Rush launches 'Fifty Something' tour with sold‑out Madison Square Garden shows

The prog‑rock band Rush began its "Fifty Something" reunion tour at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 28, 2026, kicking off a four‑night, sold‑out run at the arena. The concert featured a 24‑song, two‑set setlist that spanned the group's 40‑year catalog, including tributes to late drummer Neil Peart.

The current lineup consists of longtime members Geddy Lee (vocals, bass) and Alex Lifeson (guitar) with German drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold joining the tour. Lee’s recent bout of laryngitis and bronchitis had forced the postponement of earlier dates, but the band resumed the tour after a June 7 kickoff in Los Angeles. The MSG performance was highlighted by Nilles’s drumming on classics such as "YYZ" and "Tom Sawyer," and video segments honoring Peart’s legacy.