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Deep Purple announce huge Manchester show at the iconic AO Arena

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Daisy Jackson - 18th November 2025

Rock royalty Deep Purple have just announced a huge Manchester gig at the AO Arena.

These pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock will be heading out on a tour next year that includes shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.

And Deep Purple will be performing on the most iconic stage in Manchester, with a gig at the AO Arena next winter.

Even five decades on, the group remain one of the world’s most revered live acts, with 50 years’ worth of chart-topping albums, sold-out tours, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Perhaps best known for their legendary hit Smoke On The Water, along with songs like Highway Star and Child In Time, the group are listed as one of the genre’s most influential bands of all time.

Child In Time was reworked to soundtrack Netflix’s smash-hit series Stranger Things, capturing Deep Purple’s timeless and lasting influence.

The British rockers show no sign of slowing down, releasing a critically-acclaimed album in 2024.

They’ll be supported by Mammoth, fronted by Grammy Award-winning ssongwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen.

Also joining Deep Purple for their AO Arena gig in Manchester will be Jayler, fast-rising UK rockers.

Deep Purple will play at the AO Arena in Manchester on Sunday 22 November, 2026 – tickets go on sale from 10am on Friday 21 November and you can get yours HERE.