The legendary Canadian rock band Rush has announced an expansion of their 2026 “Fifty Something” North American tour. The addition of 17 new arena dates brings the total number of shows to 40. This decision comes in response to significant demand, with previous tickets selling out rapidly following their release earlier this month.
New Tour Dates and Locations
The newly added tour stops include major cities such as:
- Philadelphia, PA Xfinity Mobile Arena (Aug. 21)
- Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena (Aug. 26)
- Montreal, QC Bell Centre (Sept. 2)
- Boston, MA TD Garden (Sept. 12)
- San Antonio, TX Frost Bank Center (Sept. 23)
- Denver, CO Ball Arena (Oct. 5)
- Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena (Oct. 10)
- San Jose, CA SAP Center (Oct. 15)
- Washington, D.C. Capital One Arena (Oct. 25)
- Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena (Oct. 30)
- Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live (Nov. 5)
- Tampa, FL Benchmark International Arena (Nov. 9)
- Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center (Nov. 20)
- Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena (Nov. 25)
- Glendale, AZ Desert Diamond Arena (Dec. 1)
- Edmonton, AB Rogers Place (Dec. 10)
- Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena (Dec. 15)
Significance of the Tour
This tour marks Rush’s return to the stage after their 2015 “R40” farewell tour. It is their first tour since the passing of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be accompanied by Anika Nilles, a German drummer and composer. The band has received full support from Peart’s family for this endeavor.
How to Secure Your Tickets
- Artist presale registration is open until Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Presale opens for registered fans on Monday, Oct. 27, at noon local time.
- Citi cardmembers can access presale from Oct. 2426 via the Citi Entertainment program.
- The general ticket sale starts on Friday, Oct. 31, at noon local time through Ticketmaster.
In addition, fans can explore verified resale platforms such as Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and StubHub for additional ticket options.
Exclusive Promotion
Firsttime customers on Vivid Seats can enjoy a discount using the code SYRACUSE20 for $20 off orders exceeding $200.
Setlist and Performance Expectations
Each performance on this tour will feature two sets from an extensive catalog of 35 songs, with unique setlists for each show. The band has hinted at the possibility of guest musicians joining them on select dates, promising an exciting experience for concertgoers.
With anticipation building for the “Fifty Something” tour, fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure their tickets before they sell out!