RUSH Announces Expanded 2026 Tour with New Lineup
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RUSH has announced an expanded 2026 tour featuring a revamped lineup.

The tour, titled 'Fifty Something,' begins with a June 7 show at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California.

The band is now performing with German drummer Anika Nilles, who toured with Jeff Beck in 2022, and keyboardist Loren Gold, known for his work with THE WHO and CHICAGO.

This marks the first time RUSH has performed with this updated configuration of classic members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.

The 'Fifty Something' tour includes multiple shows across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Each night features two sets, drawn from a catalog of approximately 40 tracks, including RUSH's greatest hits and fan favorites.

The initial 2026 tour dates were announced in October 2025 and quickly sold out.

Due to strong demand, the tour was doubled in length and additional dates have been added.

The announcement follows the band's recent live performances of RUSH classics, with drummers including Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland, and Danny Carey filling Neil Peart's seat at the kit.

Peart, who passed away on January 7, 2020, had previously requested that his cancer diagnosis be kept private during his final years.

The band confirmed that they maintained this privacy to protect his family's well-being, a decision that required them to be 'dishonest' with fans during that period.

A documentary titled 'Neil Peart: No One's Disciple' will debut on CBC on September 23, featuring interviews with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson and reflections from other acclaimed drummers."