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Rush Reunites for 2026 ‘Fifty Something’ Arena Tour Across North America

The family-approved tribute features drummer Anika Nilles with two-set nights built from a 35-song catalog.

Overview

  • The summer run comprises 12 dates in seven cities, including Los Angeles, Mexico City, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York, Toronto and Cleveland, with multiple nights in several markets.
  • Each concert is an evening-with format featuring two sets and a rotating selection of songs chosen from a pool of 35 hits and fan favorites.
  • German drummer Anika Nilles will handle the drum chair, and Geddy Lee indicated they may add a keyboard player to expand the live sound.
  • Neil Peart’s widow Carrie Nuttall-Peart and daughter Olivia publicly endorsed the tour, and the band plans a nightly tribute to Peart.
  • Fans can register for the artist presale through Oct. 9, with presales opening Oct. 13 in the U.S. and Canada and Oct. 16 in Mexico, general on-sale on Oct. 17; a career-spanning Rush 50 anthology accompanies the reunion.