Los Angeles, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Rock band Rush will embark on the ‘Fifty Something’ Tour, marking their first tour in over 11 years. Featuring original members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, the tour introduces new drummer Anika Nilles, honoring the legacy of Neil Peart. Kicking off in Los Angeles, the extensive 56-show tour includes major U.S. and Canadian cities, showcasing fan favorites and greatest hits. Tickets are set to go on sale soon, post presale, with prices varying by location.
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Rush announces “Fifty Something” Tour for 2026 with new drummer
Rock band Rush will return to the stage in 2026 for the “Fifty Something” Tour, marking the group’s first tour in over 11 years. The tour is led by original members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, with drummer Anika Nilles joining the lineup following the passing of Neil Peart in January 2020. The tour will begin on June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the same venue where the band last performed with Neil Peart in August 2015.
Key details
- The tour has expanded from an initial 11 concerts to a total of 56 shows across North America, including stops in various U.S. cities and Canada.
- Some key cities on the tour include Mexico City, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York City, Toronto, and Cleveland.
- The tour will feature two sets each night drawn from a song catalogue of 35 songs, including fan favorites and greatest hits.
- Tickets for the tour will go on sale on October 17, 2025, following a presale on October 13, 2025.
- Ticket prices for some shows start at $322 for Los Angeles, $359 for Texas, $323 for Chicago, and $337 for Madison Square Garden.
Band lineup and purpose
The touring lineup pairs Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson with drummer Anika Nilles. Anika Nilles brings recent touring experience and a reputation for complex drumming; she has previously toured with Jeff Beck and is noted for a drumming style that aligns with Rush’s musical themes. The tour is described by the band as both a celebration of over 50 years of Rush music and a way to honor the legacy of Neil Peart. The band has indicated they will honor Neil Peart at each show and have received support from Peart’s widow and daughter regarding the tour’s purpose.
Musical approach and support musicians
Each performance will be structured as two sets per night, selected from a catalogue of 35 songs that include fan favorites and greatest hits. To reproduce the band’s studio and live sound and to provide Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson more freedom on stage, additional musicians may be added to the touring ensemble.
Background and context
Rush has not toured since their last performances with Neil Peart in 2015. The band members have cited missing live performance as a motivating factor for returning to the road. The decision to tour again follows the death of long-time drummer Neil Peart in January 2020 and represents both a tribute to Peart and a continuation of the band’s legacy. The tour’s expansion from 11 concerts to 56 shows reflects a broad, multi-city North American schedule.
Tour schedule highlights and ticketing
The tour opens at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. The expanded 56-show itinerary includes major metropolitan stops and a Mexico City date alongside multiple U.S. and Canadian cities. Ticketing will follow a presale and public-sale timeline, with prices for some shows starting at specified levels depending on venue and market.
What to expect at shows
Attendees can expect two-set shows featuring selections from a 35-song catalogue, tributes to Neil Peart at each performance, and a mix of core band members and potential additional musicians to recreate Rush’s layered sound in a live setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the tour start?
The tour starts on June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Who is joining the band as drummer?
Anika Nilles will join Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson as the new drummer after the passing of Neil Peart in January 2020.
How many shows are planned?
The tour has expanded from an initial 11 concerts to now 56 shows, including stops in various U.S. cities and Canada.
Which cities are included?
Some key cities on the tour include Mexico City, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York City, Toronto, and Cleveland.
How many songs will be played each night?
The tour will feature two sets each night from a song catalogue of 35 songs, including fan favorites and greatest hits.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the tour will go on sale on October 17, 2025, following a presale on October 13, 2025.
What are starting ticket prices?
Ticket prices for some shows start at $322 for Los Angeles, $359 for Texas, $323 for Chicago, and $337 for Madison Square Garden.
Will the band honor Neil Peart?
Rush is expected to honor Neil Peart at each show and has received support from Peart’s widow and daughter regarding the tour’s purpose.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tour name | “Fifty Something” Tour |
| Start date and venue | The tour starts on June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. |
| Number of shows | The tour has expanded from an initial 11 concerts to now 56 shows, including stops in various U.S. cities and Canada. |
| Drummer | Anika Nilles will join Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson as the new drummer after the passing of Neil Peart in January 2020. |
| Setlist structure | Two sets each night from a song catalogue of 35 songs, including fan favorites and greatest hits. |
| Ticket sale dates | Tickets for the tour will go on sale on October 17, 2025, following a presale on October 13, 2025. |
| Starting ticket prices (examples) | Ticket prices for some shows start at $322 for Los Angeles, $359 for Texas, $323 for Chicago, and $337 for Madison Square Garden. |
| Tour purpose | The “Fifty Something” Tour serves as both a tribute to Neil Peart and a celebration of Rush’s enduring legacy in rock music. |
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