Rush adds two more Toronto dates on its reunion tour

Rush is doubling down on its hometown.

Only a couple of days after Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson surprised fans with plans for a Rush reunion tour, the pair has added 11 extra shows, including two more nights in Toronto.

The rockers say they'll play Scotiabank Arena on Aug. 11 and 13, 2026, which extends their run at the Toronto venue beyond the previously announced shows on Aug. 7 and 9.

The four nights are the only Canadian dates on Rush's schedule.

Dubbed Fifty Something, a nod to the number of years it's been since the release of their debut album, the tour is described as an "evening with" the band, where they play two sets with an intermission built into the show.

Ticket presales begin Monday and the general public sale begins Oct. 17.

Rush also added two extra nights in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Fort Worth, Texas, as well as one more show in Cleveland. Their tour kicks off on June 7 in Inglewood, Calif.

This is the first time Rush has hit the road since the momentous R40 tour in 2015 and the death of their drummer Neil Peart from an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2020.

While Lee and Lifeson have played together since, including for tributes to Gordon Lightfoot and drummer Taylor Hawkins, they never officially reformed as Rush.

Part of the challenge was finding someone to replace Peart's acclaimed drumming abilities, beyond a couple of songs at special events. 

They say they've found that missing piece in German drummer Anika Nilles, who once toured with the late Jeff Beck and has gained a notable following on YouTube for her skills.

Lee and Lifeson say they've recently been in rehearsals and are considering the addition of at least one more musician, possibly a keyboardist.

 This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 8, 2025.