Rush Fan Events Coming this August to Toronto

For Rush fans who want to get another taste of their favorite band among like-minded people, there will be two fan events coming to Toronto this August.

The first event, taking place on August 1st and 2nd, is RushFest Canada, curated by RUSHfest Scotland founder Steve Brown and Canadian superfan/music journalist Paul Beaulieu. This event marks 10 years to the day since Rush played their final concert in Los Angeles on August 1, 2015. It's designed as a "legacy event" to honor the band, especially drummer and lyricist Neil Peart.

Details of the two-day event:

Time and Location:
Friday, August 1, 2025: Massey Hall (where Rush recorded their live album All The World's A Stage in 1975).
Saturday, August 2, 2025: TD Music Hall.

Special Guests:
Terry Brown: Rush's producer for their first 10 albums.
Hugh Syme: Rush's art director since 1975 (who also designed the artwork for Songs for Neil Vol. 6, set for release on Neil's birthday, September 12, with proceeds going to charity).
Members of the Peart and Živojinović (Lifeson) families.
Key figures in Rush's legacy like Bob King and Mike Dixon.

Performances & Activities:
Friday, August 1 (Massey Hall):
Jonathan Dinklage (toured with Rush as part of the Clockwork Angels string ensemble).
Jacob Moon (known for his viral cover of "Subdivisions").
Nina DiGregorio & Brody Dolynuik (from Femmes of Rock, endorsed by Alex Lifeson).
Chris Herin (guitarist of Tiles).
David Barrett (instrumental virtuoso).
Adi Berk (known for his "Red Sector A" arrangement).
Moving Pictures (UK) (official house band, featured at RUSHfest Brazil and Lakeside Park).
Kevin J. Anderson (acclaimed sci-fi author and Neil Peart's writing partner).

Saturday, August 2 (TD Music Hall):
2112 (Burlington tribute band performing the full All The World's A Stage album).
Permanent Waves (Toronto-based tribute band).
The RUSHfest Canada Allstars Band (international lineup of handpicked musicians).
Return performances by Jacob Moon, David Barrett, and DiGregorio & Dolynuik.
Live interviews with VIPs who played essential roles in Rush's career.

Tickets: Limited tickets are still available and can be purchased for each day separately through the Massey Hall and TD Music Hall websites. VIP packages are also available via the RUSHfest Canada website.

RUSHfest Canada 2025 is shaping up to be a profound and memorable gathering for Rush fans, combining a celebration of their music with a significant charitable cause.

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The second event, Rush Day 2025, has become a fan favorite over the past two years. Here are the complete details:

Rush Day 2025
Saturday, August 23th, 2025
12pm - 8pm

Henderson Brewing Co.
128 Sterling Rd.
Toronto, ON

Henderson Brewing Company in Toronto, Canada, is hosting their 3rd annual "Rush Day 2025" event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 12 PM to 8 PM. This celebration is dedicated to the music, beer, and fan community of Rush.

Featuring…

Limited Edition Small Batch Ale: A new, exclusive Rush X Henderson beer featuring Ontario-sourced hops and malt will be unveiled and available for purchase.

Special Guest: Rush's longtime lighting designer and director, Howard Ungerleider, will be present to share stories from his time with the band, in conversation with former CFNY DJ and Universal Music archivist Ivar Hamilton.

Pop-Up Tattoo Studio: Get permanent ink with Rush-inspired imagery.

"Show Us Your Rush Tattoo Contest": For those already sporting Rush tattoos, there will be a contest with special Rush X Henderson prizes.

Exclusive Merchandise: A limited edition Rush Day 2025 souvenir and other exclusive Rush X Henderson merchandise will be available.

Beer Tastings: Enjoy various Rush beer tastings, with participants often receiving a "Beer Genius" certificate.

Rush Karaoke: Sing along to your favorite Rush tunes.

Rush Trivia: Test your knowledge of the band.

Film Screening: A brewery screening of "Exit Stage Left" (and possibly other Rush documentaries like "Time Stand Still" from previous years) will be shown.

and much more… (to be announced soon!)

Tickets and additional details can be found at the Henderson website.

For all those attending either one of these events, have a great time!

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