Four months after Rush co-founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour of the U.S., Canada and Mexico, they’ve significantly expanded the run of concerts into 2027. On Feb. 23, they revealed several dozen shows across South America, the U.K. and Europe, all for next year. (Second shows were added in several markets after tickets went on sale.)

“Fifty Something” is in celebration of Rush’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart and notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale of Rush’s R40 Tour on August 1, 2015, at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA. General on-sale began Feb. 27 here. Tickets may also be available here.

Lee and Lifeson will be joined on the tour by drummer Anika Nilles, as well as keyboardist Loren Gold. The newest dates mark the first time the band has played in Europe since 2013 and 17 years since visiting South America. (And while it’s speculation on our part, with many days off in between some of the newly listed concerts, it appears they made add second shows in several cities as was done for their 2026 shows when demand far exceeded supply.)

The trio of Lifeson, Nilles and Lee shared a new clip on Feb. 23.

In the original October 6, 2025, announcement, Lee said, “It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil. A lifetime’s worth of songs that we had put our cumulative hearts and souls into writing, recording and playing together onstage. And so, after all that has gone down since that last show, Alex and I have done some serious soul searching and come to the decision that we f**king miss it, and that it’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of Rush music. So in 2026 my BFF Lerxst (aka Alex Lifeson) and I are going to hit the road once again to pay tribute to our past and to Neil by performing a vast selection of Rush songs in a handful of cities. No small task, because as we all know Neil was irreplaceable.

“Yet life is full of surprises, and 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. Her name is Anika Nilles, and we could not be more excited to introduce her to our loyal and dedicated Rush fanbase, whom, we know, will give her every chance to live up to that near impossible role. Before we hit the stage, we also hope to add another musician or two to expand our sound a wee bit and free up Alex and I, in order to show off some of our new fancy dance steps.

“Lerxst, Anika and myself, along with many of our longstanding crew members have been hard at work rehearsing and designing the kind of Rush show you’ve grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate our history together.”

Watch the original announcement

Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Neil’s widow and daughter wrote, “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.”

In a new video released on Oct. 20, Lee and Lifeson note they “are blown away from the response to the announcement we made a few weeks ago.”

On Oct. 5, the band celebrated in a private event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland with this on-stage interview and Q&A.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees will perform special “evening with” shows with 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 catalog of 35 songs including their greatest hits and fan favorites.

For Fifty Something, Lee and Lifeson will be accompanied by German drummer, composer, and producer Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck’s drummer for over 60 shows and has released four solo albums.

Rush 2026-2027 Tour (Tickets are available here and here)
Jun 07 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Jun 09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Jun 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Jun 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Jun 18 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
Jun 20 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
Jun 24 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Jun 26 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Jun 28 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Jun 30 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Jul 16 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Jul 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Jul 20 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Jul 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Jul 28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Jul 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Aug 01 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Aug 03 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Aug 07 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Aug 09 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Aug 13 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
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
Sep 02 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Sep 04 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Sep 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sep 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sep 17 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
Sep 19 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
Sep 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Sep 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, DC – Capital One Arena
Oct 27 – Washington, DC – 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 01 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Dec 03 – 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
Jan 15 – Buenos Aires, AR – Movistar Arena
Jan 22– Curitiba, BR – Arena da Baixada
Jan 24– São Paulo, BR – Allianz Parque
Jan 30– Rio de Janeiro, BR – Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão)
Feb 01 – Belo Horizonte, BR – Estádio Mineirão
Feb 04 – Brasília, BR – Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
Feb 19 – Paris, FR – La Défense Arena
Feb 21 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
Feb 23 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
Feb 25 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
Feb 28 – Cologne, DE – LANXESS Arena
Mar 02 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
Mar 04 – Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
Mar 08 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Mar 10 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro **
Mar 12 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Mar 14 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live *
Mar 16 – London, UK – O2 Arena
Mar 18 – London, UK – O2 Arena
Mar 27 – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków
Mar 30 – Milan, IT – Unipol Dome
Apr 01 – Basel, CH – St. Jakobshalle
Apr 04 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
Apr 06 – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
Apr 08 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
Apr 10 – Helsinki, FI – Veikkaus Arena

* Added Feb. 26
* Added Feb. 27

Related: Links to 100s of current classic rock tours

Additionally, Rush recently released a 50-track super deluxe anthology, Rush 50, that represents breadth of their discography, beginning with the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single and concluding with a live recording the final song Lee, Lifeson, and Peart played together during the R40 Tour closer at The Forum. Rush 50 is available to fans in several distinct configurations: the Super Deluxe Edition (4-CDs and 7-LPs) [order here], a 7-LP Deluxe Edition (here), and a 4-CD Deluxe Edition (here). It’s also available in Canada here and in the U.K. here.