π¨ RUSH ANNOUNCES 2026 GLOBAL TOUR FEATURING ANIKA NILLES AS NEW DRUMMER β A HISTORIC REBIRTH OF LEGENDARY PROGRESSIVE ROCK ENERGY! π¨ πΈπ₯π
In a moment that has stunned the rock world, RUSH has officially announced their 2026 Global Tour, marking the bandβs first major return to the stage since the passing of legendary drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Even more electrifying β the band revealed that world-renowned German drummer Anika Nilles will join Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson as the new rhythmic force behind the kit.
Titled βRUSH: Renaissance 2026,β the tour promises to honor the groupβs unparalleled legacy while embracing a bold new chapter of innovation and artistry. Launching April 4, 2026, in Toronto, the bandβs hometown, the tour will travel through North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, hitting major cities including New York, London, Berlin, SΓ£o Paulo, Tokyo, and Sydney.
Fans can expect a breathtaking production featuring classic RUSH masterpieces like βTom Sawyer,β βYYZ,β β2112,β and βThe Spirit of Radioβ β reimagined with Anikaβs dynamic precision and explosive creativity. The shows will also debut new music from RUSHβs upcoming album, their first studio effort in over a decade, exploring themes of rebirth, legacy, and the unending spirit of creation.
In an emotional joint statement, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson said:
βThis isnβt about replacing Neil β no one could. This is about celebrating what he built and carrying that flame forward. Anika brings new life, new energy, and the same love for the craft that defined RUSH.β
π₯ Tickets go on sale January 12, 2026, with pre-sales opening January 5 for fan club members.
A new era has dawned β RUSH is reborn, and the world is ready to witness the return of progressive rockβs most enduring spirit. β‘π₯