Deep Purple announce 2026 UK arena tour
Deep Purple are touring UK arenas next November.
Deep Purple have announced a five-date arena tour for November 2026.
The rock legends will head to Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London next year.
The tour kicks off on November 18 at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, before heading to Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (November 19), Birmingham’s BP Pulse Live Arena (November 21), Manchester’s AO Arena (November 22), and wrapping up at London’s Eventim Apollo on November 24.
Joining Deep Purple on select dates are Mammoth WVH — the powerhouse project led by Wolfgang Van Halen — and rising UK outfit Jayler. Mammoth WVH will appear at all shows except London, while Jayler will support across the full run.
With a legacy spanning more than five decades, Deep Purple continue to inspire generations through their iconic catalogue, from the thunderous riffs of Smoke on the Water to the blistering pace of Highway Star. Their influence recently surged again when Child in Time was reimagined for the trailer of hit series Stranger Things, introducing their sound to a new audience.
The band’s latest studio album, 2024’s critically praised =1, reaffirmed their creative vitality. As they gear up for another round of live shows, fans can expect a setlist packed with classics and some surprises along the way.
Tickets go on general sale Friday (21.11.25) at 10am via AEG Presents.
The band previously announced a European tour for June and July 2026.
The tour news comes after frontman Ian Gillan, 80, revealed he is losing his eyesight and admitted retirement is on the horizon.
He told Uncut magazine: “It’s one of those things. I’ve only got 30 per cent vision.
“That won’t get better. It makes life mysterious. The hardest thing is working on my laptop. I can’t see anything on the screen unless I use my peripheral vision – I pick up a line by looking at it sideways. But you find a way. You adapt.”
He continued: “It’s hilarious this growing old thing. It’s a laugh a minute. Well, sometimes yes and sometimes no. I walk down the road and hear something drop off – clang, there’s something else gone. Nothing’s changed really apart from I can’t pole vault any more. Other than that, things move a little more slowly. But nothing’s changed.”
As for how long he can carry on touring, he added: “I think if I lose my energy I’m going to stop. I don’t want to be an embarrassment to anyone. We’re not far off that. It creeps up on you – you don’t really notice.”
Deep Purple's 2026 UK tour dates:
November 18 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
November 19 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
November 20 – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live Arena
November 22 – Manchester, AO Arena
November 24 – London, Eventim Apollo
