Legendary UK Rock Band Deep Purple To Perform In Malaysia As Its Only Southeast Asia Stop
Brought to you by Hitman Studios, Deep Purple is set to light the Mega Star Arena stage this 23rd November 2025 (Sunday) with famous tracks such as 'Smoke On The Water' and 'Highway Star'. Here is what we know so far:
Dubbed one of the founding fathers of rock, Deep Purple decorated history started in 1968 with their debut album, 'Shades of Deep Purple'. Some of the most notable awards from the '60s band include winning the 'Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement' in 2019, the 'Legend Award' at the 2008 World Music Awards, as well as being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Additionally, the band has also won three Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards in 2011 for their 'Now What?!' and 'Machine Head' albums. With 100 million records sold worldwide and a change in bandmates, Deep Purple continues to rock the world in the 2000s with their newest release, 'Lazy Sod' in 2024. Here are details to their concert:
Deep Purple Live In Malaysia
Date: 23rd November 2025 (Friday)
23rd November 2025 (Friday) Time: TBA
TBA Venue: Mega Star Arena
Mega Star Arena Organisers: Hitman Solutions
Hitman Solutions Ticket Price: General Admission (RM359), Rockzone (RM399), Gold (RM599), Silver (RM499), Bronze (RM299), Royal Twin Seat (RM2,099)
General Admission (RM359), Rockzone (RM399), Gold (RM599), Silver (RM499), Bronze (RM299), Royal Twin Seat (RM2,099) Ticket Link: www.hitmanlive.com
www.hitmanlive.com Seating Plan:
This is Deep Purple's first concert in Malaysia in 15 years, with their last show in KL in 2010. Grab this once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness Deep Purple live in action. Tickets will be available on 30th July 2025 (Wednesday) at 12 PM on Hitman Solutions' official ticketing website.
Sources: On Air, Hitman Live, The Rakyat Post
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
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