Deep Purple extend 2026 tour with major German arena run
Published on 08/25/2026 at 21:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Deep Purple are taking their SPLAT! world tour deep into Germany in late 2026. According to the band’s official tour listings and German ticket outlets, the hard rock veterans have added a six-date indoor arena leg in Leipzig, Hamburg, Dortmund, Berlin, Frankfurt and Nuremberg on top of their summer open-air shows.
German arena dates for autumn 2026
The official Deep Purple tour overview lists a Europe Winter 2026 leg with German shows in Leipzig on October 31, Hamburg on November 1, Dortmund on November 3, Berlin on November 4, Frankfurt on November 6 and Nuremberg on November 7, all branded as part of the SPLAT! tour.
German promoter and ticketing information confirms the full routing, with the dates set for Leipzig’s QUARTERBACK Immobilien Arena, Hamburg’s Sporthalle, Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Uber Arena in Berlin, Festhalle Frankfurt and Arena Nürnberger Versicherung in Nuremberg, and notes UK band Jayler as the support act for the indoor run.
From Meppen to Munich – summer shows first
Before the arenas, Deep Purple will already hit Germany in summer 2026 under the Mad In Europe banner, with open-air concerts announced in Meppen, Mönchengladbach, Coburg, Ulm and at Munich’s Tollwood festival between June 20 and July 19.
This means German fans get two separate chances to see the band in 2026, first outdoors at festivals and castle courtyards and later in large indoor arenas, a denser schedule than on many previous tours where Germany often saw only three or four stops.
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How the 2026 world tour is structured
The 2026 itinerary is built around the new studio album SPLAT!, released on July 3, 2026 on earMUSIC, which the band’s label presents as Deep Purple’s 24th studio record and the follow-up to the 2024 album =1.
According to the tour section of the official site, the run first covers Canada and the USA in August and early September 2026, then moves to a Europe Winter 2026 leg with arenas in Bulgaria, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Germany before heading to Mexico in December.
The musical core of SPLAT!
Label information describes SPLAT! as one of the heaviest Deep Purple albums in years, recorded largely live in the studio with the current lineup and produced once again in collaboration with longtime producer Bob Ezrin.
The album’s advance single Guilt Trippin’ arrived just days ahead of the full release, following earlier tracks such as Arrogant Boy and Diablo, and continues the band’s blend of hard rock riffing, Hammond organ lines and melodic choruses that has defined their sound since the 1970s.
Where Deep Purple stand now
Deep Purple’s next confirmed German show is on November 4, 2026 at Uber Arena in Berlin as part of the Europe Winter 2026 arena leg.
Deep Purple at a glance
- Act: Deep Purple
- Genre: Hard rock / classic rock
- Origin: Hertford, England, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1968
- Lineup: Ian Gillan (vocals), Steve Morse (guitar), Roger Glover (bass), Don Airey (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums)
- Label: earMUSIC
- Key works: Machine Head (1972), Made in Japan (1972), Perfect Strangers (1984), =1 (2024)
- Current album/single: SPLAT!, released July 3, 2026
- Charts / certifications: =1 re-entered the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart in August 2025, while Deep Purple’s catalog has surpassed 2.3 billion streams on Spotify overall.
- Next live date: November 4, 2026, Berlin, Uber Arena
Frequently asked questions about Deep Purple
When will Deep Purple play in Berlin on their 2026 tour?
Deep Purple are scheduled to perform at Uber Arena in Berlin on November 4, 2026 as part of their Europe Winter 2026 arena leg.
Which German cities are on Deep Purple’s 2026 tour schedule?
For 2026 the band has announced German concerts in Meppen, Mönchengladbach, Coburg, Ulm and Munich in summer, plus Leipzig, Hamburg, Dortmund, Berlin, Frankfurt and Nuremberg in autumn.
What is the name of Deep Purple’s new album and when did it come out?
The new studio album is titled SPLAT! and was released on July 3, 2026 on earMUSIC as the group’s 24th studio record.
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