After eleven years off the road, Rush are back. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reunited for the Fifty Something tour — their first shows together since the R40 tour closed on August 1, 2015, and their first tour since the passing of drummer Neil Peart — with German drum virtuoso Anika Nilles behind the kit and Loren Gold on keys. So how much are Rush tickets 2026? Standard seats started around $109 at face value at the October 2025 onsale, but the reunion demand sent resale soaring: in October 2026 snapshots, get-in prices run from $198 (Boston) to $457+ (Fort Worth) depending on the city, with premium and floor seats climbing into the thousands.
- 58 concerts and counting: the tour opened June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and runs through mid-December 2026 across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- The lineup: Lee and Lifeson with Anika Nilles on drums, playing two-set “evening with” shows drawn from a rotating catalog of about 35 songs.
- New dates added: Houston (Oct 1), St. Louis (Oct 21), Cincinnati (Oct 23), and Pittsburgh (Nov 15) were added August 31, 2026, after the summer shows sold out; San Jose (Oct 15) was also added.
- No 2027 dates announced as of October 2, 2026 — the announced run ends in December 2026.
A note on accuracy: resale figures below are snapshots from June–September 2026 and move with demand. Face-value figures are fixed at purchase.
Rush 2026 Ticket Prices: Resale Snapshot
Lowest resale get-in price by show (snapshots labeled by date — the tour’s pricing varies enormously by market):
| Show | Resale get-in | Snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, Kia Forum (Jun 7) | $322–$400 | June 2026 |
| Los Angeles, Kia Forum (Jun 9–13) | $369–$382 | June 2026 |
| Fort Worth, Dickies Arena (Jun 24–30) | $359–$457 | June 2026 |
| Chicago, United Center (Jul 16–22) | $323–$357 | June 2026 |
| New York, MSG (Jul 28–Aug 3) | $337–$442 | June 2026 |
| Toronto, Scotiabank Arena (Aug 7–13) | $224–$251 | June 2026 |
| Boston, TD Garden (Sep 12) | $198–$219 | September 2026 |
| Boston, TD Garden (Sep 14) | $198 | September 2026 |
| Cleveland, Rocket Arena (Sep 17) | $425 | June 2026 |
| Cleveland, Rocket Arena (Sep 19) | $335 | June 2026 |
Two things stand out. First, Toronto was the value play of the summer — get-ins in the $224–$251 range, roughly half of Fort Worth’s. Second, the ceiling is extreme: Boston’s September 12 show listed seats up to $5,534, and floor/lower-bowl seats at most stops ran well into four figures. At face value, fans reported standard tickets starting near $109, with one Toronto buyer paying $487.90 CAD for a section 320 seat via a platinum-style tier — the gap between face value and resale on this tour is among the widest of any 2026 reunion run. If your date is out of reach, getting tickets to a sold-out concert covers the backup strategies.
Why Resale Is This Expensive
- Eleven years of pent-up demand. This is the first Lee/Lifeson tour since 2015 and the first since Peart’s death — for a fanbase that waited a decade, price sensitivity is low.
- Limited initial supply. The tour was announced with just seven markets and multiple nights per city; even after expanding to 58 concerts, most dates sold out at the onsale.
- Dynamic and platinum pricing. Ticketmaster’s platinum tiers pushed face values far above the $109 standard-seat base — that $487.90 CAD upper-bowl seat in Toronto is the reality of reunion-tour pricing.
- Two-set “evening with” format. No opener, ~35 songs a night, rotating setlists — fans are paying for a full Rush immersion, and multi-night buyers in the same city doubled demand per market.
The Added Fall Dates: Your Best Shot
When Lee and Lifeson extended the tour on August 31, 2026 — saying they’d “played it safe with lots of days off” but were “doing fine and having a blast” — they created the freshest inventory on the tour:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
| Oct 15, 2026 | San Jose, CA | SAP Center |
| Oct 21, 2026 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | Heritage Bank Center |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena |
These went on sale September 4, 2026 (presales from September 1), and as the newest dates they had the most face-value inventory remaining in early October — always check Ticketmaster primary before resale. Added dates are consistently the best value on any major tour, and resale prices often drop on show day if you’re willing to wait.
How to Buy Without Overpaying
- Target the added dates first. Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and San Jose are the newest onsales with the deepest remaining inventory.
- Check primary daily. Canceled scalper holds and production releases surface as face-value seats throughout a tour — this tour’s team has been aggressive about getting tickets back into fan hands.
- Compare all-in resale prices. With floors from $198 and ceilings above $5,000, the spread between sections is enormous — an upper-bowl seat at a less-hyped date can cost a tenth of a floor seat at MSG.
- Consider Toronto-style value markets. Canadian dates ran dramatically cheaper than US equivalents all summer; if you’re near the border, they’re worth the trip.
- Beware the platinum trap. Ticketmaster’s platinum seats are just dynamically priced standard tickets — compare them against resale before assuming they’re the “official” price. For general savings tactics, see how to get cheap concert tickets.
FAQs
How much are Rush tickets 2026 at face value?
Standard seats started around $109 at the October 2025 onsale, but dynamic/platinum pricing pushed many seats far higher — one fan reported paying $487.90 CAD for an upper-bowl seat in Toronto. Most dates sold out at primary, so resale ($198–$457+ get-ins) is now the main market.
Who is drumming for Rush on the Fifty Something tour?
Anika Nilles, the German drum virtuoso known for her work with Jeff Beck and her solo career. Keyboardist Loren Gold also joined the touring lineup to handle the band’s intricate keyboard arrangements.
How many shows are on the Fifty Something tour?
Fifty-eight concerts across the US, Canada, and Mexico, running from June 7, 2026, through mid-December 2026. The itinerary roughly tripled from the seven markets originally announced.
Will the Rush reunion tour extend into 2027?
As of October 2, 2026, no 2027 dates have been announced — the confirmed run ends in December 2026. Given the tour’s sold-out success and the band’s comments about “having a blast,” an extension is plausible, but nothing is confirmed. Don’t buy speculative resale listings for unannounced dates.
What is the setlist like?
Two full sets per night — an “evening with” format, no opener — drawn from a rotating catalog of about 35 songs spanning the band’s career, including the hits and deep cuts, with distinct song selections each night.
Why are some Rush tickets over $5,000?
Extreme demand meets tiny supply: eleven years off the road, sold-out onsales, and a fanbase with low price sensitivity. Premium floor seats and lower-bowl pairs near the stage command the highest prices, with Boston’s September 12 show listing seats up to $5,534.
Is it safe to buy Rush tickets on resale?
Buy only from established marketplaces with buyer guarantees and mobile-transfer delivery — never screenshots or social-media sellers. Prices this high attract scammers, so verify the seller and the transfer method before paying.
