Rush 2026 Tour Announcement – Fifty Something Tour Schedule
Rush are back, and they’re bringing a new friend with them. After more than a decade off the stage, and five years since the untimely passing of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are reuniting for a limited 2026 tour. Dubbed the “Fifty Something Tour,” it kicks off June 7th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and runs through September 19th in Cleveland, OH.
This Rush reunion has been a long time coming, but that doesn’t make it any less bittersweet. For Lee, Lifeson, and the millions of fans who grew up on 2112 and Moving Pictures, Peart’s loss left an unfillable space. His percussion mastery and lyrical poetry helped shape Rush into one of rock’s most revered and technical bands. You know, the kind that changed how generations listened to music.
And while no one could ever replace him, the band has found a remarkable musician to help carry the torch. Enter Anika Nilles, a German drummer praised for her precision and power. She’s called the opportunity “an honor,” and Geddy Lee echoed the sentiment: “After all that has gone down since that last show … we have been introduced to another remarkable person; an incredible drummer and musician who is adding another chapter to our story while continuing her own fascinating musical journey.”
Fans can expect classics like “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight,” “Closer to the Heart,” and “The Spirit of Radio,” performed with a renewed energy that bridges eras. Nilles may be new to the Rush world, but she brings a fire that fits right in with the band’s legacy of technical brilliance and emotional depth. Lee and Lifeson have admitted that this decision came only after “serious soul-searching.” But ultimately, they realized they missed playing together — and that the time was right to bring Rush’s music back to life.
The result? A tour that celebrates five decades of prog-rock genius, friendship, and resilience. Ready to join the victory lap? Get your verified resale tickets now before they’re gone.
Rush 2026 Tour Dates
June 7, 2026 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
June 10, 2026 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
June 13, 2026 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
June 15, 2026 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
June 18, 2026 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
June 21, 2026 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
June 24, 2026 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
June 27, 2026 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
July 1, 2026 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
July 3, 2026 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
July 6, 2026 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
July 9, 2026 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
July 12, 2026 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
July 15, 2026 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
July 18, 2026 — Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
July 22, 2026 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
July 25, 2026 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
July 28, 2026 — Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
August 2, 2026 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
August 4, 2026 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
August 7, 2026 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
August 10, 2026 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
August 13, 2026 — San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
August 16, 2026 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
September 2, 2026 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
September 5, 2026 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
September 9, 2026 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
September 12, 2026 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
September 16, 2026 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
September 19, 2026 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
