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In 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] announced their return to the stage for a very special FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR in Canada, USA and Mexico in 2026 in celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The response was overwhelming with the initial 22 dates selling out immediately, which encouraged additional shows, resulting in a total of 58 shows in 24 cities and over half a million tickets sold for 2026. In February 2026 they announced a further 26 dates across 13 countries for early 2027. The additional dates will be the first time the band has played in Europe since 2013 and 17 years since visiting South America.
These special “evening with” shows will find the band playing two sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs and RUSH will build each night’s setlist from a catalogue of 40+ songs including their greatest hits and fan favorites.
For Fifty Something, Lee and Lifeson will be accompanied by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck’s drummer for over 60 shows and has released four solo albums. The band will also be joined by keyboard player Loren Gold (The Who, Roger Daltrey).
Of the tour, Geddy Lee says: “We can’t wait to get back to all these cities we haven’t played in so long, as well as hitting some new places we’ve yet to play. Both Alex and I are loving the hours of rehearsal time we’re spending with Anika and now Loren, learning around 40 songs which will enable us to keep the shows evolving, playing some different songs on different nights. We are thrilled that many of our longstanding crew have come back to help us design the kind of RUSH show that fans have grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate 50 years of Rush music, while giving Neil the long overdue tribute he so richly deserves.”
Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Neil’s widow and daughter share:
“We are thrilled to support the Fifty Something tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations, and to honor Neil’s extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist. Neil’s musicianship was singular. Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express. As both drummer and lyricist, he was irreplaceable. Inimitable in his artistry, and unmatched in the depth and imagination he brought to the lyrics that inspired and moved so many, he profoundly shaped how fans connected with him and the band, giving voice and meaning to their own lives. As the band enters this new chapter, it promises to be truly unforgettable. We are excited to see how their new vision unfolds, and to hear this legendary music played live once again.”
RUSH invites fans to get closer than ever with elevated ways to experience the tour: a special VIP program with the 2112 Platform Experience, and curated Travel Packages for those journeying in to see the show.
VIP packages could include Meet & Greet access, an autograph signing session and production tour, entry to the Xanadu pre-show VIP lounge, exclusive merch gifts, and more.
Each Travel package includes a 2-night stay at a curated hotel, premium tickets to the show, a limited edition gift, a Rush Welcome Pack, Transportation Pass, and more exclusive goodies.
For VIP: https://superfan.live/rushvip
For Travel: https://superfan.live/rushtravel
Check out the full confirmed 2026 and 2027 itinerary below:
2026
Jun 07 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum SOLD OUT
Jun 09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum SOLD OUT
Jun 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum SOLD OUT
Jun 13 – Los Angeles, CA Kia – Forum SOLD OUT
Jun 18 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes SOLD OUT
Jun 20 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
Jun 24 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena SOLD OUT
Jun 26 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena SOLD OUT
Jun 28 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena SOLD OUT
Jun 30 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena SOLD OUT
Jul 16 – Chicago, IL – United Center SOLD OUT
Jul 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center SOLD OUT
Jul 20 – Chicago, IL – United Center SOLD OUT
Jul 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center SOLD OUT
Jul 28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden SOLD OUT
Jul 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden SOLD OUT
Aug 01 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden SOLDOUT
Aug 03 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden SOLD OUT
Aug 07 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena SOLD OUT
Aug 09 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena SOLD OUT
Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena SOLD OUT
Aug 13 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena SOLD OUT
Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
Aug 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
Aug 26 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Aug 28 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sept 02 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Sept 04 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Sept 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sept 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sep 17 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena SOLD OUT
Sep 19 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena SOLD OUT
Sept 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Sept 25 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Oct 05 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Oct 07 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Oct 10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Oct 12 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Oct 15 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
Oct 17 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
Oct 25 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
Oct 27 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
Oct 30 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Nov 01 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Nov 05 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Nov 07 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Nov 09 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
Nov 11 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
Nov 20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Nov 22 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Nov 25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Nov 27 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Dec 1 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Dec 3 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Dec 10 – Edmonton – AB Rogers Place
Dec 12 – Edmonton – AB Rogers Place
Dec 15 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Dec 17 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
2027
15 Jan – Buenos Aires, AR – Movistar Arena
22 Jan – Curitiba, BR – Arena da Baixada
24 Jan – São Paulo, BR – Allianz Parque
30 Jan – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão)
01 Feb – Belo Horizonte, BR – Estádio Mineirão
04 Feb – Brasília, BR – Arena BRB
19 Feb – Paris, FR – La Défense Arena
21 Feb – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
23 Feb – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
25 Feb – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
28 Feb – Cologne, DE – LANXESS Arena
02 Mar – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
04 Mar – Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
08 Mar – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
10 Mar – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro – just added!
12 Mar – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
14 Mar – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live – just added!
16 Mar – London, UK – O2 Arena
18 Mar – London, UK – O2 Arena
27 Mar – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków
30 Mar – Milan, IT – Unipol Dome
01 Apr – Basel, CH – St. Jakobshalle Basel
04 Apr – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
06 Apr – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
08 Apr – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
10 Apr – Helsinki, FI – Veikkaus Arena
For tickets see www.rush.com
Get ready to celebrate the music of RUSH with Lee and Lifeson live in 2026 and 2027.
ABOUT RUSH
RUSH took rock music into uncharted territory and to unmatched heights fueled by the once-in-a-lifetime interplay of Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals], Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals], and the late Neil Peart [drums, lyrics]. Selling over 45 million albums worldwide, garnering seven GRAMMY® Award nominations, tallying billions of streams, and earning induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame®, and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the pioneering trio’s incalculable influence has spanned generations, attracting one of the most ardent audiences in history. These musicians effectively reimagined and redefined rock without boundaries, striking a balance between elite instrumentation, anthemic vocals, provocative lyricism, and timeless storytelling both sonically and thematically. RUSH notably achieved “the third most consecutive gold/platinum studio albums by a rock a band behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.” Furthermore, their accolades have included becoming Officers of the Order of Canada in 1996, achieving the Canadian Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in 2012, and receiving recognition with both a star on the Canada Walk of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The world tragically said goodbye to Peart on January 7, 2020 following his battle with brain cancer. Honouring Peart and the legacy the band had forged together, Lee and Lifeson celebrate RUSH on tour in 2026. It’s a moment for new listeners to finally experience this music live in all of its glory and another chance for the group’s faithful fanbase to rally again.
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