Dead venues across Europe and the UK shouldn’t have to wait forever for progressive rock royalty, yet Rush fans endured exactly that—until now. The legendary Canadian trio has announced 24 shows spanning 13 countries from January through April 2027, marking their first European performances since the Clockwork Angels tour in 2013.
Continental Sweep Honors Peart’s Legacy
The tour spans South America, Europe, and the UK with an evolving setlist format.
Rush will perform across Argentina, Brazil, and nine European nations, including dedicated UK stops in Glasgow, Manchester, and London throughout March. Each show follows an “evening with Rush” format featuring two distinct sets drawn from a catalog of 40+ songs. “Both Alex and I are loving the hours of rehearsal time we’re spending with Anika and now Loren, learning around 40 songs which will enable us to keep the shows evolving,” Geddy Lee explained. The rotating approach means fans attending multiple dates experience different performances—a Netflix-style binge model applied to live music.
New Lineup Tackles Impossible Task
Anika Nilles and Loren Gold join Lee and Lifeson for post-Peart performances.
These represent Rush’s first European shows since Neil Peart’s death in January 2020, with drummer Anika Nilles (Jeff Beck’s former touring drummer) and keyboardist Loren Gold (The Who, Roger Daltrey) completing the lineup. Peart’s widow Carrie Nuttall-Peart and daughter Olivia have endorsed the reunion, stating they “are thrilled to support the Fifty Something tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations.” The blessing matters—Rush without Peart seemed impossible until family approval made it culturally acceptable.
Massive Demand Drives International Expansion
North American success exceeds half a million tickets sold across 58 shows.
The European extension follows explosive North American demand, with initial dates selling out immediately and forcing expansions to 58 shows across 24 cities. Over half a million tickets have moved for 2026 alone. General European sales begin February 27, 2026, with Rush Fan Club pre-sales starting February 24. VIP packages include meet-and-greets, production tours, and curated travel experiences—premium pricing for premium nostalgia.
The 2027 dates transform Rush from reunion curiosity into an ongoing touring entity, proving progressive rock’s enduring commercial power and satisfying European fans who’ve waited longer than some bands stay together.
