Rush Coming To Philadelphia On First Tour Since Drummer's Death

PHILADELPHIA — Prog rock legends Rush are heading out on their first tour since the death of founding member and drumming icon Neil Peart.

Frontman Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson will be joined by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles on their new tour, which is coming to Philadelphia in summer 2026.

Rush will perform Aug. 21, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia as part of their "Fifty Something" tour.

The tour, is a celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of Peart, who was the band's lyricist.

These special “evening with” shows will find the band playing two sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs and RUSH will build each night’s set list from a catalogue of 35 songs, including their greatest hits and fan favorites.

Fans will be able to participate in an artist presale by signing up online here by 11:59 p.m. Thursday. No code is needed, as access is tied to your account. The presale begins at noon Oct. 27.

General on-sale begins online here at noon on Oct. 31.

Additionally, pre-sales will be available for Citi card holders from noon Friday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Fans can also get in on an all-new VIP program, the first-ever 2112 Platform Experience, and curated Travel Packages for fans making a trip to see the show

"We are blown away from the response to the announcement we made a few weeks ago that we’re going back on tour," the band said in a video. "I cannot tell you how surprising and overwhelmed we are and the way you guys have welcomed Anika Nilles. It’s been very heartwarming, and I know that she’s very appreciative of that. We’re even more excited to get back on stage and play with her and to go through the plethora of songs that we’re planning."

These shows mark the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale of RUSH’s R40 Tour on August 1, 2015, at the Forum in Los Angeles, bringing it full circle with a return to the Forum to embark upon these special shows.