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Rush Sets 2026 'Fifty Something' Reunion Tour, Taps Drummer Anika Nilles

The limited, two-set arena run honors Neil Peart’s legacy and opens ticket registration through Oct. 9 ahead of an Oct. 17 general sale.

Overview

  • Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will reunite for a 12-date, seven-city North American tour in summer 2026, their first trek since 2015.
  • The run begins at Los AngelesKia Forum on June 7 and 9 and concludes in Cleveland on Sept. 17, with stops in Mexico City, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York and Toronto.
  • German drummer Anika Nilles, a former Jeff Beck touring member, will handle drums, with Lee noting they hope to add one or two auxiliary musicians to expand the live sound.
  • Each “evening with” show features two sets with nightly setlists drawn from a curated pool of 35 songs spanning hits and fan favorites.
  • Artist presale registration is open through Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET; presales start Oct. 13 (U.S./Canada) and Oct. 16 (Mexico), and general on-sale begins Oct. 17 at local times.