# Kansas and Deep Purple 2026 North American and World tour > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kansas-2026-north-american-tour > Updated: 2026-08-25T05:08:21.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 6. In early August 2026, Kansas and Deep Purple launched a joint summer tour in the United States, opening at the Red Hat Amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina, with Jefferson Starship as a supporting act. During the opening show, Deep Purple performed material from its new album, SPLAT!, produced by Bob Ezrin, while Kansas featured founding guitarist Rich Williams for a rendition of ‘Dust in the Wind.’ Deep Purple has significantly expanded its 2026 schedule by adding more than 40 new dates to support its 24th studio album. This expansion includes a major European leg from late September through late November—featuring five concerts in France (Paris, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Nantes, and Lyon)—as well as additional dates in Latin America. The band has also confirmed October 2026 performances in Spain, including shows in Barcelona and Madrid. Further German dates have been announced, including an autumn arena tour through cities such as Leipzig, Hamburg, and Berlin. Despite previous retirement hints, bassist Roger Glover confirmed no plans for a farewell tour, and drummer Ian Paice suggested a potential new album in 2027. Frontman Ian Gillan continues to perform despite managing significant vision loss, reporting that he has only 30 percent vision remaining, stating, “I’ve only got 30 percent vision; that won’t get better.” Kansas has also expanded its fall 2026 North American leg by adding eight new dates across the United States and Canada, including stops in Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario. The expanded tour is set to open and close in Pennsylvania, with shows scheduled for September 29 in York and November 14 in Lansdowne. The band also confirmed an appearance on the March 2027 Cruise to the Edge sailing from Miami. ## Claims - Kansas added eight new concert dates to its Fall 2026 headlining tour. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The tour begins and ends in Pennsylvania, with shows on September 29 in York and November 14 in Lansdowne. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Kansas confirmed a March 2027 appearance on Cruise to the Edge sailing out of Miami. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Kansas will share about 20 tour dates with Deep Purple through September 12, 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Phil Ehart released a memoir titled 'I Am Phil' in April. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Guitarist Rich Williams stepped away from Kansas and was replaced by Scott Bernard. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Frontman Ronnie Platt was diagnosed with cancer in 2025. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Phil Ehart suffered a major heart attack in 2024 and has left the road. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Deep Purple has added more than 40 new shows to their tour supporting the 2026 album Splat! (corroborated by 4 sources) - Frontman Ian Gillan reports having 30 percent vision due to ongoing eyesight problems. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The band's new album, Splat!, is a collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The band kicked off their North American tour in Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 4. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Major musical acts announce 2026 tour dates in Germany The Prodigy and Deep Purple have announced major tour dates in Germany for 2026, including arena shows and open-air festivals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/major-music-tours-announced-for-germany-in-2026 ### 2026-08-16: Deep Purple highlights musical legacy and upcoming Spanish tour Deep Purple celebrates its rock legacy, from the historic 1972 ‘Made in Japan’ recordings in Osaka to upcoming 2026 concert dates in Barcelona and Madrid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deep-purple-highlights-musical-legacy-and-upcoming-spanish-tour ### 2026-08-10: Deep Purple expands 2026 world tour with 40 new dates Deep Purple has added over 40 new dates to its 2026 world tour supporting the album ‘Splat!’, including five scheduled concerts in France and an extended European and Latin American schedule. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deep-purple-expands-2026-world-tour-with-40-new-dates ### 2026-08-08: Kansas adds eight dates to Fall 2026 North American tour Kansas adds eight North American dates to its Fall 2026 tour, confirms a 2027 Cruise to the Edge appearance, and notes recent lineup changes and health updates for members. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kansas-adds-eight-dates-to-fall-2026-north-american-tour ### 2026-08-07: Deep Purple expands tour with 40 new dates for 2026 Deep Purple has added over 40 new tour dates to support their 2026 album Splat!, joined by special guests Kansas and Jefferson Starship. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deep-purple-expands-tour-with-40-new-dates-for-2026 ### 2026-08-05: Deep Purple and Kansas Begin 2026 US Summer Tour Deep Purple and Kansas kicked off their 2026 US tour in Raleigh, NC, with Jefferson Starship opening; the tour features new SPLAT! material, classic hits, and will end on Sept 12 in Sparks, NV. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deep-purple-and-kansas-begin-2026-us-summer-tour --- Cite as: Kansas and Deep Purple 2026 North American and World tour. 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