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Rush Sets 2026 ‘Fifty Something’ Tour, First Full Run Since 2015

Neil Peart’s widow and daughter have endorsed the limited reunion as Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson return with drummer Anika Nilles.

Overview

  • The North American run spans 12 dates in seven cities from June 7 at the Kia Forum to Sept. 17 in Cleveland.
  • Shows are billed as an evening-with format featuring two sets drawn nightly from a 35-song catalog of hits and fan favorites.
  • German drummer Anika Nilles, known for work with Jeff Beck, will handle drums, and the duo plans to add auxiliary musicians, notably a keyboardist.
  • Artist presale registration closes Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET, presales begin Oct. 13 (U.S./Canada) and Oct. 16 (Mexico), and general on-sale starts Oct. 17 local time.
  • The tour is framed as a 50th-anniversary celebration and tribute to the late Neil Peart, with public support from Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart.