RUSH's first tour in 11 years — dubbed "Fifty Something" — confirmed a June 7 opening night with the original core duo of GEDDY LEE and ALEX LIFESON, alongside celebrated session drummer Anika Nilles filling the position left vacant by Neil Peart's death in 2020. The announcement, made in early 2026, continued to generate enormous metal and rock press coverage throughout March.
The tour serves as a celebration of the band's legacy, with Nilles' appointment described as a mark of respect for Peart's legacy rather than a like-for-like replacement. Full tour routing spans North America and Europe through the remainder of 2026.