Deep Purple to play Scotiabank Centre in August

Deep Purple will perform in Halifax on August 15 at the Scotiabank Centre. (deeppurple.com)

Posted Mar 30, 2026 02:54:45 PM.

Last Updated Mar 30, 2026 04:03:25 PM.

There’s going to be some Smoke on the Water this August as Deep Purple is set to perform in Halifax.

The British rock icons will play the Scotiabank Centre on Aug. 15 alongside special guests KANSAS and Jefferson Starship.

They have sold more 100 million albums and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.

Tickets go on sale April 2 at 10 a.m. at the band’s website.

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