DEEP PURPLE

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After the advance ticket sales for the 'Mad In Europe' open-air tour in summer 2026 recently began, DEEP PURPLE now announces their next move: In fall 2026, the British hard rock legend will return to Germany for a series of arena concerts. For over five decades, DEEP PURPLE has been one of the most influential and defining rock bands in music history. With classics like 'Smoke on the Water' and 'Highway Star,' they have significantly shaped hard rock—and in 2026, they will still be performing with undiminished energy on the world's biggest stages. With more than 100 million albums sold and countless sold-out arenas worldwide, the British band is one of the most enduring acts in rock history. Since their formation in 1968, Deep Purple has regularly released chart-topping albums and toured worldwide—without losing sight of their musical roots.
Even in the new millennium, their success remains unbroken: Over the past ten years, the band has sold over 2 million albums, and their last four studio albums—including the current work '=1' (2024)—have consecutively reached number 1 on the German album charts. Their releases have topped charts across Europe, solidifying Deep Purple's status as one of the most important rock bands of the present. Parallel to the release of '=1,' the band launched a worldwide tour in 2024, which has increased their ticket sales since 2022 to over one million. This again underscores Deep Purple's exceptional position as one of the most popular stadium and arena bands in rock music. The current lineup—Ian Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover (bass), Ian Paice (drums), Don Airey (keyboards), and Simon McBride (guitar)—combines experience, virtuosity, and fresh energy. Especially since 2023, McBride has been providing new creative momentum: 'The native Irishman added a lot of power to the band and was able to give many of the well-known classics his own touch' (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay). Rumors about a new album in 2026 and constant new concert announcements show that Deep Purple shows no signs of taking a break. Their unmistakable sound—a eclectic mix of hard rock, blues, and progressive elements—remains timeless and continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans worldwide. Deep Purple—a band that has written rock history and continues to do so today.

Highlights

• Arena concerts in fall 2026
• Legendary rock band with over 100 million albums sold
• Current album '=1' reached number 1 on the German album charts

General Information

DEEP PURPLE returns to Germany in fall 2026 for a series of arena concerts. The British hard rock legend has been active for over five decades and has shaped rock history with classics like 'Smoke on the Water'.

Location

Uber-Platz 1, 10243 Berlin Friedrichshain, Germany

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