The wait is over — and Rush made every second worth it.
On June 7, 2026, prog rock icons Rush roared back to the stage for their first full concert in 11 years, delivering an emotional and electrifying performance at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. The sold-out crowd of 18,000 witnessed the opening night of the band’s highly anticipated “Fifty Something Tour,” a historic return that felt both triumphant and deeply personal.
The night carried special significance, as the Kia Forum was the same venue where the late Neil Peart played his final show with Rush in 2015. Throughout the evening, heartfelt video tributes honored the legendary drummer, with a particularly moving rendition of “Bravado” dedicated to his memory.
Stepping behind the kit for her first full concert with the band, drummer Anika Nilles delivered a stunning performance that earned thunderous applause from fans. Her flawless drum solo during “Tom Sawyer” became one of the night’s defining moments, proving she was more than ready for the challenge.
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Anika Nilles, and touring keyboardist Loren Gold opened the show with a powerful performance of “Xanadu” — marking the first time the classic epic has ever served as a Rush concert opener.
From fan favorites like “Limelight,” “Subdivisions,” and “The Spirit of Radio” to long-awaited returns of “Freewill,” “La Villa Strangiato,” “Time Stand Still,” and “By-Tor & The Snow Dog,” the setlist was packed with surprises and deep cuts that sent longtime fans into a frenzy.
More than just a concert, this was a celebration of Rush’s legacy, a tribute to Neil Peart, and a reminder that one of rock’s greatest bands still has plenty of magic left. If opening night is any indication, the “Fifty Something Tour” is shaping up to be one for the history books.
Rush return to the Kia Forum for night two on June 9, 2026, with more surprises expected.