ABOUT THE EVENT
Deep Purple at ARKEA ARENA, Floirac
Deep Purple plays ARKEA ARENA in Floirac, France on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The listed start time is 20:00 local time.
Deep Purple formed in England in 1968 and, with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, helped create hard rock and heavy metal. Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and Ian Paice are still in the band, with Simon McBride on guitar and Don Airey on keyboards.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Promoter
- Gerard Drouot Production
THE LIVE SHOW
What Deep Purple concerts are like
A Deep Purple concert is a night of classic hard rock played by musicians who helped invent it. Highway Star, Perfect Strangers, Space Truckin' and Hush sit alongside newer songs, and Don Airey's Hammond organ solos are as much a highlight as the guitar.
Smoke on the Water usually closes the main set or the encore, with the whole crowd singing the riff. The audience mixes fans who have followed the band for decades with younger rock fans, and the atmosphere is relaxed rather than rowdy.
Tips for the Floirac show
- Stay for the end; Smoke on the Water is saved for late in the night.
- Seated tickets are comfortable for this show; the crowd mostly watches rather than moshes.
New to the music? Machine Head is the essential album; Highway Star and Smoke on the Water are both on it.
Fans of Deep Purple also read our guides to Rush and Iron Maiden.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Deep Purple
Deep Purple is an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968 and one of the founding bands of hard rock and heavy metal, alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. The classic Mark II line-up with Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice recorded Deep Purple in Rock and Machine Head.
Machine Head produced Smoke on the Water, whose guitar riff is one of the most famous in rock history, and the live album Made in Japan became a landmark concert recording. The current line-up includes Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey and Simon McBride.
- Origin
- Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
- Genre
- Hard rock / heavy metal
- Active since
- 1968
- Notable work
- Deep Purple in Rock (1970), Machine Head (1972), Made in Japan (live, 1972), Perfect Strangers (1984), =1 (2024)
- Known for
- Smoke on the Water, Highway Star, Child in Time, Perfect Strangers, Hush
Career highlights
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
- Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's loudest band in the 1970s.
- Drummer Ian Paice is the only member to have played on every Deep Purple album.
Getting to ARKEA ARENA
ARKEA ARENA is the venue for Deep Purple's Floirac show. The listed address is 48-50 AVENUE JEAN ALFONSEA, Floirac. Check the venue's entry times and bag policy before the day, and plan your route home in advance, as large concerts often finish when public transport is at its busiest.
Travelling to Floirac for the concert
A Thursday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
With a 20:00 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Deep Purple play ARKEA ARENA?
Deep Purple is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 20:00 local time at ARKEA ARENA.
How do I get to ARKEA ARENA?
ARKEA ARENA is in Floirac, France. Use the map link on this page to plan your route and check local public transport options for the evening.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Deep Purple tickets for Floirac?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing Deep Purple?
Machine Head is the essential album; Highway Star and Smoke on the Water are both on it.
Who are the members of Deep Purple today?
Deep Purple's current line-up is Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey and Simon McBride.
What is Deep Purple's most famous song?
Deep Purple's most famous song is Smoke on the Water. Other classics include Highway Star, Child in Time and Perfect Strangers.
