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Rush Confirms 2026 'Fifty Something' Reunion Tour With Drummer Anika Nilles

Peart’s family has endorsed the limited run as a tribute to his legacy.

Overview

  • The 12-date, seven-city North American run from June to September 2026 opens with two nights at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum and ends Sept. 17 in Cleveland.
  • Stops include Mexico City, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York and Toronto, with multiple shows scheduled in several markets.
  • German drummer Anika Nilles will handle Peart’s parts, with Lee and Lifeson saying they may add another musician, and Peart’s widow and daughter have publicly endorsed the tour.
  • Each concert follows an evening-with format featuring two sets drawn nightly from a 35-song pool of hits and rarities.
  • Ticketing details: artist presale registration due Oct. 9, presales begin Oct. 13 (U.S./Canada) and Oct. 16 (Mexico), and general on-sale starts Oct. 17.