickets would remain valid. It has not shared details about Gillan’s condition; the group is scheduled to resume its European tour in Dortmund on 3 November, before UK dates later in the month.

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