Deep Purple postpone two concerts in Germany after singer Ian Gillan, 81, is hospitalised following a 'medical emergency'

Ian Gillan, Deep Purple frontman, performing in Milan on 17 October, mid-way through the band's 86-show 'Splat!' world tour supporting their summer 2026 album.

Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan, 81, was rushed to hospital in Germany on Saturday just hours before the band was due on stage at Leipzig's QI Arena, with no diagnosis or discharge date announced. The Hertford-formed rock legends confirmed the emergency via Instagram, cancelling back-to-back German dates with no clarity on when Gillan can return to performing.

All tickets for the Leipzig and Hamburg shows will be valid for rescheduled dates, though no new dates have been set.

The crisis hits mid-tour: as of Saturday, Deep Purple's next listed date is November 3rd in Dortmund, with UK dates — including the Royal Albert Hall — beginning November 18th.

Former bassist Glenn Hughes, 74, retired from touring just three months ago ahead of open-heart surgery, raising fears over the band's future on the road.

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