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Rush Add Four New North American Dates to the Fifty Something Tour

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Just when it seemed the schedule for the Fifty Something Tour couldn't hold another single night, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have expanded their anniversary run with four brand-new North American arena stops. Joined on stage by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, Lerxst and Dirk are giving fans in Texas, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania another shot to catch this historic celebration live. What makes these additions particularly interesting is how they shake up the tour's established format. Up until now, the Fifty Something run has strictly favored multi-night stands. Most major stops feature either full four-night residencies or back-to-back two-night runs in each venue. These four show dates mark a distinct break from that mold as standalone, single-night arena appearances:    Thursday, October 1, 2026: Toyota Center – Houston, TX    Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO    Friday, October 23, 2...

State of the Tour: 25 Shows Into the Fifty Something Run

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We are now 25 dates into the Fifty Something tour, and the momentum continues to build with every stop. The band recently wrapped up a packed show in Detroit, adding to a long string of sold out arenas across the country. Fans and critics continue to offer widespread praise for the current run, with reviewers consistently noting Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's enduring technical skills and stage presence. The production remains as sharp as ever, featuring the new Xanadudes intro film and the familiar South Park introduction for Tom Sawyer. The consensus among the community is that the band is delivering a highly polished and engaging performance every single night. The most actively discussed aspect of the tour remains the highly unpredictable set lists. Over the course of 25 shows, we've documented 14 unique variations. Geddy and Alex previously mentioned they rehearsed a pool of 40 songs, and they are certainly putting that extensive catalog to use right now. While they ori...

A Bittersweet Homecoming: Rush Prepares for a Four-Night Stand in Toronto

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Chicago brought the fire. Madison Square Garden brought the history. But Toronto? Toronto is home. Tomorrow night, the "Fifty Something" tour pulls into Scotiabank Arena to kick off a highly anticipated four-night residency in the very city where the magic began. For fifty-plus years, a Rush show in Toronto has been more than just a concert; it’s a family reunion. Looking back through our newly rebuilt Tour Archives , the sheer volume of history the band has in this city is staggering. We’ve tracked their evolution from tearing the roof off Massey Hall in the 1970s, to the legendary multi-night stands at Maple Leaf Gardens, all the way to what we collectively thought was their final hometown bow during the R40 tour in 2015. Every era of Rush is permanently woven into the fabric of Toronto. But as the house lights go down tomorrow night, the emotional weight in the arena will be undeniable. A Toronto homecoming without Neil Peart behind the kit is a reality none of us eve...

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