ABOUT THE EVENT
Rush at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose
Rush plays SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose on Saturday, October 17, 2026, billed as "Fifty Something". The listed start time is 19:30 local time.
Rush stopped touring after the R40 run in 2015, and Neil Peart died in 2020. The Fifty Something Tour is Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's return to the stage under the Rush name, marking roughly fifty years since Peart joined the band.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Presales
- VIP Packages Public Onsale: running now
- Ticket limit
- There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
- Promoter
- Live Nation Music
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- SAP Center recommends that fans bring bags that are 5" x 9"x 2" or smaller to expedite their entry.
- However, we are happy to accommodate larger bags up to 20" x 14" x 11" in size!
- SAP Center no longer offers a bag check option and/or onsite storage lockers.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Rush concerts are like
On the Fifty Something Tour, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, and the shows include moments dedicated to Neil Peart.
Rush concerts are traditionally billed as 'an evening with Rush', which means no support band. The group plays two long sets with an intermission in between, and the whole night has traditionally run close to three hours.
The crowd is one of the most musician-heavy you will see: expect air drumming through YYZ and people quietly counting the time signatures, and a huge roar for Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio. Geddy Lee switches between bass, keyboards and vocals, often within the same song.
Tips for the San Jose show
- With no opener, the start time on the ticket is the band's start time, so arriving late means missing the first songs.
- Use the intermission for merch and food rather than the middle of a set; queues are much longer after the show.
- Plan your transport home around a late finish, since two sets and a break add up.
New to the music? Moving Pictures is the easiest way in: Tom Sawyer, Limelight and YYZ are all on it.
Fans of Rush also read our guides to Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Metallica.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Rush
Rush is the Canadian rock 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 and lyricist Neil Peart, who joined in 1974, brought complex musicianship to a mass audience.
After the R40 tour in 2015 the band stopped touring, and Neil Peart died in 2020. Rush later returned to the stage with the Fifty Something Tour, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, playing two-set 'evening with' shows without a support act.
- Origin
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Genre
- Progressive rock / hard rock
- Active since
- 1968
- Notable work
- 2112 (1976), Permanent Waves (1980), Moving Pictures (1981), Signals (1982), Clockwork Angels (2012)
- Known for
- Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio, Limelight, YYZ, Closer to the Heart
Career highlights
- 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.
Getting to SAP Center at San Jose
SAP Center at San Jose is the venue for Rush's San Jose show. The listed address is 525 W Santa Clara, San Jose. Check the venue's entry times and bag policy before the day, and plan your route home in advance, as large concerts often finish when public transport is at its busiest.
Travelling to San Jose for the concert
Because it is a Saturday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in San Jose are worth booking early.
With a 19:30 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Rush play SAP Center at San Jose?
Rush is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 19:30 local time at SAP Center at San Jose.
How do I get to SAP Center at San Jose?
SAP Center at San Jose is in San Jose. Use the map link on this page to plan your route and check local public transport options for the evening.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Rush tickets for San Jose?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
Do Rush tickets sell out quickly?
Rush shows are rare, so expect strong demand and quick sell-outs for the first dates announced in each country. Check the official listing for what is still available on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
What should I listen to before seeing Rush?
Moving Pictures is the easiest way in: Tom Sawyer, Limelight and YYZ are all on it.
Who plays drums for Rush now?
On the Fifty Something Tour, Anika Nilles plays drums and Loren Gold plays keyboards alongside Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
Does Rush have a support act?
The Fifty Something Tour is presented as 'an evening with Rush', played in two sets without a support act.
