Unique Rush band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson introduced that they’re planning a reunion tour for the enduring Canadian band in 2026.
It’s the band’s first reveals because the R40 tour in 2015 and drummer Neil Peart’s dying in 2020.
The tour, known as the Fifty One thing Tour, will rejoice Rush’s music and legacy in addition to Peart’s life, in line with the band.
“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I’ve carried out the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and pal Neil,” mentioned Lee. “A lifetime’s price of songs that we had put our cumulative hearts and souls into writing, recording and taking part in collectively onstage. And so, in any case that has gone down since that final present, Alex and I’ve accomplished some critical soul looking and are available to the choice that we f–king miss it, and that it’s time for a celebration.
“So in 2026 my BFF Lerxst (Lifeson) and I are going to hit the highway as soon as once more to pay tribute to our previous and to Neil by performing an unlimited number of Rush songs in a handful of cities. No small process, as a result of as everyone knows Neil was irreplaceable.”
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Lee mentioned that Peart’s place behind the equipment will probably be stuffed on tour by “unimaginable” German drummer Anika Nilles.
“We’re thrilled to help the Fifty One thing tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and impressed followers for generations, and to honour Neil’s extraordinary legacy as each a drummer and lyricist,” Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Peart’s widow and daughter, mentioned in a joint assertion.
“Because the band enters this new chapter, it guarantees to be really unforgettable. We’re excited to see how their new imaginative and prescient unfolds, and to listen to this legendary music performed stay as soon as once more.”
Rush will carry out a number of reveals in seven cities throughout Canada, the US and Mexico, starting June 7, 2026 on the Kia Discussion board in Los Angeles.
These particular “night with” reveals will discover the band taking part in two units every evening. Every present will function a definite number of songs and Rush will construct every evening’s set listing from a listing of 35 songs, together with their biggest hits and fan favourites.
Followers will have the ability to take part within the Rush Artist Presale by signing up by Thursday, Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Basic onsale begins on-line on Friday, Oct. 17 at midday native time in Canada.
Tour dates
Solar, Jun 7 — Los Angeles, CA, Kia Discussion board
Tue, Jun 9 — Los Angeles, CA, Kia Discussion board
Thu, Jun 18 — Mexico Metropolis, MX, Palacio de los Deportes
Wed, Jun 24 — Fort Price, TX, Dickies Area
Fri, Jun 26 — Fort Price, TX, Dickies Area
Thu, Jul 16 — Chicago, IL, United Middle
Sat, Jul 18 — Chicago, IL, United Middle
Tue, Jul 28 — New York, NY, Madison Sq. Backyard
Thu, Jul 30 — New York, NY, Madison Sq. Backyard
Fri, Aug 7 — Toronto, ON, Scotiabank Area
Solar, Aug 9 — Toronto, ON, Scotiabank Area
Thu Sep 17 — Cleveland, OH, Rocket Area
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