Deep Purple have announced a special live show in London for 2026. Find all the details below.
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The band will play a hometown gig at the historic Royal Albert Hall in the capital on Wednesday November 25.
It’ll see them reconnect with one of the most significant venues in their storied history. In 1969, Deep Purple became the first rock band to premiere a full classical composition with an orchestra at the venue – a landmark moment in British music.
The ‘Smoke On The Water’ group’s forthcoming return to the Royal Albert Hall is billed as a “one night only” event, following a concert at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith the previous evening (Tuesday November 24).
Per a press release, the new date will be “a full-throttle Deep Purple rock show, showcasing a band that remains creatively unstoppable, musically fearless, and utterly commanding on stage”.
“In the grandeur of the Royal Albert Hall, the band will once again prove why they remain one of rock’s most compelling live forces, making this event an essential moment for fans old and new alike,” it adds.
Before heading to the capital, Deep Purple are set to take to the stage at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena (November 18), Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (19), Birmingham’s BP Pulse Arena (21) and Manchester’s AO Arena (22).
Tickets for the new Royal Albert Hall date go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (February 6) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.
Deep Purple will also tour across Europe this year, and play shows in Japan, Indonesia and Mexico.
The band released their latest studio album, ‘=11’, in the summer of 2024. That year, they played a gig at London’s O2 as part of their UK and European tour. Their most recent live performance took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November last year (via Setlist.FM).
Deep Purple are currently fronted by singer Ian Gillan, alongside bassist Roger Glover, drummer Ian Paice, keyboardist Don Airey and guitarist Simon McBride. ‘=1’ marked the band’s first album with McBride, who joined the line-up after longtime member Steve Morse left due to personal circumstances.
Late last year, Gillan revealed that he was losing his eyesight and said retirement was “not far off”.
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