Rush expands its 2026 reunion tour with new Canadian stops in Montreal, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Tickets for added shows go on sale Oct. 31.
Rush Expands Reunion Tour Across Canada
Canadian rock legends Rush are adding more hometown love to their highly anticipated “Fifty Something” reunion tour. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced Monday that the band will bring the tour to Montreal on Sept. 2, Edmonton on Dec. 10, and Vancouver on Dec. 15, 2026. The move expands an already sold-out run that begins next June and stretches through the end of the year.
Massive Demand Prompts More Dates
The Toronto-based band said it added 17 cities after the initial announcement sparked overwhelming demand, with all previously released shows — including four nights in Toronto — selling out within hours. Fans across Canada and the U.S. flooded presale queues, prompting the musicians to extend the tour’s reach coast to coast.
Tickets Hit the Market This Month
General public tickets for the new shows go on sale Friday, Oct. 31, following a series of presales beginning Thursday. The band is urging fans to purchase only through official sources such as Ticketmaster or Rush’s website to avoid inflated prices from online scalpers.
Canadian Stops Join Expanded Itinerary
Alongside the three new Canadian cities, additional U.S. stops include Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Seattle, and Tampa, Fla. Montreal will host Rush early in the fall leg, while Edmonton and Vancouver close out the western stretch before the year-end finale.
A Triumphant Return After a Decade
This tour marks Rush’s first time back on the road since the R40 Tour in 2015 and the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020 from brain cancer. Stepping behind the kit this time is acclaimed German drummer Anika Nilles, bringing a fresh dynamic to the band’s classic sound while honouring Peart’s enduring legacy.
Band Urges Fans to Beware of Resellers
In a YouTube video posted Monday, Lee said he was “blown away by the response” to the initial tour news but warned fans about ticket scalpers “having a field day” online. “Buy through official channels,” he said, underscoring the band’s efforts to make tickets accessible and prevent price gouging.
A Homecoming for Canadian Rock Fans
With the expanded schedule, Rush’s “Fifty Something” tour now offers Canadian fans across the country a rare chance to experience the band’s powerful live show on home soil — marking not just a reunion, but a celebration of one of Canada’s most influential rock acts.
