Rush Concerts 2026-2027: Tour Schedule, Tickets and Cities

Who are Rush?

Rush is the Canadian band formed in Toronto in 1968 and widely regarded as one of progressive rock's most influential groups. The trio of bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer-lyricist Neil Peart, who joined in 1974, brought complex musicianship to a mass audience with albums such as 2112, Moving Pictures and Permanent Waves. The band stopped touring after the R40 tour in 2015, and Neil Peart died in 2020.

Rush have returned to the stage with the Fifty Something Tour. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are joined by touring drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold. The 2027 leg covers South America, the UK and Europe, with two nights each announced in Glasgow, Manchester and London. Follow current dates in the live FlyVentis records below.

Achievements and milestones

• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
• Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994.
• Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart were appointed Officers of the Order of Canada in 1996.
• The Fifty Something Tour's UK dates are the band's first concerts in the country in more than a decade.

The 'evening with' format: two sets, no support act

Fifty Something Tour shows are played as 'an evening with Rush', meaning two sets and no support act. There is an interval between the sets, and the total running time is longer than a typical arena concert. Plan around the advertised start time: arrive late and you miss Rush's first set, not a warm-up band.

The band builds a different setlist each night from a pool of more than 40 songs, so attending both nights in the same city means a chance to hear different material.

The best spot for sound and sightlines in the arena

At a Rush show, watching the musicianship matters as much as hearing the songs. Lower side blocks near the stage give a good view of Geddy Lee switching between bass and keys and of Lifeson's guitar work. The sound balance is best in the middle of the hall around the mixing desk.

If you are travelling between Glasgow, Manchester and London, see the London city guide and the stadium and arena ticket categories guide.

What to expect from the setlist

Although the setlist changes nightly, Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio, Limelight, YYZ, Subdivisions and Closer to the Heart are cornerstones of the band's concerts. Expect long instrumental passages and excerpts from multi-part works such as 2112.

What to know before you go

• There is no support act; the show starts at the advertised time.
• Bar and toilet queues get long during the interval; plan ahead.
• The setlist changes every night; two nights means different songs.
• Hearing protection helps through a long arena set.

How to plan travel around the concert

Secure the ticket before booking flights or accommodation. Aim to arrive at least a day before the show and stay 20–30 minutes from the venue on a direct public transport line; a same-day flight that runs late can mean missing the concert.

If the tour has several stops, compare the combined cost of ticket, flights and two nights' stay across cities rather than the ticket price alone.