Deep Purple Postpones Two German Shows After Ian Gillan Is Hospitalised
Deep Purple has postponed two concerts in Germany after its frontman, Ian Gillan, was hospitalised following a medical emergency. The British rock band announced the decision on Saturday, 31 October 2026, in a statement on its official website and on Instagram.
The postponed shows are at QI Arena in Leipzig and Sporthalle Hamburg. The Leipzig concert was scheduled for 31 October. Together, the two postponed performances were set for 31 October and 1 November, according to Al.com.
"Postponed" means the shows have been moved rather than dropped. The band said tickets bought for the original Leipzig and Hamburg dates will stay valid for the new ones. It also said it is working to find a suitable time to reschedule both concerts. No new dates have been given yet, so fans who hold tickets will need to watch the band's channels for updates.
Gillan is 81 years old, according to People. He first joined Deep Purple in 1969, and he has been one of the band's best-known voices ever since. The band's statement did not describe his condition or how long he is expected to stay in hospital.
The German dates are part of Deep Purple's SPLAT! world tour, which has been running since late summer. More shows are still on the calendar through late December, with dates across Europe, the United Kingdom, South America and Mexico.
For the crew, promoters and venues tied to the German dates, a postponement means planning a new date from scratch. For ticket holders, it means holding onto their tickets and waiting. The band's next update will show whether the rest of the tour schedule changes too.
