Demand has been so high for Rush’s reunion tour they’ve added 17 more dates
When Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced Rush’s grand reunion earlier this month, its fair to say that fans ‘rushed’ to bag themselves some tickets; all of the tour dates instantly sold out. But don’t worry – Lee and Lifeson have announced 17 more dates.
Joining the now sold-out run of shows in Chicago, Cleveland, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, Rush will also be performing in Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., to name a few.
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The Fifty Something 2026 tour will serve as the band’s official return to the stage after eleven years. As the name suggests, the tour is set to be a celebration of Rush’s 50+ years of music, as well as honouring the legacy of their legendary drummer, Neil Peart.
The tour will will be the first time Rush will perform together since 2015’s R40 tour, which was also the final time the late Peart was able to perform prior to his passing in 2020.
Alongside the new dates, Lee and Lifeson have shared a gracious video thanking their fans. After both uttering their own respective “WOW!”, Lee reflects on how “blown away” the pair feel about their initial announcement selling out. “I cannot tell you how [surprised] and overwhelmed we are,” he says.
Lee also takes a moment to thank fans for accepting their newest member, ex-Jeff Beck drummer, composer and producer Anika Nilles. “The way you guys have welcomed Anika Nilles into the Rush family has been very heart-warming,” he smiles. “I know she’s very appreciative of that and we’re even more excited to get back on stage with her and go through the plethora of songs that we’re planning!”
When first announcing the tour, Lee and Lifeson were keen to emphasise how the Fifty Something tour aims to honour Peart’s memory, and finding the right drummer was integral. “Life is full of surprises, and we have been introduced to another remarkable person; an incredible drummer and musician who is adding another chapter to our story while continuing her own fascinating musical journey,” they reflected.
“Her name is Anika Nilles, and we could not be more excited to introduce her to our loyal and dedicated Rush fanbase, whom, we know, will give her every chance to live up to that near impossible role… No small task, because as we all know Neil was irreplaceable.”
“Lerxst, Anika and myself, along with many of our longstanding crew members have been hard at work rehearsing and designing the kind of RUSH show you’ve grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate our history together.”
Peart’s family are also in support of the new era of the band, with both Peart’s daughter, Olivia Peart, and his wife, Carrie Nuttall, endorsing the tour in a statement: “We are thrilled to support the Fifty Something tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations, and to honour Neil’s extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist.”
“As the band enters this new chapter, it promises to be truly unforgettable. We are excited to see how their new vision unfolds, and to hear this legendary music played live once again.”
A presale for the newly added shows will be available for Ticketmaster members this Thursday (23 October) at 11:59pm ET. The Artist Presale begins on Monday (27 October).
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