After a decade away from the stage, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have officially announced Rush’s long-awaited return to touring. The band’s last full-scale tour in 2015 now feels like a lifetime ago, especially following the devastating loss of legendary drummer Neil Peart in 2020. For many fans, Rush’s silence since then felt like the closing of a chapter that could never be reopened. But now, five years later, Lee and Lifeson are stepping forward—not to recreate the past, but to honor it.
“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil … we fucking miss it, and it’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of RUSH music,” Lee said, his voice carrying a mix of nostalgia and determination.
Their upcoming 2026 tour isn’t a resurrection of the Rush we once knew. It’s a renewal of the spirit that built one of the most iconic and technically masterful bands in rock history. Lee and Lifeson are clear: this tour is about celebrating everything Rush stood for—its innovation, precision, and emotional power—while acknowledging that Neil’s absence will forever be felt.
The shows will feature carefully chosen collaborators to bring the music to life, ensuring that each performance remains faithful to the band’s legendary legacy. For fans around the world, this isn’t just a tour; it’s a moment of collective remembrance and joy. Rush’s return is proof that music, like memory, doesn’t fade—it evolves. And in 2026, the world will once again hear the anthems that defined generations.
