Rush Bringing Fifty Something Tour to South America, Europe & UK in 2027

Band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announce new tour dates with drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The iconic Canadian rock band Rush is extending their Fifty Something tour into 2027, with plans to take the show to South America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by new drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold as they celebrate 50 years of Rush music, while also paying tribute to the late Neil Peart.

Why it matters

Rush has been one of the most influential and revered progressive rock bands for decades, with a devoted global fanbase. The announcement of this new tour leg is exciting news for fans who have been eagerly awaiting the band's return to the stage following Peart's passing in 2020.

The details

The South American leg of the Fifty Something tour will run from January 15 to February 4, with stops in Argentina and Brazil. Rush will then head to Europe and the UK, performing shows from February 19 to April 10, with concerts scheduled in cities like Paris, London, and Helsinki. Lee and Lifeson have been spending extensive time in rehearsals, learning around 40 songs to keep the setlists fresh and evolving from night to night.

  • The Fifty Something tour kicks off on June 7, 2027 in Los Angeles.
  • The South American leg runs from January 15 to February 4, 2027.
  • The European and UK leg runs from February 19 to April 10, 2027.

The players

Geddy Lee

Co-founder and bassist/vocalist of the band Rush.

Alex Lifeson

Co-founder and guitarist of the band Rush.

Anika Nilles

The new drummer who will be joining Rush on their Fifty Something tour.

Loren Gold

The new keyboardist who will be joining Rush on their Fifty Something tour.

Neil Peart

The late drummer of Rush, who passed away in 2020 and will be honored and paid tribute to during the Fifty Something tour.

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What they’re saying

“We can't wait to get back to all these cities we haven't played in so long, as well as hitting some new places we've yet to play. 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, playing some different songs on different nights.”

— Geddy Lee (Instagram)

“We are thrilled that many of our longstanding crew have come back to help us design the kind of Rush show that fans have grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate 50 years of Rush music, while giving Neil the long overdue tribute he so richly deserves.”

— Geddy Lee (Instagram)

What’s next

An artist presale for the Fifty Something tour begins on Tuesday, February 28, 2027 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, March 3, 2027 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Rush's enduring legacy and influence on progressive rock is undeniable, and the announcement of this new tour leg is a testament to the band's continued passion and commitment to their craft. Fans around the world will no doubt eagerly await the opportunity to celebrate 50 years of Rush's iconic music, while also honoring the memory of the late, great Neil Peart.