Rush extend their 2026 ‘Fifty Something’ reunion tour
Published on 08/22/2026 at 10:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rush return to large arenas in 2026 with their Fifty Something reunion tour. According to the official tour overview on Rush.com, the band’s North American run now stretches from June 7, 2026 in Los Angeles through December 15, 2026 in Vancouver.
How the extended tour is structured
The tour was first announced in October 2025 as a seven-city, 12-show run, then expanded multiple times with additional dates and cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as reported by Rolling Stone and Loudwire.Rolling Stone tour report
Rush’s own tour page lists multiple shows at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on June 7, 9, 11 and 13, followed by two nights at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on June 18 and 20, and several dates at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth later in June.Official Fifty Something tour page
Key dates and German relevance
Ticketmaster’s tour listing confirms that the Fifty Something tour begins at Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on June 7, 2026 and then moves across North America through mid-December, with a total of 58 dates in 24 cities.Ticketmaster tour listing
Although no German arena date is scheduled, the North American routing still matters for German fans who travel for major tours and follow Rush closely; Toronto and Montreal shows in August and September 2026 are highlighted in Canadian coverage as homecoming stops for the band.Billboard Canada feature on Rush’s Toronto dates
Tour, catalog and legacy of Rush at a glance
Fans who want to prepare for Rush’s 2026 arena dates can trace earlier coverage, background pieces and catalog stories in one place.
What’s next on Rush’s live calendar
From the perspective of August 22, 2026, the next confirmed date on Rush’s schedule is August 21, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, followed by Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on August 26 and Bell Centre in Montreal on September 2, before the band reaches TD Garden in Boston on September 12.
How the band’s sound and catalog feed into the tour
Rush’s Fifty Something shows lean heavily on the classic progressive rock albums that built their reputation, including 2112, Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves and Grace Under Pressure, alongside later material from Clockwork Angels and other late-period releases.
The core lineup on the road comprises Geddy Lee on bass, keyboards and vocals, Alex Lifeson on guitar and backing vocals, German drummer Anika Nilles stepping into Neil Peart’s role, and Loren Gold adding keyboards live, which gives the arrangements more texture than many of the original tours.
Rush – key facts 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), Anika Nilles (drums, live), Loren Gold (keyboards, live)
- Label: Anthem Records / Mercury / UMe
- Key works: 2112 (1976), Moving Pictures (1981), Permanent Waves (1980), Clockwork Angels (2012)
- Current album/single: 2112 (50th Anniversary Liquid Vinyl Edition), release scheduled for October 2, 2026
- Charts / certifications: 2112 certified 4x Platinum in the US ahead of the 50th anniversary edition (RIAA, August 2026)
- Next live date: August 21, 2026 – Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, USA
Frequently asked questions about Rush
When does Rush’s 2026 tour start and end?
The Fifty Something tour starts on June 7, 2026 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California and continues through December 15, 2026, when the band is booked to play Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
Is Rush playing any shows in Germany on this tour?
There are no German dates listed on the official tour schedule for 2026; the routing focuses on major arenas in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
What is special about Rush’s album 2112 in 2026?
Rush’s 1976 album 2112 is being reissued as a 50th anniversary “Liquid Vinyl Edition” on October 2, 2026, shortly after the RIAA certified the record 4x Platinum in the US.
Who plays drums with Rush on the 2026 tour?
German drummer Anika Nilles is handling the drum parts on the Fifty Something tour, honoring the legacy of original drummer Neil Peart while bringing her own technical style to the arrangements.
Is any Rush concert on the 2026 tour being filmed?
Billboard Canada reports that the band is recording all four Toronto shows in August 2026 at Scotiabank Arena for potential use in a future concert film, giving fans a document of the reunion.
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