Rush Is in No Rush to Stop Rockin’
The Canadian shredders Rush have just announced a second extension of their 2026 ‘Fifty Something Tour,’ marking the group’s first official nationwide outing since 2015. This time around, Geddy Lee and company have added 17 cities to their U.S. and Canada run. They’ll now play 40 concerts from June through December.
While no new Big Apple gigs were added, the Rock Hall of Famers will perform at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, July 28; Thursday, July 30; Saturday, August 1; and Monday, August 3. They also penciled in a few nearby locales, including Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 21, Boston’s TD Garden on September 12, Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena on October 25, and Uncasville, Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena on October 30.
These concerts come in the wake of the untimely passing of beloved drummer Neil Peart, who died in January 2020. Filling in for Peart is the accomplished German drummer Anika Nilles. The 42-year-old made waves with her viral YouTube videos in the early 2010s and has since built a name for herself touring with Jeff Beck.
Additional artists may join the group on the trek, allowing Lee and Alex Lifeson to “expand [their] sound a wee bit [to] free [themselves] up in order to show off some of [their] new fancy dance steps,” the frontman quipped.
Lee and Lifeson also took to Instagram to share that they’ll “[play] two sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs, and RUSH will build each night’s setlist from a catalog of 35 songs including their greatest hits and fan favorites.”
Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Rush shows on secondary market platforms like Vivid Seats. The official on-sale for newly added ‘Fifty Something Tour’ dates begins Friday, October 31. Please note that Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, so prices may be higher or lower than face value depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee, ensuring your transaction will be safe and secure and that tickets will be delivered before the event.
RUSH Tour Schedule 2025
A complete calendar, including all tour dates (new dates are in bold), venues, and ticket purchase links, can be found below.
RUSH Set List from 2015
Lee and Lifeson’s most recent gig took place on August 1, 2015, at The Forum in Inglewood, California. According to Set List FM, the prog rockers performed the following:
Set I
1. “The Anarchist”
2. “Headlong Flight”
3. “Far Cry”
4. “The Main Monkey Business”
5. “One Little Victory”
6. “Animate”
7. “Roll the Bones”
8. “Distant Early Warning”
9. “Losing It”
10. “Subdivisions”
Set II
11. “Tom Sawyer”
12. “Red Barchetta”
13. “The Spirit of Radio”
14. “Jacob’s Ladder”
15. “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Part I: Prelude”
16. “Cygnus X-1”
17. “Closer to the Heart”
18. “Xanadu”
19. “2112 Part I: Overture”
20. “2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx”
21. “2112 Part IV: Presentation”
22. “2112 Part VII: Grand Finale”
Encore
23. “Lakeside Park”
24. “Anthem”
25. “What You’re Doing”
26. “Working Man”
About This Tour
Geddy Lee released a heartfelt statement regarding the upcoming tour:
“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of RUSH alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil. A lifetime’s worth of songs that we had put our cumulative hearts and souls into writing, recording and playing together onstage.
And so, after all that has gone down since that last show, Alex and I have done some serious soul searching and come to the decision that we f-ing miss it, and that it’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of RUSH music.
So in 2026 my BFF Lerxst (aka Alex Lifeson) and I are going to hit the road once again to pay tribute to our past and to Neil by performing a vast selection of RUSH songs in a handful of cities.
No small task, because as we all know Neil was irreplaceable.”
Geddy Lee Memoir
In 2023, Lee embarked on a fall tour in support of his memoir, *My Effin’ Life*. Reflecting on the project, he shared:
“I’ve never lived my life looking anywhere but forward, which is why I resisted doing this kind of thing for so long. But you need a lot more determination to proceed in the world of music without the comfort of your bandmates, and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best.”
If you’d like to read his humorous and heartfelt look back at a life well-lived, you can find *My Effin’ Life* [here].
About Anika Nilles
Anika Nilles, 42, hails from Aschaffenburg, Germany, and began drumming at six years old. Her first original compositions, “Wild Boy” (2013) and “Alter Ego” (2014), led to a tour, a debut album, and a 2022 European run alongside Jeff Beck.
To get a taste of her jazzy, refined yet explosive sound, explore her lively discography [here].
Here’s what Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson shared about Nilles joining the tour:
“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.”
Huge Rockers on Tour in 2025-26
If summer — and now fall and winter — 2026 seems like a lifetime away, here are five heavy and/or progressive acts you won’t want to miss live in the coming months:
– Robert Plant
– Nine Inch Nails
– Yes
– Styx
– Dream Theater
Who else is pounding the pavement? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
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