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Deep Purple Bring The Smoke to the Montreux Jazz Fest

Deep Purple Bring The Smoke to the Montreux Jazz Fest

Classic rockers Deep Purple and Alice Cooper were among many who kicked off the two week parade of joyful noise at the Montreux Jazz Festival, dispelling several myths about the 58 year-old gathering, the first being there’s a bunch of be-bops filling the air.

Pop music, rock, and other genres are more than welcome.

Another fallacy is that it’s in France. Montreux is in the French-speaking portion of Switzerland, so strap on your Swatches and pop open your Army knife.

One of the biggest highlights of the first few nights came from Deep Purple, who were making their 10th appearance at the chic fest.

read more at: Setlist.fm

Last Setlist

Deep Purple at O2 arena, Prague, Czechia

  1. Highway Star
  2. A Bit on the Side
  3. Into the Fire
  4. Guitar Solo by Simon McBride
  5. Arrogant Boy
  6. Diablo
  7. Keyboard Solo (Don Airey)

Last verified October 7, 2026.

setlist via setlist.fm

Previously...

Deep Purple

Deep Purple

Upcoming Tour Dates

  1. Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
  2. Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
  3. Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
  4. Arena, Nuremberg, Germany
  5. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  6. Zenith, Strasbourg, France
  7. Arkéa Arena, Bordeaux, France
  8. Zenith, Nantes, France
  9. LDLC Arena, Lyon, France
  10. Utilita Arena, Newcastle, UK

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