Rush is officially preparing for their highly anticipated return to the stage. Inactive since 2015, the legendary group will celebrate five decades of history with the “Fifty Something” tour, which is scheduled to kick off on June 7, 2026.
The revitalized lineup features core members Geddy Lee (bass and vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar) joined by German drummer Anika Nilles, filling the formidable seat left by the late Neil Peart. The band will also feature new keyboardist Loren Gold, known for his work with The Who and Roger Daltrey.
In a statement published on the official Rush website this Monday (February 23), Geddy Lee provided an exciting update on the band’s preparations. According to the frontman, the group is currently rehearsing a repertoire of approximately 40 songs. This extensive list will allow the band to vary the setlist from night to night as the tour progresses.
Lee expressed his enthusiasm for the rehearsal process and the road ahead:
“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.”
The tour marks the first time Rush has performed since the passing of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart in January 2020. Recognizing the weight of this new chapter, the band shared a statement of support signed by Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Neil‘s widow and daughter.
In their message, the family honored Peart‘s singular legacy while offering their full backing to the band’s return:
“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 “Fifty Something” 2026 Tour Dates:
- June 7, 9, 11, 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (Sold Out)
- June 18 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes (Sold Out)
- June 20 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes (New Date)
- June 24, 26, 28, 30 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena (Sold Out)
- July 16, 18, 20, 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center (Sold Out)
- July 28, 30, Aug. 1, 3 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Sold Out)
- Aug. 7, 9, 11, 13 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena (Sold Out)
- Aug. 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Aug. 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena (New Date)
- Aug. 26 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
- Aug. 28 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena (New Date)
- Sep. 2 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
- Sep. 4 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre (New Date)
- Sep. 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
- Sep. 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden (New Date)
- Sep. 17, 19 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena (Sold Out)
- Sep. 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
- Sep. 25 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center (New Date)
- Oct. 5 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- Oct. 7 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena (New Date)
- Oct. 10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
- Oct. 12 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena (New Date)
- Oct. 15 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
- Oct. 17 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center (New Date)
- Oct. 25 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
- Oct. 27 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena (New Date)
- Oct. 30 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
- Nov. 1 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena (New Date)
- Nov. 5 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
- Nov. 7 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live (New Date)
- Nov. 9 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
- Nov. 11 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena (New Date)
- Nov. 20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
- Nov. 22 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center (New Date)
- Nov. 25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
- Nov. 27 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena (New Date)
- Dec. 1 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
- Dec. 3 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena (New Date)
- Dec. 10 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
- Dec. 12 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place (New Date)
- Dec. 15 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
- Dec. 17 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena (New Date)
Rush “Fifty Something” 2027 UK And European Tour:
- February 19: Paris, FRA – La Défense Arena
- February 21: Berlin, GER – Uber Arena
- February 23: Amsterdam, NED – Ziggo Dome
- February 25: Munich, GER – Olympiahalle
- February 28: Cologne, GER – LANXESS Arena
- March 2: Hamburg, GER – Barclays Arena
- March 4: Stuttgart, GER – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
- March 8: Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
- March 12: Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
- March 16: London, UK – The O2 Arena
- March 18: London, UK – The O2 Arena
- March 27: Kraków, POL – Arena Kraków
- March 30: Milan, ITA – Unipol Dome
- April 1: Basel, SWI – St. Jakobshalle
- April 4: Copenhagen, DEN – Royal Arena
- April 6: Oslo, NOR – Unity Arena
- April 8: Stockholm, SWE – Avicii Arena
- April 10: Helsinki, FIN – Veikkaus Arena
Rush “Fifty Something” 2027 South America Dates:
- January 15: Buenos Aires, AR
- January 22: Curitiba, BR
- January 24: São Paulo, BR
- January 30: Rio De Janeiro, BR
- February 01: Belo Horizonte, BR
- February 04: Brasília, BR
