Rush add new shows to first tour in over 11 years

On Monday, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced their first tour together as Rush in over 11 years, with Anika Nilles joining them on drums in place of Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020. Presales haven’t begun yet, but they’ve added additional shows in most cities: Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Toronto, Chicago, Cleveland, and NYC. See their updated dates below.

The new NYC shows are on August 1 and 3 at Madison Square Garden, following their previously announced shows on July 28 and 30 at the same venue. Tickets for all dates go on sale Friday, October 17 at 12 PM local, with an artist presale starting Monday, October 13 at 12 PM ET.

About these shows, Geddy Lee says:

It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil. A lifetime’s worth of songs that we had put our cumulative hearts and souls into writing, recording and playing together onstage. And so, after all that has gone down since that last show, Alex and I have done some serious soul searching and come to the decision that we fucking miss it, and that it’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of Rush music. So in 2026 my BFF Lerxst (aka Alex Lifeson) and I are going to hit the road once again to pay tribute to our past and to Neil by performing a vast selection of Rush songs in a handful of cities. No small task, because as we all know Neil was irreplaceable.

Yet life is full of surprises, and we’ve have been introduced to another remarkable person; an incredible drummer and musician who is adding another chapter to our story while continuing her own fascinating musical journey. Her name is Anika Nilles, and we could not be more excited to introduce her to our loyal and dedicated Rush fanbase, whom, we know, will give her every chance to live up to that near impossible role. Before we hit the stage, we also hope to add another musician or two to expand our sound a wee bit and free up Alex and I, in order to show off some of our new fancy dance steps.

Lerxst, Anika and myself, along with many of our longstanding crew members have been hard at work rehearsing and designing the kind of Rush show you’ve grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate our history together.”

RUSH: 2026 TOUR DATES
June 7, 2026 Los Angeles, California Kia Forum
June 9, 2026 Los Angeles, California Kia Forum
June 11, 2026 Los Angeles, California Kia Forum
June 13, 2026 Los Angeles, California Kia Forum
June 18, 2026 Mexico City Palacio de los Deportes
June 24, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas Dickies Arena
June 26, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas Dickies Arena
June 28, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas Dickies Arena
June 30, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas Dickies Arena
July 16, 2026 Chicago, Illinois United Center
July 18, 2026 Chicago, Illinois United Center
July 20, 2026 Chicago, Illinois United Center
July 22, 2026 Chicago, Illinois United Center
July 28, 2026 New York, New York Madison Square Garden
July 30, 2026 New York, New York Madison Square Garden
August 1, 2026 New York, New York Madison Square Garden
August 3, 2026 New York, New York Madison Square Garden
August 7, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Scotiabank Arena
August 9, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Scotiabank Arena
August 11, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Scotiabank Arena
August 13, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Scotiabank Arena
September 17, 2026 Cleveland, Ohio Rocket Arena
September 19, 2026 Cleveland, Ohio Rocket Arena