Deep Purple bring the SPLAT! World Tour to Germany in the autumn

Formed in Hertford, England, in 1968, Deep Purple became pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal, helping define the genre alongside contemporaries such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Their landmark albums In Rock (1970), Machine Head (1972) and Burn (1974) established their reputation for combining blues-rooted rock with explosive dynamics and technically ambitious performances.

Their catalogue features enduring classics including “Smoke on the Water”, “Highway Star”, “Child in Time” and “Black Night”. The legendary riff of “Smoke on the Water”, inspired by a real-life incident at a Frank Zappa concert in Switzerland, remains one of the most recognisable guitar hooks in rock history.

Despite numerous lineup changes throughout their career, Deep Purple have continued to evolve without losing the powerful musical chemistry that defines their sound. The band’s more recent work has demonstrated that their creative drive extends well beyond nostalgia, while their live shows continue to celebrate the improvisation, intensity and instrumental interplay that made them famous.

The autumn dates form part of the SPLAT! World Tour 2026, following the band’s summer open-air appearances. With six German arena shows scheduled between 31 October and 7 November, fans can expect a celebration of Deep Purple’s extraordinary legacy and their enduring place at the heart of hard rock.

German tour dates