Deep Purple - SPLAT! World Tour 2026 brings new dates to Germany
Published on 09/03/2026 at 06:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Deep Purple are taking their new studio album SPLAT! out on a massive world tour in 2026. According to German ticketing provider Eventim, the band have added a string of autumn arena shows in Leipzig, Hamburg, Dortmund, Berlin, Frankfurt and Nürnberg as part of the SPLAT! World Tour 2026.
German dates on the SPLAT! World Tour 2026
The strongest local news for fans in Germany is a new block of indoor shows at the end of the year. Eventim lists the German leg of the SPLAT! World Tour 2026 with concerts in Leipzig, Hamburg, Dortmund, Berlin, Frankfurt and Nürnberg between October and November 2026, all branded under the tour name and marked with high demand for tickets.Eventim tour overview
German music site Eclipsed reports that Deep Purple had already announced open air shows in Meppen, Mönchengladbach, Coburg and Ulm for summer 2026 under the banner Mad In Europe, and that the newly confirmed autumn dates add major arenas such as QUARTERBACK Immobilien Arena in Leipzig and Uber Arena in Berlin.Eclipsed tour news
Worldwide route and new album SPLAT!
The German run sits within a sprawling global schedule. Deep Purple’s official tour page lists the SPLAT! Canada & USA 2026 dates through August and early September, including stops at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, planet Hollywood in Las Vegas and Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, followed by a Europe winter leg that begins on September 29, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria and continues through arenas in Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria before reaching Germany later in the tour.official tour dates
German ticketing information on Eventim indicates that the SPLAT! World Tour 2026 comprises 86 shows in 28 countries across three continents, combining summer open air stages with autumn arena appearances. This places the German indoor shows in a broader itinerary that also includes stops in Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.Eventim tour overview
All news and background on Deep Purple
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Where Deep Purple stand musically in 2026
Deep Purple’s current tour revolves around SPLAT!, described by the band’s own store as their heaviest album in many years and produced once again by Bob Ezrin, continuing a studio partnership that has run since Now What?! in 2013.label and merch information
The album’s tracklist includes songs such as Arrogant Boy, Diablo, The Rider and Guilt Trippin', balancing riff-heavy hard rock with more atmospheric moments. Reviews from outlets like Record Collector highlight dazzling musicianship and energy, underlining that the veteran group continue to push their sound rather than relying solely on past hits.
Next on Deep Purple’s tour calendar
According to the official tour page, the next scheduled Deep Purple show after today’s date is on September 4, 2026 at Thunder Valley in Lincoln, California, followed by further North American dates and then the European leg that brings the band to Bulgaria, Romania and other countries before the German arena block later in October and November 2026.official tour dates
Deep Purple at a glance
- Act: Deep Purple
- Genre: Hard rock / classic rock
- Origin: Hertford, United Kingdom
- Active: since 1968
- Lineup: Ian Gillan (vocals), Ian Paice (drums), Roger Glover (bass), Don Airey (keyboards), Simon McBride (guitar)
- Label: earMUSIC
- Key works: Machine Head (1972), Perfect Strangers (1984), Now What?! (2013), =1 (2024)
- Current album/single: SPLAT!, released July 3, 2026
- Charts / certifications: SPLAT! released worldwide via earMUSIC on July 3, 2026; detailed chart and certification data for Germany will follow as the tour progresses.
- Next live date: September 4, 2026, Lincoln, The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Frequently asked questions about Deep Purple
Where will Deep Purple play in Germany on the SPLAT! World Tour 2026?
German fans can see Deep Purple in autumn 2026 in Leipzig, Hamburg, Dortmund, Berlin, Frankfurt and Nürnberg, with arena dates listed by Eventim as part of the SPLAT! World Tour 2026.
What is Deep Purple’s latest studio album?
The latest Deep Purple studio album is SPLAT!, released on July 3, 2026 via earMUSIC and produced by Bob Ezrin, featuring tracks such as Arrogant Boy, Diablo and Guilt Trippin'.
How extensive is Deep Purple’s 2026 touring schedule?
Eventim reports that Deep Purple will play around 86 shows in 28 countries on three continents during 2026, combining summer open air concerts and a wide-ranging arena tour, including multiple dates in Germany.
