Deep Purple performs in Bratislava during SPLAT! World Tour 2026

Hard rock legends Deep Purple performed at the Tipos Aréna in Bratislava on October 4, 2026, as part of their SPLAT! World Tour 2026. This marked the band's first appearance in the Slovak capital in 17 years, following their previous concert in 2009.

The setlist included classic tracks such as ‘Highway Star’, ‘Smoke on the Water’, ‘Perfect Strangers’, and ‘Black Night’. During the performance, guitarist Simon McBride and keyboardist Don Airey both featured solo segments. Notably, Don Airey performed a rendition of the Slovak folk song ‘Na Kráľovej holi’.

The performing lineup included Ian Gillan on vocals, Simon McBride on guitar, Roger Glover on bass, Don Airey on keyboards, and Ian Paice on drums.