Last week, Deep Purple initially postponed two concerts in Germany following a medical emergency involving vocalist Ian Gillan. Following doctors’ orders, the band later cancelled all their remaining 2026 shows. The reason for the medical emergency was not revealed, but the singer has now given fans a health update, saying he is feeling much better and apologizing for having to cancel the shows.
Ian Gillan gives a health update following emergency hospitalization:
“Dear Friends, I had a procedure yesterday (Nov. 7) which was successful. I now have to rest, in order to make a complete recovery and ensure that I’m as fit as can be before getting back to work, thanks everybody for your patience and understanding. I really do appreciate it and apologise for all the inconvenience. Cheers,” Ian Gillan said.
Gillan has been dealing with complications from diabetes for years. The condition has also affected his eyesight causing him to lose about 70% of his vision as he revealed last year. Deep Purple was on the road promoting their new album “SPLAT!” released earlier this year. Last August they finally reunited with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore who joined them on stage during a show at Jones Beach, near New York City, to play “Smoke on the Water”.
Cancelled tour dates
November
- 3 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
- 4 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
- 6 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle
- 7 – Nuremberg, Germany – Arena
- 9 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
- 10 – Strasbourg, France – Zenith
- 12 – Bordeaux, France – Arkea Arena
- 13 – Nantes, France – Zenith
- 15 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena
- 18 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
- 19 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
- 21 – Birmingham, UK – BP Pulse Arena
- 22 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
- 24 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
- 25 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
December
- 5 – São Paulo, Brazil – Suhai Hall
- 8 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena
- 10 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Movistar Arena
- 13 – Monterrey, MX – Arena Monterrey
- 16 – Guadalajara, MX – Arena Guadalajara
- 19 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio Fray Nano