Canadian progressive rock legends **Rush** have officially announced their long-awaited 2026–2027 *Fifty Something Tour*, marking a historic return to the global stage. The tour represents the band’s first full world trek in more than a decade and their first major run since the heartbreaking passing of drummer **Neil Peart** in 2020. For longtime fans, this moment is both emotional and celebratory — a tribute to the past and a bold step into a new era.
Founding members **Geddy Lee** and **Alex Lifeson** confirmed that the tour will honor the band’s five-decade legacy while embracing a fresh live dynamic. Rather than attempting to replace Peart outright, the duo plans to collaborate with a select group of guest drummers for different legs of the tour, ensuring each performance captures the technical brilliance and spirit that defined Rush’s sound.
The *Fifty Something Tour* will feature a career-spanning setlist, including progressive epics like “2112,” “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight,” and “Closer to the Heart.” Fans can expect immersive visuals, state-of-the-art production, and heartfelt tributes woven throughout the performances. Lee noted in a press statement that the tour is about “celebrating the music we created together and sharing it once more with the people who kept it alive.”
The band, formed in Toronto in 1968, became one of rock’s most influential trios, blending complex musicianship with philosophical lyricism. Though Rush concluded their *R40 Live Tour* in 2015, the renewed energy between Lee and Lifeson has sparked this unexpected yet welcome revival.
Dates across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia are expected to roll out in phases, making this one of the most ambitious tours of 2026–2027. For millions of fans worldwide, Rush’s return is more than a concert series — it’s a powerful tribute to legacy, resilience, and enduring rock excellence.
