DEEP PURPLE Announce 2026 Summer North American Tour With KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP

The iconic rock band will hit the road with special guests across the U.S. and Canada.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:22am

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DEEP PURPLE have announced a summer 2026 North American tour, bringing along KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP on select dates. The extensive run will kick off on August 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will make its way across the United States and Canada before wrapping up on September 12 in Sparks, Nevada.

Why it matters

This tour marks another major chapter for the legendary rock outfit DEEP PURPLE, who continue to tour and release new music decades after their formation. The addition of special guests KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP will likely draw in a wide range of classic rock fans across North America.

The details

The 2026 tour will see DEEP PURPLE performing across amphitheaters, arenas, and casinos throughout North America, with JEFFERSON STARSHIP joining on select stops. Tickets for the upcoming tour go on general sale this Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. local time, while various presales will begin earlier on Wednesday (March 31).

  • The tour will kick off on August 4, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • The tour will wrap up on September 12, 2026 in Sparks, Nevada.

The players

DEEP PURPLE

An iconic British rock band formed in 1968, known for hit songs like "Smoke on the Water" and "Highway Star".

KANSAS

An American progressive rock band formed in 1970, known for songs like "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind".

JEFFERSON STARSHIP

An American rock band formed in the early 1970s as an offshoot of the band Jefferson Airplane, known for hits like "Jane" and "We Built This City".

Simon McBride

The guitarist who joined DEEP PURPLE in 2022 after Steve Morse stepped away.

Bob Ezrin

The producer who has worked with DEEP PURPLE on every record since 2013's "Now What?!".

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What they’re saying

“This tour marks another major touring chapter for the iconic rock outfit following the release of their latest studio effort.”

— Reeder, Founder of Metal Addicts

What’s next

Tickets for the upcoming tour go on general sale this Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. local time, while various presales will begin earlier on Wednesday (March 31).

The takeaway

DEEP PURPLE's 2026 North American tour with special guests KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP will bring together fans of classic rock for an extensive run across the U.S. and Canada, showcasing the enduring popularity of these legendary acts.