After more than a decade away from the road and five years since the heartbreaking loss of legendary drummer **Neil Peart**, iconic Canadian rock trio **Rush** are officially stepping back into the spotlight for a monumental **global tour in 2026**—a return many fans once believed would never happen.
The announcement has sent shockwaves through the rock world, not just because **Geddy Lee** and **Alex Lifeson** are reuniting under the Rush name, but because they’ve carefully chosen an extraordinary drummer to help bring the band’s famously complex, powerful music back to life. While the group has been clear that **no one can replace Neil Peart**, they’ve emphasized that this tour is a **celebration, not a replacement**—a tribute to the music, the legacy, and the fans who kept Rush alive during the years of silence.
The drummer selected for the tour is widely respected for both technical mastery and deep reverence for Peart’s work. Known for navigating intricate time signatures and emotionally charged performances, he has long cited Rush as a defining influence. According to sources close to the band, rehearsals have been “emotional, intense, and deeply meaningful,” with every note played in the spirit of honoring Neil’s genius rather than imitating it.
The 2026 tour is expected to span **North America, Europe, South America, and select dates in Asia**, featuring a career-spanning setlist that includes classics like *Tom Sawyer*, *Limelight*, *Subdivisions*, and deeper cuts beloved by longtime fans. Visuals, spoken-word elements, and archival footage are rumored to be incorporated, ensuring Peart’s presence is felt throughout every show.
For Rush fans, this reunion isn’t just a concert—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment. A chance to stand together again, feel the music thunder through the arena, and celebrate a band that redefined progressive rock forever.
Rush isn’t rewriting history in 2026.
They’re **honoring it—loudly, respectfully, and one final time around the world**.
