Rush performing live on stage during their 2026 reunion tour
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Rush Expands 2026 Reunion Tour With Four New US Arena Dates

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and drummer Anika Nilles are heading to Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh this fall.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Legendary Canadian rock outfit Rush is officially expanding their live footprint for 2026. The iconic group has added four brand-new American arena dates to their highly anticipated "Fifty Something" reunion tour, giving North American concertgoers even more opportunities to catch the classic rock titans in action later this year. The newly announced fall leg will bring the band to major concert venues across Texas, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Demand for the landmark reunion trek has remained extremely high since the tour was first announced, prompting promoters to roll out additional shows to accommodate eager fans.

What cities were added to the Rush 2026 tour schedule?

Reports reveal that the newly revealed run begins on October 1 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Following their launch in the Lone Star State, the band will head north for a performance at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, before moving on to play additional fall dates in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. These four new tour dates join an already packed schedule for the band's milestone "Fifty Something" celebration. Audience members in all four Midwestern and Southern stops will finally get a chance to see the refreshed rock lineup hit the stage live in their hometown arenas.

Rush performing live on stage during their 2026 reunion tour
Rush performing live on stage during their 2026 reunion tour

Who is playing drums for Rush on the 2026 reunion tour?

This touring chapter represents an emotional and exciting era for the group. Core members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have hit the road alongside acclaimed drummer Anika Nilles, who stepped behind the kit to handle complex percussion duties for the reunion performances. Nilles' arrival has brought energized dynamic power to the band's vintage material while respecting the historic legacy of the music. Watching Lee, Lifeson, and Nilles tackle the band's massive catalog of progressive rock hits has made the "Fifty Something" tour one of the year's hottest live events. Tickets for the newly announced dates in Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh are expected to move fast as fans rush to secure seats for the fall shows. Arena crowds can prepare for a career-spanning setlist filled with timeless hits and deep cuts when the tour touches down this autumn.

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What are the new US cities on Rush's 2026 tour?
Rush has added fall tour stops in Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
Who is in the current Rush touring lineup?
The 2026 reunion lineup features original members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson along with drummer Anika Nilles.