Rush add German dates to Fifty Something tour
Published on 08/21/2026 at 06:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rush return to major European stages with new German dates on their Fifty Something reunion tour. According to the extended tour schedule reported by Billboard and detailed on listing platforms, the band will play two nights at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin on September 27 and 29, 2026.
New Berlin shows on the 2026 route
The Fifty Something tour marks Rush’s first full-scale run since their 2015 farewell show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. According to the official tour announcement, the reunion dates begin June 7, 2026 at the Kia Forum and stretch into December across North America before moving into Europe in early 2027. Billboard’s expansion report highlighted Germany as part of a wider arena leg.
Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena now hosts Rush on September 27 and 29, 2026, making the German capital one of the few European cities confirmed for 2026 rather than 2027. Ticket listings show both nights as standard arena configurations, with capacity around 14,000 for each show. That puts Berlin alongside North American stops such as New York’s Madison Square Garden and Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena in the band’s current arena circuit.
Tour scope, demand and key numbers
The Fifty Something itinerary has grown significantly since it was first teased as a short anniversary run. Rolling Stone and other outlets report that the tour has expanded from an initial batch of around a dozen shows to roughly 40–50 dates after several waves of added cities, including Philadelphia, Detroit and Montreal in late summer. Rolling Stone’s added-cities overview described the expansion as a response to strong ticket demand.
Ticketing data for North American shows indicates high interest: listings for the August 21, 2026 show at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, for example, show entry prices well above $150, while several major markets such as New York, Toronto and Boston report similar figures. For Berlin, price tiers follow the same general pattern as other European stops, reflecting that Germany is part of a premium, arena-scale leg rather than a smaller club or theater run.
Rush tour, charts and legacy in overview
Fans in Germany can track further Rush news, from new tour dates to catalog reissues and streaming milestones, via our ongoing coverage and the band’s official channels.
The musical core of Rush’s reunion
Rush’s reunion shows are built around a catalog that made the Toronto trio one of progressive rock’s most enduring acts. The band’s official biography stresses their mix of Led Zeppelin–style heaviness with the structural ambition of King Crimson, tied to lyrics that often draw on science fiction and fantasy themes. Progressive rock sites and general music histories note that Rush have sold around 45 million records worldwide, with classic albums such as 2112, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures defining their sound.
Streaming figures underline how central these works remain to the tour narrative. According to current Spotify statistics aggregated by tracking services, Rush’s catalog now stands at just over 2.0 billion streams, with Tom Sawyer alone at more than 420 million plays and The Spirit of Radio around 150 million. That puts Rush in the same general streaming order of magnitude as many younger arena rock acts, even though most of their core releases are four or five decades old. It also explains why the reunion setlists foreground songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Where Rush stand now and what’s next
Rush are currently active as a touring unit built around Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, with a new drummer and additional keyboard support to cover Neil Peart’s parts and the band’s more layered arrangements. The next officially announced show after today’s publication date is September 27, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, followed by a second Berlin date on September 29, 2026 as part of the extended Fifty Something run.
Rush at a glance
- Act: Rush
- Genre: Progressive rock / hard rock
- Origin: Toronto, Canada
- Active since: 1968
- Lineup: Geddy Lee (vocals, bass, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar), touring drummer and keyboard player covering Neil Peart’s parts
- Label: Anthem / Mercury (classic catalog), Anthem for recent reissues
- Key works: 2112 (1976), Permanent Waves (1980), Moving Pictures (1981), Signals (1982)
- Current album/single: Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition, released March 13, 2026
- Charts / certifications: 2112 certified four times platinum in North America ahead of its 50th anniversary reissue on October 2, 2026; Moving Pictures multi-platinum in Canada and the United States.
- Next live date: September 27, 2026, Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena
Frequently asked questions about Rush
When will Rush play in Germany on the Fifty Something tour?
Rush are scheduled to play two arena shows in Berlin on September 27 and 29, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Arena as part of the extended Fifty Something reunion tour.
What is the scale of Rush’s Fifty Something tour?
The tour has expanded from an initial dozen shows to a broad arena run across North America and Europe, with reports mentioning around 40 or more dates between June and December 2026 and further concerts into early 2027.
Which classic Rush songs are most prominent in streaming today?
On major streaming platforms, Tom Sawyer, Limelight, The Spirit of Radio and Closer to the Heart rank among Rush’s most played tracks, each recording tens of millions of streams and shaping expectations for the reunion setlists.
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