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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Band Postpones Remaining 2026 Tour Dates Following Frontman’s Hospitalization
Deep Purple have postponed the remaining dates of their 2026 European and UK tour after frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalised with a medical problem in Leipzig. Gillan said doctors warned of “very serious risks” if he continued performing, so the band decided to pause the shows on medical advice.
Gillan apologised to fans and said he was heartbroken to postpone the concerts. Deep Purple had been due to play in Germany, France, the Netherlands and the UK; the rescheduled dates are yet to be announced. The band also has December shows planned in Chile, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, whose status is uncertain.
In short
- Ian Gillan was hospitalised in Leipzig.
- Deep Purple postponed the rest of its European and UK 2026 tour.
- The band’s December dates in South America and Mexico may also be affected.
Explained simply
Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in the late 1960s, known for songs such as Smoke on the Water. Ian Gillan, one of the band’s best-known singers, first joined in 1969 and has performed with them across several periods.
The band’s touring line-up has changed over the decades, but Gillan remains its frontman. Their concerts bring together long-time fans and newer listeners, and a postponed tour can affect venues, travel plans and ticket holders across several countries.
The band has played internationally for decades, so its planned dates in South America are also part of the wider tour schedule. Whether those concerts go ahead may depend on Gillan’s health and the band’s plans.
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