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Yesterday, Rush made a spectacular announcements in regards to their FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR. They will continue the tour in South America, the UK, AND Europe next year. Last year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] announced their return to the stage for a very special tour in Canada, USA and Mexico in 2026 in celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The response was met with enthusiasm. The initial 22 dates sold out immediately, encouraging additional shows, resulting in a total of 58 shows across 24 cities, with over half a million tickets sold for 2026. In early 2027, the dates will be the first time the band has played in Europe in over a decade, and 17 years since visiting South America.
The dates will see the band performing 24 shows across 13 countries. These special “evening with” shows will find the band playing two sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs, and RUSH will build each night’s setlist from a catalogue of 40+ songs, including their greatest hits and fan favourites. For Fifty Something, Lee and Lifeson will be accompanied by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck’s drummer for over 60 shows and has released four solo albums. The band will also be joined by keyboard player Loren Gold (The Who, Roger Daltrey).
Bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee says of the tour
, “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 expecting 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.”
It's a lovely statement to make regarding the late drummer and songwriter Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020. I am sure all the hours in rehearsal with Annika Niles have given her enough time to perfect her skills and build a good rapport with the surviving members.
Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Neil’s widow and daughter, share their enthusiasm over the announcement by stating:
“We are thrilled to support the Fifty Something tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations, and to honor Neil’s extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist. Neil’s musicianship was singular. Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express. As both drummer and lyricist, he was irreplaceable. Inimitable in his artistry, and unmatched in the depth and imagination he brought to the lyrics that inspired and moved so many, he profoundly shaped how fans connected with him and the band, giving voice and meaning to their own lives. 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.”
RUSH invites fans to get closer than ever with elevated ways to experience the tour: a special VIP program with the 2112 Platform Experience, and curated Travel Packages for those journeying in to see the show. VIP packages could include Meet & Greet access, an autograph signing session and production tour, entry to the Xanadu pre-show VIP lounge, exclusive merch gifts, and more. Each Travel package includes a 2-night stay at a curated hotel, premium tickets to the show, a limited edition gift, a Rush Welcome Pack, a Transportation Pass, and more exclusive goodies. That all sounds exciting, so I am hoping to visit one of the shows
For VIP: https://superfan.live/rushvip
For Travel: https://superfan.live/rushtravel
Check out the full confirmed 2027 itinerary below:
15 Jan – Buenos Aires, AR – Movistar Arena
22 Jan – Curitiba, BR – Arena da Baixada
24 Jan РṢo Paulo, BR РAllianz Parque
30 Jan – Rio de Janeiro, BR - Estádio OlÃmpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão)
01 Feb – Belo Horizonte, BR – Estádio Mineirão
04 Feb – BrasÃlia, BR – Arena BRB
19 Feb РParis, FR - La D̩fense Arena
21 Feb – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
23 Feb – Amsterdam, NL - Ziggo Dome
25 Feb – Munich, DE - Olympiahalle
28 Feb – Cologne, DE - LANXESS Arena
02 Mar – Hamburg, DE - Barclays Arena
04 Mar – Stuttgart, DE - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
08 Mar – Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
12 Mar – Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
16 Mar – London, UK – O2 Arena
18 Mar – London, UK – O2 Arena
27 Mar – Kraków, PL - TAURON Arena Kraków
30 Mar – Milan, IT – Unipol Dome
01 Apr – Basel, CH – St. Jakobshalle Basel
04 Apr – Copenhagen, DK - Royal Arena
06 Apr – Oslo, NO - Unity Arena
08 Apr – Stockholm, SE - Avicii Arena
10 Apr – Helsinki, FI - Veikkaus Arena
For UK date ticket sale information, please visit:
https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/rush/
Additionally, RUSH have released the 50-track super deluxe anthology, RUSH 50, that Rolling Stone called “an epic saga that functions equally well as an introduction for the uninitiated or a companion piece for the super fan.” RUSH 50 is available in five distinct configurations and represents the breadth of their discography, beginning with the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single and concluding with a live recording of the final song Lee, Lifeson, and Peart played together during the R40 Tour closer at LA’s The Forum. Purchase HERE. On March 13, RUSH will release an expanded boxset of their tenth studio album, originally released in 1984, Grace Under Pressure. The boxset features a new album mix by Terry Brown and the complete live recording from their hometown performance at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens in September of 1984. Pre-order HERE.
WATCH ANNOUNCE VIDEO HERE
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEB 27, 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME
Exclusive Artist Pre-Sales for Rush Fan Club and Rush Backstage members begin Tuesday, Feb 24 at 10:00 AM local time. VIP packages for fan club members will also be available starting Tuesday, Feb 24 at 10:00 AM local time.
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