Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Anika Nilles will now play 23 shows
Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson
Rush have added 11 extra shows to their reunion Fifty Something Tour due to “incredible demand.”
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and newly recruited drummer Anika Nilles will play two additional concerts in Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Chicago and New York plus one extra night in Cleveland, taking the tour to 23 shows.
Currently there are no confirmed dates outside of North America but UK fans are hoping Geddy, Alex and Anika will grace our shores in 2026.
The Fifty Something Tour is a musical celebration of Rush’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart.
It marks the first time Geddy and Aled have toured together in 11 years since the finale of Rush’s R40 Tour on August 1, 2015 at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA, bringing it full circle with a return to the Forum to embark upon these special shows.
Geddy Lee says: “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 fucking 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.
Rush’s new drummer Anika Nilles
“Yet 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. 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. Before we hit the stage, we also hope to add another musician or two to expand our sound a wee bit and free up Alex and I, in order to show off some of our new fancy dance steps.
“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.”
Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Neil’s widow and daughter, add: “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.”
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Rush’s Fifty Something Tour dates:
JUNE 2026
Los Angeles Kia Forum – Sun 7th
Los Angeles Kia Forum – Tue 9th
Los Angeles Kia Forum – Thu 11th (NEW SHOW)
Los Angeles Kia Forum – Sat 13th (NEW SHOW)
Mexico City Palacio de los Deportes – Thu 18th
Fort Worth Dickies Arena – Wed 24th
Fort Worth Dickies Arena – Fri 26th
Fort Worth Dickies Arena – Sun 28th (NEW SHOW)
Fort Worth Dickies Arena – Tue 30th (NEW SHOW)
JULY 2026
Chicago United Center – Thu 16th
Chicago United Center – Sat 17th
Chicago United Center – Mon 20th (NEW SHOW)
Chicago United Center – Wed 22nd (NEW SHOW)
New York Madison Square Garden – Tue 28th
New York Madison Square Garden – Thu 30th
AUGUST 2026
New York Madison Square Garden – Sat 1st (NEW SHOW)
New York Madison Square Garden – Mon 3rd (NEW SHOW)
Toronto Scotiabank Arena – Fri 7th
Toronto Scotiabank Arena – Sun 9th
Toronto Scotiabank Arena – Tue 11th (NEW SHOW)
Toronto Scotiabank Arena – Thu 13th (NEW SHOW)
SEPTEMBER 2026
Cleveland Rocket Arena – Thu 17th
Cleveland Rocket Arena – Sat 19th (NEW SHOW)