Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan says he is recovering after a successful medical procedure, following a health emergency that forced the band to postpone their remaining November European and UK concerts.
The 81-year-old singer became unwell in Leipzig at the end of October and required urgent hospital treatment. Deep Purple initially postponed shows in Leipzig and Hamburg before confirming that the rest of their European and UK run could not go ahead as planned. Our earlier report covered Gillan’s hospitalisation and the initial uncertainty surrounding the UK tour.
In an update reported on 7 November, Gillan said the procedure had been successful and that he now needed time to rest and make a complete recovery before returning to work. He thanked fans for their patience and apologised for the disruption. The nature of the medical issue has not been disclosed.
Which Deep Purple UK concerts are postponed?
All six scheduled November UK dates are postponed:
- 18 November — Utilita Arena, Newcastle
- 19 November — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- 21 November — BP Pulse Live, Birmingham
- 22 November — AO Arena, Manchester
- 24 November — Eventim Apollo, London
- 25 November — Royal Albert Hall, London
Replacement dates have not yet been announced. The band says previously purchased tickets will remain valid for rescheduled performances. Fans should check official venue, promoter and ticket-provider channels before making travel arrangements.
What happens to the rest of the tour?
European concerts in Germany, the Netherlands and France have also been postponed. Deep Purple’s official tour calendar continues to list December performances in Latin America, but those dates remain subject to further updates as Gillan recovers. The band has not announced a revised timetable for the affected UK shows.
It is a difficult interruption for a group still drawing audiences after more than five decades. Deep Purple’s recent SPLAT! era has also brought renewed attention to the band’s recording career: Imminent Infinity previously covered the album’s arrival in the UK Top 20.
For now, the priority is Gillan’s recovery rather than speculation about when the band will return to the stage.
