RUSH FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR 2026 AND 2027
2nd SHOWS IN MANCHESTER, GLASGOW ADDED DUE TO DEMAND
GEDDY LEE & ALEX LIFESON TO CELEBRATE 50 PLUS YEARS OF RUSH MUSIC, THEIR LEGACY AND HONOUR LATE BANDMATE NEIL PEART
FIRST PICTURE RELEASED – ALEX LIFESON AND GEDDY LEE FROM RUSH WITH TOURING DRUMMER ANIKA NILLES
WATCH ANNOUNCE FOR SOUTH AMERICA, UK & EUROPE VIDEO HERE
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY FEB 27 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME
In 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] announced their return to the stage for a very special FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR in Canada, USA and Mexico in 2026 in celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The response was overwhelming with the initial 22 dates selling out immediately, which encouraged additional shows, resulting in a total of 58 shows in 24 cities and over half a million tickets sold for 2026. In February 2026 they announced a further 26 dates across 13 countries for early 2027. The additional dates will be the first time the band has played in Europe since 2013 and 17 years since visiting South America.
These special “evening with” shows will find 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 catalogue of 40+ songs including their greatest hits and fan favorites.
For Fifty Something, Lee and Lifeson will be accompanied by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck’s drummer for over 60 shows and has released four solo albums. The band will also be joined by keyboard player Loren Gold (The Who, Roger Daltrey).
Of the tour, Geddy Lee says: “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.”
Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Neil’s widow and daughter share:
“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.”
Photo credit: Richard Sibbald
RUSH invites fans to get closer than ever with elevated ways to experience the tour: a special VIP program with the 2112 Platform Experience, and curated Travel Packages for those journeying in to see the show.
VIP packages could include Meet & Greet access, an autograph signing session and production tour, entry to the Xanadu pre-show VIP lounge, exclusive merch gifts, and more.
Each Travel package includes a 2-night stay at a curated hotel, premium tickets to the show, a limited edition gift, a Rush Welcome Pack, Transportation Pass, and more exclusive goodies.
For VIP: https://superfan.live/rushvip
For Travel: https://superfan.live/rushtravel
Check out the UK confirmed 2026 and 2027 itinerary below:
08 Mar – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
10 Mar – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro – just added!
12 Mar – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
14 Mar – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live – just added!
16 Mar – London, UK – O2 Arena
18 Mar – London, UK – O2 Arena
27 Mar – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków
30 Mar – Milan, IT – Unipol Dome
01 Apr – Basel, CH – St. Jakobshalle Basel
04 Apr – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
06 Apr – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
08 Apr – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
10 Apr – Helsinki, FI – Veikkaus Arena
For tickets see www.rush.com
Get ready to celebrate the music of RUSH with Lee and Lifeson live in 2026 and 2027.
