Rush 2026 'Fifty Something' tour: Presale, dates, venues, and more explored

After more than a decade off the road, Canadian rock act Rush is officially making their return. The group's newly announced 2026 North American tour has been titled "Fifty Something." It will be the band's first set of live performances since 2015's R40 Tour. Notably, it is also their first trek since the death of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart in 2020.

Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by German drummer Anika Nilles during this newly scheduled reunion run. For fans, Rush's reunion seemed almost unlikely after Peart's death.

However, Lee and Lifeson have kept their musical partnership running through guest appearances and tributes. They have now decided to take the band back on stage.

The band took to its official Instagram page to share the tour announcement. They penned a long post, which read:

"*** Fans will be able to participate in the RUSH Artist Presale by signing up at https://livemu.sc/rush by Thursday, October 9 at 11:59pm ET.*** Earlier today, fans got the news via a Rush newsletter from a home video that announced the celebration of upcoming dates with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson at Geddy Lee’s home studio. (Watch in link in bio) Last night the band celebrated in a private event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland with this on-stage interview and Q&A. (Watch in link in bio) RUSH will perform multiple shows in 7 cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico, beginning June 7, 2026 at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles."

The post continued:

"These special “evening with” shows will find the band playing two sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs and RUSH will build each night’s setlist from a catalogue of 35 songs including their greatest hits and fan favorites. For RUSH ‘Fifty Something’ Lee and Lifeson will be accompanied by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck’s drummer for over 60 shows and has released four solo albums."

The band concluded their post, stating:

"Fans will be able to participate in the Artist Presale by signing up at https://livemu.sc/rush by Thursday, October 9 at 11:59pm ET. Check out rush.com for full info!"

Complete list of dates and stops for Rush's 2026 North American run

The Fifty Something tour will hit seven cities across North America. Each show will feature two sets. The confirmed dates and venues are as follows:

Saturday, June 7, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, Kia Forum
Monday, June 9, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, Kia Forum
Wednesday, June 18, 2026, Mexico City, MX, Palacio de los Deportes
Tuesday, June 24, 2026, Fort Worth, TX, Dickies Arena
Thursday, June 26, 2026, Fort Worth, TX, Dickies Arena
Wednesday, July 16, 2026, Chicago, IL, United Center
Friday, July 18, 2026, Chicago, IL, United Center
Monday, July 28, 2026, New York, NY, Madison Square Garden
Wednesday, July 30, 2026, New York, NY, Madison Square Garden
Thursday, August 7, 2026, Toronto, ON, Scotiabank Arena
Saturday, August 9, 2026, Toronto, ON, Scotiabank Arena
Wednesday, September 17, 2026, Cleveland, OH, Rocket Arena

Notably, the run kicks off at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, the same venue where the band played their final concert in 2015.

Presale and ticketing info

Fans can register for the artist presale by signing up through the band's official channels before Wednesday, October 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.

Artist presale details

U.S. and Canada: Begins Monday, October 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time. No code required via Ticketmaster.
Cleveland (SeatGeek): Requires a presale code. It will be provided upon registration.
Mexico City: Begins Wednesday, October 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time.

General on-sale

U.S. and Canada: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time.
Mexico City: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time.

Additional presales

Citi Cardmembers (U.S.): Friday, October 10, at 12:00 PM local time to Sunday, October 12, at 11:59 PM local time via Citi Entertainment.
American Express Card Members (Canada): Thursday, October 10, at 12:00 PM local time to Sunday, October 12, at 11:59 PM local time.