Hotels for Deep Purple

Few rock outfits have stayed on the road this long, still built around the same restless mix of Hammond organ and heavy guitar riffs that shaped the genre in the first place. A weeknight show like this tends to draw a crowd who grew up with the band alongside a newer contingent curious to hear the songs played live rather than through headphones.

Expect a set that leans on decades of material, with the sort of extended instrumental interplay that rewards long-time listeners. A Tuesday evening slot means an early finish is likely, making it manageable for those with work the next day.

A beautifully preserved art-deco theatre in Hammersmith, the Eventim Apollo is one of London's best-loved mid-size music venues, hosting touring bands, comedy and one-off gigs. The surrounding west London district blends riverside pubs along the Thames with the bustle of the Broadway's shops and cafés.

Hammersmith station, served by the District, Piccadilly and other lines, sits almost opposite the entrance. Booking a room nearby means you can spill out after the show straight into the neighbourhood's late bars and easy transport.