Rush announces Reunion Tour 2026 for North America: Rush, the legendary rock band, is coming back for the 2026 Fifty Something tour, 11 years after their last show together. Band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will lead the tour to celebrate Rush’s music, their legacy, and the life of their late drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart, who passed away in January 2020.
The tour will have seven shows. It starts on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with the first of two shows at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. This is the same place where Rush played their final show with Neil Peart on August 1, 2015.
The tour is a special tribute to fans and the life of Neil Peart, remembering his amazing contributions to rock music. For the full tour schedule and more details, check out the link: Rush 2026 Tour
Rush announces Reunion Tour 2026
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined on the Rush 2026 tour by Anika Nilles, the former drummer for Jeff Beck who has also released four solo albums. Lee discovered her in 2023 and called her performance “terrific.”
In a tour statement, Lee said he is very excited to introduce Anika to the band’s loyal Rush fans, who he expects will give her every chance to shine in this important role. The band also plans to add more musicians, especially a keyboard player, to expand their sound and give Alex and Geddy more freedom to perform some fun stage moves.
Each concert will have a two-set “evening with…” format, featuring a unique selection of songs from a catalogue of 35 hits, including their greatest hits and fan favorites. Fans can join the Rush artist ticket pre-sale by signing up before Thursday, October 9, 11:59 PM ET.
For more details, you can read the full story: Why Paul McCartney Insisted that Rush Tour Again.
Rush 2026 Fifty Something Tour Dates
Here is the complete schedule and tour dates of Rush 2026 Fifty Something Tour:
- June 7, 2026: Los Angeles, CA. – Kia Forum
- June 9, 2026: Los Angeles, CA. – Kia Forum
- June 18, 2026: Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
- June 24, 2026: Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
- July 16, 2026: Chicago, IL – United Center
- July 18, 2026: Chicago, IL – United Center
- July 28, 2026: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- July 30, 2026: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- Aug 7, 2026: Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
- Aug 9, 2026: Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
- Sept. 17, 2026: Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
Who is Anika Nilles?
Anika Nilles is a German drummer, composer, solo musician, and music teacher. She started her career on YouTube in the early 2010s. She has released two albums with her backing band Nevell: Pikalar (2017) and For a Colorful Soul (2020).
Anika Nilles was born in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on May 29, 1983, one year after Rush released their ninth album, Signals. She started playing drums when she was six years old, but she became a professional drummer at 26. Her father is also a drummer, and she learned some drum grooves from him. Two of her uncles and one of her cousins also play drums.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1983 (Age 42) |
| Birthplace | Aschaffenburg, Germany |
| Genres | Progressive Rock, Pop |
| Occupations | Musician, Songwriter, Drummer, Educator, Composer |
| Primary Instrument | Drums |
| Record Label | Sakurai Records |
| Website | anikanilles.com |
Anika Nilles has released four albums under her name: Pikalar (2017), For a Colorful Soul (2020), Opuntia (2022), and False Truth (2025). Her music mixes progressive rock, funk, jazz/fusion, and pop melodies. It is an instrumental mix that is fun and exciting to listen to.