Rush Expands 2026 Tour with Additional Dates Doubling Its Duration
Rush is set to return to the stage for the first time since drummer Neil Peart’s passing, expanding their 2026 tour due to high demand. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced the addition of 11 new shows to their Fifty Something Tour, effectively doubling its duration. This news comes as a relief to fans who have eagerly awaited the band’s return.
Expanded Tour Details
The tour will now include multiple performances in major North American cities. The expansion features:
- Two extra shows in Los Angeles
- Two performances in Fort Worth
- Two concerts in Chicago
- Two events in New York City
- Two shows in Toronto
- One additional date in Cleveland
Mexico City will continue to host a single performance.
Performance and Setlist Information
This tour signifies Lee and Lifeson’s first complete shows together since their last tour in 2015. Notably, Anika Nilles will step in as the drummer for these performances. Each show will be an “evening with,” featuring two sets of music drawn from a catalog of 35 songs.
Tour Launch and Ticket Information
The Fifty Something Tour is scheduled to kick off on June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the very venue that hosted Rush’s final show with Peart on August 1, 2015. Ticket sales will begin with artist presales on Monday, followed by general sales on October 17.
Complete Tour Dates
Below are the updated dates for the Fifty Something Tour:
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 7 | Los Angeles, CA | Kia Forum |
| June 9 | Los Angeles, CA | Kia Forum |
| June 11 | Los Angeles, CA | Kia Forum |
| June 13 | Los Angeles, CA | Kia Forum |
| June 18 | Mexico City, MX | Palacio de los Deportes |
| June 24 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
| June 26 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
| June 28 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
| June 30 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
| July 16 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| July 18 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| July 20 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| July 22 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| July 28 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
| July 30 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
| August 1 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
| August 3 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
| August 7 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
| August 9 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
| August 11 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
| August 13 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
| September 17 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena |
| September 19 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena |
As Rush prepares for this significant comeback, fans can expect an unforgettable experience filled with classic hits and new excitement.
