Rush have performed for the first time since reforming – and you can watch it right now
Rush made their long-awaited return to stage at the 2026 Juno Awards, performing live for the first time in over 11 years. The appearance also marks the band’s first performance together since the death of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart in 2020.
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For the evening, frontman Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson were joined by new touring drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, who will also be part of Rush’s upcoming Fifty Something tour. Together, the band kicked off the ceremony with a surprise performance of Finding My Way, the opening track from Rush’s 1974 debut album.
Asked why they chose that particular song, Lee tells reporters [via Blabbermouth], “You really can’t ask us what song to play. If we have to choose one song, it’s almost impossible. We have so many. So we just asked management, and they said first song, first album.”
“Also, it’s the only song we know how to play,” Lifeson adds.
Rush will take this lineup on the road for the Fifty Something tour starting this June, with dates across Canada, the US, and Mexico. The initial 22 dates sold out immediately, prompting the addition of more shows. The tour now totals 58 shows across 24 cities, with over half a million tickets sold for 2026.
Sharing his excitement about the upcoming run, Lee says: “We can’t wait to get back to all these cities we haven’t played in so long, as well as hitting some new places we’ve yet to play. Both Alex and I are loving the hours of rehearsal time we’re spending with Anika and now Loren, learning around 40 songs which will enable us to keep the shows evolving, playing some different songs on different nights.”
“We are thrilled that many of our longstanding crew have come back to help us design the kind of Rush show that fans have grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate 50 years of Rush music, while giving Neil the long overdue tribute he so richly deserves.”
Watch Rush’s full Juno Awards performance below.
Check out the full list of dates for Rush’s Fifty Something reunion tour on the band’s official website.
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