Deep Purple Tour 2026: Ian Gillan shares health update after band forced to postpone Glasgow show
Deep Purple’s planned show at the OVO Hydro on Thursday, November 19 has been indefinitely postponed.
Deep Purple has cancelled their planned Glasgow show, while frontman Ian Gillan recovers from surgery.
The 81-year-old frontman experienced a medical emergency in Germany at the start of November, leading the legendary rock band to postpone all remaining UK and Europe tour dates due to “very serious risks” to his health.
Gillan has since shared that he is recovering from a “successful procedure”.
In a statement on social media, he wrote: “ 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, IG".
Deep Purple were scheduled to play Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Thursday, November 19, with other affected UK shows including Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, and London.
The tour has been indefinitely postponed, with no word on any possible rescheduled dates.
Ticketholders can find out more through their ticket provider, as well as the official venue website.
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