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Ian Gillan Announces 'Talking Gib'rish' UK Spoken‑Word Tour

The first spoken‑word run from the Deep Purple singer promises backstage stories from his six‑decade career during an April–May 2027 UK tour.

Overview

  • Gillan announced the Talking Gib'rish tour on June 23, 2026, saying these will be his first public speaking engagements after a 65‑year music career.
  • The UK run is scheduled to start April 28, 2027, at Bournemouth Pavilion and end May 29, 2027, at London’s Cadogan Hall with dates across major UK venues.
  • A ticket presale was set to begin at 10:00 a.m. UK time on June 24, 2026, with the general public sale scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2026.
  • Tickets were listed as available through BookingsDirect.com and the individual venue box offices, per the tour announcement.
  • The spoken‑word dates are presented as additional to Deep Purple’s ongoing world tour and come as the band prepares to release the album Splat! on July 3, 2026.