Original Rush Band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have announced they are planning a reunion tour of the iconic Canadian band in 2026.
This was the band's first show since the 2015 R40 tour and the death of drummer Neil Pete in 2020.
According to the band, the tour, called The Fifty Something Tour, celebrates Rush's music and heritage, and the life of Peart.
“Alex and I have been playing Rush music with our fallen bandmate and friend Neal,” Lee said. “A lifelong worthy song that we wrote, recorded and performed cumulative hearts and souls in stages. And after downing from that last show, Alex and I made some serious soul searches and came to the decision that we missed it and was a time for celebration.
“In 2026, my BFF Lerxst (Lifeson) and I will once again go on our path by performing a huge rush song in a handful of cities, paying tribute to the past and Neal.
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Lee said Pete's location behind the kit will be filled out on tour by “incredible” German drummer Anica Nils.
“We are excited to support 50 things touring, celebrate the band that the music has resonated and inspired fans for generations, and to celebrate Neil's extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist.”
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“I promise that once the band enters this new chapter, they will never forget. I'm excited to see how their new vision unfolds and hear this legendary music play live again.”
Rush will be performing multiple shows in seven cities in Canada, the US and Mexico, launching at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026.
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On these special “Evening with Whis” shows, the band plays two sets each night. Each show features a unique selection of songs, with Rush creating a nightly setlist from a catalog of 35 songs.
Fans can participate in the Rush Artist pre-pre sale by signing up on Thursday, October 9th by 11:59pm ET.
General OnSale will begin online at noon local time in Canada on Friday, October 17th.
Tour date
Sun, June 7th – KIA Forum, Los Angeles, California
TUE, June 9th – KIA Forum, Los Angeles, California
Thu, June 18th – Mexico City, MX, Palacio delos deportes
Wednesday, June 24th – Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
Friday, June 26th – Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
Thu, July 16th – United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, July 18th – United Center, Chicago, Illinois
TUE, July 28th – Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Thu, July 30th – Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Friday, August 7th – Scottia Bank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
Sun, August 9th – Scottiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
September 17th – Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
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