| Concert Tour Name: | Rapture of the Deep World Tour |
| Type: | Concert |
| Artist: | Deep Purple |
| Location: | Europe, South America, Oceania, Asia, North America, Middle East |
| Album: | Rapture of the Deep (2005) |
| Start Date: | 17 January 2006 |
| End Date: | 25 May 2011 |
| Number Of Legs: | 26 |
| Number Of Shows: | 485 |
| Last Tour: | Bananas World Tour (2003–2005) |
| This Tour: | Rapture of the Deep World Tour (2006–2011) |
| Next Tour: | The Songs That Built Rock Tour (2011–2012) |
The Rapture of the Deep tour was a worldwide concert tour by English hard rock band Deep Purple.
It took place in support of their 2005 studio album Rapture of the Deep. It is supposed to be one of the most successful and long-lasting tours the band has ever done. In 2007, it was voted #6 tour of the year by listeners of the Planet Rock radio station.[1]
In 2005, Deep Purple released the Rapture of the Deep studio album which enjoyed a modest success, especially in Europe where it charted Top 20 in several countries.
In support of their new studio album, Deep Purple embarked in a world tour during which they covered five continents and played in more than 50 countries.[2] They did over 28 legs in Europe, UK, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia, playing almost 500 shows in six years.[3] Venue sizes varied from big concert halls to the world's largest arenas and stadiums.
During the tour, Deep Purple headlined several of the world's biggest festivals, including:
Although some fans called the 2010 leg simply "World Tour" (since at that time only one song from Rapture of the Deep – the title track – remained in the set list), Don Airey, the band's keyboardist, said it's still the Rapture of the Deep tour.
The Rapture of the Deep tour kicked off with an intimate sold-out show at London's Astoria hall, and quickly moved on to a sold-out European tour, booked in the continent's biggest arenas.
After two sold-out shows at Argentina's Luna Park Stadium, the band played one festival date in Chile and after a one-month break they moved straight to Australia. The 10 dates on the Australian leg proved to be extremely successful; tickets sold out very quickly and promoters had to add more dates. The band sold over 50,000 tickets for the Australian leg and moved to Japan with 5 concerts.
A second huge European leg followed in summer. Deep Purple kicked it off with the extremely successful gig at Milton Keynes Bowl, in front of over 50,000 people. Besides the single shows, they played many festival dates as headliners, such as Sweden Rock Festival (attendance: 50,000) and Montreux Jazz Festival. The Montreux show was recorded professionally and later released on CD/DVD called They All Came Down to Montreux. The European leg lasted over 6 months and they played Europe's biggest arenas, all sold-out.
On 17 December 2006, Deep Purple played a gig at Cathedral School Grounds, Bangalore, India.[4]
Deep Purple ended the 2006 tour with a successful South American leg, 11 arena + stadium dates.
2007 began with a huge European tour again. After visiting Italy and France, they moved to the full UK arena tour, playing at sold-out Wembley Arena, LG Arena and Windsor Hall, overall 10 dates in the UK. However, singer Ian Gillan announced at a Wembley show that it was the last time they would play at the arena, because of the rudeness of security guards, who beat several fans during the show.[5]
Summer 2007 saw Deep Purple overseas, on a full North American tour. 27 dates in USA and 3 in Canada. In the USA they mostly played at big arenas and amphitheaters, plus several theaters and two sold out dates at the House of Blues of Chicago. After playing at Montreal's Bell Centre in front of 10,000 people, they moved to New York to play in the Radio City Music Hall. The North American leg ended with a sold-out intimate show at Dallas's House of Blues
2007's last leg was Europe again. Deep Purple kicked it off at Bucharest's National Stadium and the tour lasted over one month.
At the end of year Deep Purple received a special award in France, for selling 150,000 concert tickets in the country in one year. Officials said Deep Purple sold more tickets than any music artist has ever done in one year in France.[6]
2008 began with a second full South American leg, with 13 dates in 6 countries. Tickets for the show at Buenos Aires's Luna Park Stadium sold out quickly, prompting promoters to announce a second date at the same stadium.
A European festival tour followed in the summer. The first gig was Monsters of Rock in Spain. Deep Purple was due to headline the festival's first day (the second day to be headlined by Iron Maiden). Unfortunately, a severe rainstorm washed out tens of thousands people and damaged the stage. So, promoters had to cancel the whole festival. After two sold-out shows at Teatro Smeraldo in Milan, Deep Purple headlined Montreux Jazz Festival for the second time on the Rapture Tour. Festival dates also included Deep Purple as a headliner at: "British Motorshow & Music Festival", UK, "Festival de la cite de Carcassonne", "Les Nuits de la Guitare", France "Zweite Classic Rocknacht", "Magic Night of Rock" Germany and "Steinkjer Rock" Norway.
The Israel fall tour proved to be phenomenally successful for the band. Deep Purple's last gig in the country was in 1991, when the band was led by Joe Lynn Turner. This time, led by Ian Gillan promoters announced one show at Caesarea Amphiteatre. The first gig was sold out in three days, so promoters added a second one, which sold-out in one week. That prompted promoters to add a third gig at the same arena, and one at Tel Aviv. Israeli press called Deep Purple's tour a "phenomenal success", and the band sold the most tickets in the country that have ever sold in the same year. After the 4 sold-out shows, the press called it the "event of the year"[7]
The 2008 tour ended with a Russia/Ukraine/Germany Arena tour, in 10,000-15,000 capacity arenas, all sold-out.
2009's first gig saw Deep Purple as a headliner band on the World Ski Championship. After this one-off show they quickly moved to South America. Although Ian Gillan caught a flu and was extremely ill, with the 11 dates in South America Deep Purple sold over 250,000 tickets (including 150 000 tickets at Cosquin Rock festival, 50,000 at Antofagasta's velodrome, 20,000 tickets at two sold-out shows at Luna Park Stadium and 15,000 tickets at two sold-out shows at São Paulo's Via Funchall hall). Ian Gillan released a special video message about his illness, as fans were worried by his vocal conditions caused by the flu.[8]
After headlining the "Dubai Bike Week 2009" in front of some 30,000 people, Deep Purple moved to their second Japanese tour during the Rapture Tour with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen as a support act.
Spring/summer saw the band at a huge European arena tour again. Deep Purple made a one show at Istanbul's Kurucesme Arena. This was particular show, as 500 fans (out of the 20,000) had travelled from Georgia, Tbilisi and Ian Gillan made a very special meet and greet with Georgian fans. Later in an interview Gillan called it one of the most wonderful days on the tour, as he has very special memories from Georgia, as it the place where he married his wife Bron Gillan, in 1990.[9]
After playing their own festival dates, suddenly Deep Purple were called by the promoter of Rock am See and 1-Day Milano Urban Festival. The festival was supposed to be headlined by Oasis, but they split. So, the promoters had to replace them with another headliner. They choose Deep Purple. According to the bassist Roger Glover, they were not sure what was going to happen, as Oasis plays different kind of music and most of the ticket holders were fans of different music than Deep Purple plays.[10] The promoter later announced that The band saved a festival. 90% of Oasis' fans watched Deep Purple's concert and after the show, they were posting on the forum that they were overwhelmed by the gig. Kasabian's leader was watching the show from backstage and later said that it was the greatest concert he has ever seen.[11]
At the end of the leg Deep Purple played at a notorious French political gig Fête de l'Humanité in Paris, France. The concert was attended by 110,000 people.
In late 2009 the band went on a small UK Tour, visiting several theaters (including two sold-out gigs at the Hammersmith Apollo, + one big show at LG Arena.
20 dates European leg followed and the 2009 tour ended at Bologna. The show was broadcast live on Italian RAI radio1 and was quickly heavily bootlegged.
Deep Purple played 79 dates: Mexico, South East Asia, Australia, South Africa & Europe.
After a 4-date tour in Mexico in February, Deep Purple has planned to play the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eastern Europe & Israel in spring (14 dates).
During the Greece leg of the tour Roger Glover announced his absence from the band due a shoulder injury, and was temporarily replaced by the current The Temperance Movement bassist Nick Fyffe for a series of shows during May of that year.[12]| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | |||
| 17 January 2006 | London | England | London Astoria |
| 19 January 2006 | France | Halle Tony Garnier | |
| 21 January 2006 | Spain | La Cubierta | |
| 22 January 2006 | Vall dHebron | ||
| 24 January 2006 | Paris | France | Le Zénith |
| 25 January 2006 | Belgium | Forest National | |
| 26 January 2006 | Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | |
| 28 January 2006 | Denmark | K.B. Hallen | |
| 29 January 2006 | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | |
| 31 January 2006 | Finland | Icehall | |
| 1 February 2006 | Helsinki Ice Hall | ||
| 2 February 2006 | Saku Arena | ||
| 3 February 2006 | Siemens Arena | ||
| 6 February 2006 | Berlin | Germany | Max-Schmeling-Halle |
| 7 February 2006 | Ostseehalle | ||
| 9 February 2006 | Nuremberg Arena | ||
| 10 February 2006 | Westfalenhallen | ||
| 11 February 2006 | Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle | ||
| 12 February 2006 | Messehalle, Erfurt | ||
| 14 February 2006 | Trier Arena | ||
| 15 February 2006 | Mittelhessen Arena | ||
| 17 February 2006 | SAP Arena | ||
| 18 February 2006 | Olympiahalle | ||
| 19 February 2006 | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | |
| 21 February 2006 | Austria | Intersportarena | |
| 22 February 2006 | Hala Rondo | ||
| 23 February 2006 | Tipsport Arena | ||
| 24 February 2006 | Poland | Spodek | |
| 26 February 2006 | Hungary | Budapest Sports Arena | |
| 27 February 2006 | Belgrade Fair – Hall 1 | ||
| 1 March 2006 | Rome | Italy | Tendastriscie |
| 2 March 2006 | Palalido | ||
| South America | |||
| 24 March 2006 | Luna Park | ||
| 25 March 2006 | Pista Atlética Estadio Nacional | ||
| Oceania | |||
| 26 April 2006 | New Zealand | Wellington Convention Centre | |
| 27 April 2006 | Logan Campbell Centre | ||
| 29 April 2006 | Australia | Palais Theatre | |
| 30 April 2006 | |||
| 1 May 2006 | Thebarton Theatre | ||
| 3 May 2006 | Challenge Stadium | ||
| 7 May 2006 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | ||
| 9 May 2006 | Hordern Pavilion | ||
| 10 May 2006 | |||
| 12 May 2006 | Wollongong Entertainment Centre | ||
| 13 May 2006 | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | ||
| 14 May 2006 | Royal Theatre | ||
| Asia | |||
| 17 May 2006 | Japan | Mielparque Hall | |
| 18 May 2006 | Koseinenkin Kaikan | ||
| 19 May 2006 | Shi Kokaido | ||
| 21 May 2006 | Tokyo | Shibuya-AX | |
| 22 May 2006 | Tokyo International Forum | ||
| Europe | |||
| 3 June 2006 | England | Milton Keynes Bowl | |
| 5 June 2006 | Germany | Parkbühne IGA | |
| 6 June 2006 | Nordseehalle | ||
| 8 June 2006 | Sweden | Sweden Rock Festival | |
| 9 June 2006 | Netherlands | Arrow Rock Festival | |
| 10 June 2006 | Middlefart | Denmark | Rock Under Broen |
| 12 June 2006 | Germany | Eissporthalle | |
| 13 June 2006 | Stadthalle | ||
| 15 June 2006 | Kunst-und Ausstellungshalle | ||
| 16 June 2006 | Staatsbad | ||
| 17 June 2006 | Ferropolis | ||
| 21 June 2006 | Norway | Polarhallen | |
| 22 June 2006 | Bodø Kulturhus | ||
| 23 June 2006 | Hell Music Festival | ||
| 24 June 2006 | Koengen | ||
| 6 July 2006 | Austria | Hafen | |
| 7 July 2006 | Italy | Stadio Briamasco | |
| 8 July 2006 | Austria | Festivalgelände | |
| 10 July 2006 | Italy | Arena della Regina | |
| 11 July 2006 | Francioni Stadium | ||
| 12 July 2006 | Piazza del Duomo | ||
| 14 July 2006 | Belgium | Rock Zottegem | |
| 15 July 2006 | Switzerland | Montreux Jazz Festival | |
| 17 July 2006 | Sporting Club | ||
| 18 July 2006 | |||
| 22 July 2006 | Portugal | Concentração Motard de Faro | |
| 24 July 2006 | Greece | Melina Merkouri Theatre | |
| Europe | |||
| 3 October 2006 | Austria | Arena | |
| 4 October 2006 | Incheba Hall | ||
| 5 October 2006 | Tivoli Hall | ||
| 7 October 2006 | Slovakia | Stell Arena | |
| 8 October 2006 | Czech Republic | ČEZ Aréna | |
| 9 October 2006 | Poland | Torwar Hall | |
| 11 October 2006 | Palace of Sports | ||
| 13 October 2006 | Palace of the Republic | ||
| 14 October 2006 | |||
| 16 October 2006 | Russia | Kosmos Concert Hall | |
| 18 October 2006 | Palace of Sports | ||
| 19 October 2006 | Moscow | Olympic Stadium | |
| 20 October 2006 | Ice Arena | ||
| 4 November 2006 | France | Zenith de Lille | |
| 5 November 2006 | Zenith de Caen | ||
| 7 November 2006 | Le Galaxie | ||
| 8 November 2006 | Zenith de Dijon | ||
| 9 November 2006 | Zenith de Toulouse | ||
| 11 November 2006 | Musikhall | ||
| 12 November 2006 | Zenith D'Auvergne | ||
| 13 November 2006 | Palais Nikaïa | ||
| 14 November 2006 | Le Dome | ||
| South America | |||
| 23 November 2006 | Velodromo | ||
| 25 November 2006 | Brazil | Gigantinho | |
| 26 November 2006 | Master Hall | ||
| 28 November 2006 | Tom Brasil | ||
| 29 November 2006 | |||
| 1 December 2006 | Rio Centro | ||
| 2 December 2006 | Praza Do Papa | ||
| 3 December 2006 | Chevrolet Hall | ||
| 5 December 2006 | Argentina | Estadio Cubierto Newell's Old Boys | |
| 6 December 2006 | Estadio General Paz Juniors | ||
| 7 December 2006 | Buenos Aires | Arena Obras Sanitarias | |
| 9 December 2006 | Quinta Vergara Amphitheater | ||
| Asia | |||
| 17 December 2006 | India | Cathedral Grounds | |
| Europe | |||
| 4 March 2007 | Congress Palace | ||
| 7 March 2007 | Italy | PalaRaschi | |
| 9 March 2007 | Palasport | ||
| 10 March 2007 | PalaTupparello | ||
| 12 March 2007 | PalaCalafiore | ||
| 13 March 2007 | Palasport | ||
| 16 March 2007 | France | Parc Expo | |
| 17 March 2007 | Grand Hall De Tours | ||
| 19 March 2007 | Zenith | ||
| 20 March 2007 | Zenith | ||
| 22 March 2007 | Parc Expo | ||
| 23 March 2007 | Zenith | ||
| 25 March 2007 | Hall Rhenus | ||
| 26 March 2007 | Elispace | ||
| 28 March 2007 | Patinoire | ||
| 29 March 2007 | Palais Des Spectacle | ||
| 30 March 2007 | Palais Des Spectacle | ||
| 31 March 2007 | Zenith | ||
| 21 April 2007 | England | Metro Radio Arena | |
| 22 April 2007 | MEN Arena | ||
| 24 April 2007 | Nottingham Arena | ||
| 25 April 2007 | CIA Arena | ||
| 27 April 2007 | England | Windsor Hall | |
| 28 April 2007 | London | Wembley Arena | |
| 29 April 2007 | Brighton Centre | ||
| 1 May 2007 | Clyde Auditorium | ||
| 2 May 2007 | England | Hallam FM Arena | |
| 3 May 2007 | National Exhibition Centre | ||
| 5 May 2007 | Italy | Palasport | |
| 7 May 2007 | France | Parc Expo | |
| 8 May 2007 | Zenith Sud | ||
| 9 May 2007 | Zenith | ||
| 11 May 2007 | Zurich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion |
| 12 May 2007 | Arena | ||
| 16 May 2007 | Norway | Classic Rock Festival | |
| 18 May 2007 | Belgium | Lotto Arena | |
| 19 May 2007 | Netherlands | Dauwpop | |
| 20 May 2007 | The Rockhal | ||
| 23 May 2007 | Helsinki | Finland | Jäähalli |
| 24 May 2007 | Areena | ||
| 26 May 2007 | Denmark | Jelling Festival | |
| 27 May 2007 | Iceland | Laugardalshöll | |
| North America | |||
| 12 July 2007 | United States | Chastain Park Amphitheatre | |
| 13 July 2007 | House of Blues | ||
| 14 July 2007 | Pompano Beach Amphitheatre | ||
| 15 July 2007 | Ruth Eckerd Hall | ||
| 18 July 2007 | Morris Civic Performing Arts Center | ||
| 19 July 2007 | Rock Fest | ||
| 21 July 2007 | Mountain Rock Music Festival | ||
| 22 July 2007 | House of Blues | ||
| 23 July 2007 | |||
| 24 July 2007 | The Pageant | ||
| 26 July 2007 | Canada | Hawk Rocks the Park | |
| 27 July 2007 | United States | DTE Energy Music Theatre | |
| 28 July 2007 | Canada | Bell Centre | |
| 29 July 2007 | Pavilion de la Jeunesse | ||
| 31 July 2007 | United States | Bank of America Pavilion | |
| 2 August 2007 | Chevrolet Theatre | ||
| 4 August 2007 | House of Blues | ||
| 7 August 2007 | New York City | Radio City Music Hall | |
| 8 August 2007 | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom | ||
| 9 August 2007 | Musikfest | ||
| 12 August 2007 | Pacific Amphitheatre | ||
| 13 August 2007 | Ventura Theater | ||
| 15 August 2007 | The Warfield | ||
| 16 August 2007 | 4th & B Concert Theater | ||
| 17 August 2007 | Maricopa Event Center | ||
| 18 August 2007 | The Joint | ||
| 21 August 2007 | Fillmore Auditorium | ||
| 23 August 2007 | Majestic Theater | ||
| 24 August 2007 | Verizon Wireless Theater | ||
| 25 August 2007 | House of Blues | ||
| Europe | |||
| 31 October 2007 | National Stadium | ||
| 1 November 2007 | Festivalna Hall | ||
| 3 November 2007 | Olympic Hall Zetra | ||
| 4 November 2007 | Sporthall | ||
| 6 November 2007 | Budapest | Hungary | Sportaréna |
| 8 November 2007 | Austria | Eishalle | |
| 9 November 2007 | Italy | Palasport Forum | |
| 10 November 2007 | PalaBam | ||
| 12 November 2007 | PalaWhirlpool | ||
| 14 November 2007 | France | Le Tarmac | |
| 15 November 2007 | Zenith | ||
| 16 November 2007 | Parc des Expos | ||
| 18 November 2007 | Paris | Olympia | |
| 19 November 2007 | Belgium | Country Hall | |
| 21 November 2007 | France | Docks Oceane | |
| 22 November 2007 | Amphitea 4000 | ||
| 23 November 2007 | Parc de Penfeld | ||
| 25 November 2007 | Antarès | ||
| 26 November 2007 | Zenith | ||
| 27 November 2007 | Espace Carat | ||
| 28 November 2007 | Micropolis | ||
| Latin America | |||
| 14 February 2008 | Mexico | Monterrey Arena | |
| 16 February 2008 | Plaza de Toros | ||
| 17 February 2008 | Auditorio Telmex | ||
| 20 February 2008 | Estadio Nacional | ||
| 22 February 2008 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Citibank Hall |
| 23 February 2008 | Hellooch | ||
| 24 February 2008 | São Paulo | Credicard Hall | |
| 26 February 2008 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Luna Park |
| 28 February 2008 | Chile | Estadio Regional | |
| 1 March 2008 | Santiago | Teatro Caupolicán | |
| 2 March 2008 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Luna Park |
| 6 March 2008 | Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana | ||
| 8 March 2008 | Anfiteatro del Centro Sambil | ||
| Europe | |||
| 12 July 2008 | Italy | Duomo Square | |
| 13 July 2008 | Colonia Sonora Open Air | ||
| 15 July 2008 | Milan | Teatro Smeraldo | |
| 16 July 2008 | |||
| 18 July 2008 | Castello de Villafranca | ||
| 19 July 2008 | Montreux | Switzerland | Montreux Jazz Festival |
| 20 July 2008 | France | Festival de la cite de Carcassonne | |
| 22 July 2008 | Les Nuits de la Guitare | ||
| 26 July 2008 | Germany | Open Air am Tanzbrunnen | |
| 27 July 2008 | Belgium | Suikerrock | |
| 30 July 2008 | London | England | ExCeL London |
| 1 August 2008 | Germany | Siegerlandhalle | |
| 2 August 2008 | Oberschwabenhalle | ||
| 3 August 2008 | Kloster | ||
| 6 August 2008 | Copenhagen | Denmark | K.B. Hallen |
| 8 August 2008 | Sweden | Cloetta Center | |
| 9 August 2008 | Öja Slott | ||
| 10 August 2008 | Denmark | Arena Fyn (OCC) | |
| 12 August 2008 | Helsinki | Finland | Jäähalli |
| 13 August 2008 | Kuopio Arena | ||
| 15 August 2008 | Norway | Guldbergaunet Stadion | |
| 17 August 2008 | Tallinn | Estonia | Saku Suurhall Arena |
| 18 August 2008 | Arena Riga | ||
| 5 September 2008 | Russia | City Square | |
| Middle East | |||
| 8 September 2008 | Caesarea Amphitheater | ||
| 9 September 2008 | Hangar 11 | ||
| 13 September 2008 | Pinar del Grao | ||
| 17 September 2008 | Caesarea | Caesarea Amphitheater | |
| 18 September 2008 | |||
| Europe | |||
| 12 October 2008 | Ukraine | ||
| 13 October 2008 | |||
| 15 October 2008 | Kyiv | ||
| 17 October 2008 | |||
| 19 October 2008 | Russia | ||
| 20 October 2008 | |||
| 21 October 2008 | |||
| 23 October 2008 | |||
| 24 October 2008 | |||
| 25 October 2008 | Kazan | ||
| 27 October 2008 | Moscow | ||
| 28 October 2008 | Saint Petersburg | ||
| 31 October 2008 | Germany | Arena Leipzig | |
| 1 November 2008 | AWD Hall | ||
| 2 November 2008 | Eissporthalle | ||
| 4 November 2008 | Erfurt | Messehalle | |
| 6 November 2008 | Kiel | Sparkassen-Arena | |
| 7 November 2008 | Festhalle Frankfurt | ||
| 8 November 2008 | Stuttgart | Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle | |
| 11 November 2008 | Berlin | Max-Schmeling-Halle | |
| 13 November 2008 | König Pilsener Arena | ||
| 14 November 2008 | Europahalle | ||
| 15 November 2008 | Munich | Olympiahalle | |
| 17 November 2008 | Jako Arena | ||
| 18 November 2008 | Switzerland | St. Jakobshalle | |
| 18 February 2009 | Liberec | Czech Republic | Tipsport Arena |
| South America | |||
| 20 February 2009 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Luna Park |
| 21 February 2009 | Córdoba | Comuna San Roque | |
| 22 February 2009 | Buenos Aires | Luna Park | |
| 24 February 2009 | Chile | Arena Puerto Montt | |
| 26 February 2009 | Santiago | Teatro Caupolicán | |
| 28 February 2009 | Club Hípico de Antofagasta | ||
| 2 March 2009 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | Teatro do Bourbon Country |
| 3 March 2009 | |||
| 5 March 2009 | Floripa Music Hall | ||
| 6 March 2009 | São Paulo | Via Funchal | |
| 7 March 2009 | |||
| Middle East | |||
| 20 March 2009 | Dubai Bike Week 2009 | ||
| Asia | |||
| 8 April 2009 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
| 9 April 2009 | Nagoya | Zepp | |
| 10 April 2009 | Koseinenkin Kaikan | ||
| 12 April 2009 | Kanko Kaikan | ||
| 13 April 2009 | Osaka | Koseinenkin Kaikan | |
| 15 April 2009 | Tokyo | Tokyo International Forum | |
| Europe | |||
| 18 April 2009 | Moscow | Russia | B1 Maximum |
| 19 April 2009 | |||
| 1 May 2009 | Poland | Pola Marsowe | |
| 2 May 2009 | Ostrava | Czech Republic | ČEZ Aréna |
| 3 May 2009 | Bratislava | Slovakia | NTC |
| 4 May 2009 | Czech Republic | Tesla Arena | |
| 10 June 2009 | Dortmund | Germany | Westfalenhalle |
| 12 June 2009 | Rennsteig Arena | ||
| 13 June 2009 | Trabrennbahn with Status Quo | ||
| 9 July 2009 | Switzerland | Moon and Stars Festival | |
| 10 July 2009 | Wiesen | Austria | Lovely Days Festival, Festivalgelände |
| 11 July 2009 | Norway | Midtnattsrocken Festival | |
| 13 July 2009 | Copenhagen | Denmark | KB-Hallen |
| 14 July 2009 | Sweden | Bombardier Arena | |
| 15 July 2009 | Trädgårdsföreningen | ||
| 17 July 2009 | Finland | Meripaivat | |
| 18 July 2009 | Tampereen Jäähalli | ||
| 20 July 2009 | Turkey | Turkcell Kuruçeşme Arena | |
| 22 July 2009 | Athens | Greece | Terra Vibe Park |
| 23 July 2009 | Moni Lazariston | ||
| 25 July 2009 | Baalbek International Festival | ||
| 28 August 2009 | Switzerland | ||
| 29 August 2009 | Germany | Bodenseestadion | |
| 30 August 2009 | Milan | Italy | 1-Day Milano Urban Festival |
| 31 August 2009 | I-Day Festival | ||
| 11 September 2009 | Switzerland | ||
| 12 September 2009 | Paris | France | Parc de La Courneuve |
| 14 September 2009 | Barcelona | Spain | |
| 15 September 2009 | Madrid | ||
| 18 September 2009 | Russia | ||
| 10 November 2009 | Manchester | England | Manchester Apollo |
| 11 November 2009 | Glasgow | Scotland | Clyde Auditorium |
| 13 November 2009 | Birmingham | England | LG Arena |
| 14 November 2009 | London | Hammersmith Apollo | |
| 15 November 2009 | |||
| 17 November 2009 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | |
| 18 November 2009 | Antwerp | Belgium | |
| 21 November 2009 | Denmark | Scandinavian Congress Centre | |
| 22 November 2009 | Oslo | Norway | |
| 24 November 2009 | Helsinki | Finland | |
| 25 November 2009 | Finland | Club Teatria | |
| 27 November 2009 | Sweden | ||
| 28 November 2009 | |||
| 1 December 2009 | France | Le Zénith | |
| 2 December 2009 | Nantes | Le Zénith | |
| 3 December 2009 | Toulouse | Le Zénith | |
| 5 December 2009 | Marseille | Le Dôme | |
| 7 December 2009 | Le Phare | ||
| 8 December 2009 | L'Axone | ||
| 10 December 2009 | Italy | Palaonda | |
| 11 December 2009 | Palasport Jesolo | ||
| 12 December 2009 | Rome | PalaLottomatica | |
| 14 December 2009 | PalaEvangelisti | ||
| 15 December 2009 | Milan | Mediolanum Forum | |
| 16 December 2009 | Paladozza | ||
| North America | |||
| 5 April 2010 | Mexico | Festival Cultural de Zacatecas | |
| OceaniaAsia | |||
| 27 April 2010 | Australia | Convention Centre | |
| 28 April 2010 | Sydney | Entertainment Centre | |
| 29 April 2010 | Newcastle | Entertainment Centre | |
| 1 May 2010 | Canberra | Royal Theatre | |
| 2 May 2010 | Festival Hall | ||
| 3 May 2010 | Entertainment Centre | ||
| 5 May 2010 | Challenge Stadium | ||
| Asia | |||
| 8 May 2010 | Nangang Exhibition Hall | ||
| 10 May 2010 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld Expo – Hall 10 |
| 12 May 2010 | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium | |
| 14 May 2010 | Thunder Dome | ||
| 16 May 2010 | Arena of Stars (Genting Highlands) | ||
| 18 May 2010 | Olympic Gymnasium | ||
| Asia | |||
| 21 May 2010 | Russia | FESCO-HALL | |
| 22 May 2010 | Platinum Arena | ||
| Europe | |||
| 25 May 2010 | Karen Demirchyan Complex | ||
| South Africa supported by Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash | |||
| 28 May 2010 | Coca-Cola Dome | ||
| 30 May 2010 | Indoor Arena, International Convention Centre | ||
| 1 June 2010 | Grand Arena, Grandwest Casino & Entertainment World | ||
| Europe | |||
| 4 June 2010 | Hungary | StarGarden Festival Open Air | |
| 5 June 2010 | Croatia | Dom Športova | |
| 7 June 2010 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Križanke |
| 8 June 2010 | Austria | Dornbirner Messe | |
| 9 June 2010 | Switzerland | Caribana Festival | |
| 12 June 2010 | Russia | Rock nad Volgoi | |
| 28 June 2010 | St Georges Market | ||
| 30 June 2010 | Ireland | Live at the Marquee | |
| 3 July 2010 | Denmark | Mølleparken | |
| 5 July 2010 | Finland | Turkuhalli | |
| 8 July 2010 | Norway | Krogshavn | |
| 9 July 2010 | Kulåsparken | ||
| 10 July 2010 | Sweden | Rockweekend (Moheds Flygfält) | |
| 12 July 2010 | France | Parc de Valmy Festival les Deferlantes | |
| 14 July 2010 | Portugal | Coliseu dos Recreios | |
| 17 July 2010 | Spain | 30º Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba | |
| 18 July 2010 | Explanada Jardines Viveros | ||
| 21 July 2010 | Varese | Italy | Stadio delle Azalee Gallarate |
| 22 July 2010 | Spazio Mirabello | ||
| 23 July 2010 | Play Arezzo Art Festival | ||
| 25 July 2010 | Piazza Matteotti | ||
| 26 July 2010 | Stadio Adriatico | ||
| 27 July 2010 | Foro Boario Ostuni | ||
| 29 July 2010 | Teatro Antico Taormina | ||
| 30 July 2010 | Palermo | Gran Teatro Torre Roccella Campofelice di Roccella | |
| 26 October 2010 | Prague | Czech Republic | Arena |
| 27 October 2010 | Rocková Olomouc Zimní Stadion | ||
| 28 October 2010 | Poland | Hala Podpromie | |
| 30 October 2010 | Katowice | Spodek | |
| 31 October 2010 | Hala Stulecia | ||
| 3 November 2010 | Belgium | Wex – Wallonie Expo | |
| 5 November 2010 | Lyon | France | La Halle Tony Garnier |
| 6 November 2010 | Montpellier | Zenith | |
| 7 November 2010 | Bordeaux | Patinoire Meriadeck | |
| 9 November 2010 | Le Liberte | ||
| 10 November 2010 | Paris | Zenith | |
| 12 November 2010 | Switzerland | Nationales Sportcenter | |
| 13 November 2010 | Trier | Germany | Arena |
| 14 November 2010 | Rothaus Arena | ||
| 16 November 2010 | Mannheim | SAP Arena | |
| 18 November 2010 | Eissporthalle | ||
| 19 November 2010 | Munich | Olympiahalle | |
| 20 November 2010 | Nuremberg | Arena | |
| 22 November 2010 | Berlin | Max-Schmeling-Halle | |
| 23 November 2010 | Rostock | Stadthalle L | |
| 24 November 2010 | Volkswagenhalle | ||
| 26 November 2010 | Weser-Ems-Halle | ||
| 27 November 2010 | Sporthalle | ||
| 28 November 2010 | Grugahalle | ||
| 30 November 2010 | Stuttgart | Schleyerhalle | |
| 1 December 2010 | Strasbourg | France | Zénith Europe |
| 2 December 2010 | Dijon | Zénith | |
| 4 December 2010 | Le Cube Parc des Expos | ||
| 5 December 2010 | Rouen | Zénith | |
| 6 December 2010 | Parc des Expositions – Lorient | ||
| 8 December 2010 | Toulon | Zénith Omega | |
| 9 December 2010 | Pau | Zénith | |
| 10 December 2010 | Limoges | Zénith | |
| 12 December 2010 | Tours | Parc des Expositions Grand Hall | |
| 13 December 2010 | Lille | Zénith de Lille | |
| North America | |||
| 22 February 2011 | Mexico City | Mexico | Mexico DF Auditorio Nacional |
| 23 February 2011 | |||
| 24 February 2011 | Monterrey | Monterrey Arena | |
| 27 February 2011 | Guadalajara | Guadalajara Auditorio Telmex | |
| Europe | |||
| 18 March 2011 | Russia | DIVS Arena | |
| 21 March 2011 | Saint Petersburg | Ice Palace Saint Petersburg | |
| 23 March 2011 | Moscow | Olympic Stadium | |
| 25 March 2011 | Kyiv | Ukraine | International Exhibition Center |
| 27 March 2011 | Dvorets Sporta | ||
| 6 May 2011 | Greece | Pankritio Stadium | |
| 8 May 2011 | Eleftheria Stadium | ||
| 14 May 2011 | Caesarea | Israel | Roman Amphitheatre |
| 15 May 2011 | |||
| 18 May 2011 | Istanbul | Turkey | Macka Kucukciftlik |
| 20 May 2011 | Athens | Greece | Hellinikon Basketball Arena |
| 21 May 2011 | Pampeloponnisiako Stadium | ||
| 23 May 2011 | Thessaloniki | P.A.O.K. Sports Arena | |
| 25 May 2011 | Castle | ||
In June 2006 Deep Purple headlined the Monsters of Rock festival at Milton Keynes Bowl (UK), in front of more than 30,000 people.Two weeks later the band played at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival (40th anniversary). A year after that, this show was released as a Live CD and DVD, called: They All Came Down To Montreux. The Montreux 2006 show included a jam session with Claude Nobs, several jazz/funky artists and a jazz version of Deep Purple's world hit Smoke on the Water.In 2006, during the North American tour, the band played in Rock Fest Cadott, Wisconsin USA; and also participated in Musikfest Bethlehem, Pennsylvania USA, with John Kay and Steppenwolf.In July 2008, Deep Purple headlined the Montreux Jazz Festival for the second time during the Rapture of the Deep tour, the band also participated in 3 Rock Festivals in Germany.
Tickets for the band's first Israeli dates in over a decade sold out within a few days and resulted in the addition of two more dates.
During the entire Rapture of the Deep tour, Deep Purple headlined more than 30 world-known music festivals, including headlining the Monsters of Rock and the Montreux Jazz Festival twice each.
Deep Purple is nowadays touring and recording as the MK VIII line-up. The band comprises:
In 2011, Roger Glover had to leave the band for a few weeks for personal reasons. During the shows in Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Turkey the bass parts were played by bassist Nick Fyffe.
During the tour, the band played 7 songs from the new album Rapture of the Deep: "Wrong Man", "Rapture of the Deep", "Back to Back", "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye", "Junkyard Blues", "Before Time Began" and "Things I Never Said". "The Well-Dressed Guitar", which has been release on the "Tour Edition" is an outtake from the Bananas sessions and has been played live since 2001. Severals old songs never played live before were also included in the setlists during the tour, such as "Hard Lovin' Man", "Living Wreck", "Loosen My Strings", "Not Responsible" and "Wasted Sunsets".