Weeks after announcing their return to the road, and then subsequently increasing the total number of shows, RUSH has expanded its 2026 ‘Fifty Something’ tour to 17 more cities, including Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Detroit, Atlanta and more. Co-founders Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are forming a new version of their iconic progressive rock band with drummer Anika Nilles and a cast of yet-to-be-announced additional players.  “Thank you again, we just can’t wait to get on stage and make all those mistakes that we’ve been practicing,” Lee said in a video announcement.  Lee and Lifeson say each gig will honor late-drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020. Citi cardmembers presale begins on Friday, October 24, at noon local time. General on-sale begins Friday, October 31, at noon local time.  Rush just released its 50-track super deluxe anthology, ‘RUSH 50,’ representing the breadth of the band’s discography, including their final live performance with Peart….watch here 

Rush Expands 2026 ‘Fifty Something’ Tour to 17 More Cities

 

Weeks after announcing their return to the road and subsequently increasing the total number of shows, Rush has now expanded its 2026 ‘Fifty Something’ tour to include 17 additional cities, such as Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Detroit, Atlanta, and more.

 

The iconic progressive rock band, co-founded by Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, is forming a new lineup featuring drummer Anika Nilles and other yet-to-be-announced players.

 

Geddy Lee expressed excitement in a video announcement: “Thank you again, we just can’t wait to get on stage and make all those mistakes that we’ve been practicing.”

 

Both Lee and Lifeson have emphasized that each concert will honor the late Neil Peart, Rush’s legendary drummer and lyricist, who passed away in 2020.

 

Pre-sale tickets for Citi cardmembers begin on Friday, October 24, at noon local time, with general on-sale starting on Friday, October 31, at noon local time.

 

In addition to touring, Rush recently released a 50-track super deluxe anthology titled **’RUSH 50,’** which showcases the breadth of their discography, including their final live performance with Neil Peart.