Rush Announces 2026 Tour Dates

Rush co-founders — bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson — confirmed their first tour in 11 years and first since the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Rush’s 2026 Fifty Something Tour includes concerts scheduled across the United States, Mexico and the band’s native Canada.

Rush’s 2026 Fifty Something Tour will see Lee and Lifeson accompanied by accomplished drummer Anika Nilles. According to the announcement, the tour will be a “celebration of Rush’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart.”

The tour beings on June 7 with the first of two performances at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Rush’s last public concert was the same arena for the finale of their R40 Tour on August 1, 2015.

Rush will then head to Mexico City for a show on June 18 before returning to the U.S. for dates in Fort Worth, Chicago and New York City. The Canadian band will head hold a pair of hometown shows in Toronto in August before concluding the tour on September 17 in Cleveland.

Tickets can be purchased through a variety of presale options leading up to the general onsale on Friday, October 17 at 12 p.m. local venue time for the U.S. and Canada, and 11 a.m. local time for Mexico.

Read a statement from Geddy Lee regarding Rush’s Fifty Something Tour:

“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 fucking 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.”

Additionally, Peart’s widow Carrie Nuttall-Peart and daughter Olivia Peart, shared a statement:

“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.”