Deep Purple

Deep Purple will perform at the Adidas Arena Paris on October 22, 2026. Fans have long awaited the chance to see one of the groups that helped shape hard rock, with a repertoire that speaks as much to first‑generation devotees as to today’s curious listeners.

Since 1968 the British outfit has carved out its path with riffs that are instantly recognizable. "Smoke on the Water," "Highway Star" and "Perfect Strangers" are among the songs that continue to populate playlists and fill venues, driven by direct songwriting and a mastery of groove that has endured through the years.

Today Deep Purple brings together Ian Gillan on vocals, Roger Glover on bass and Ian Paice on drums — historic pillars — joined by Don Airey on keyboards and Simon McBride on guitar. The organ‑guitar dialogue remains at the heart of the band’s sound, supported by a tight yet flexible rhythm section.

On stage the quintet alternates between classics, more recent songs and stretches of improvisation, with a way of letting the pieces breathe rather than freezing them. It’s a fine opportunity to measure the evolution of a rich catalogue, performed by musicians who know their strengths and how to serve the music, in a venue built for the electricity of live performance.