Rush Final Tour: The Legendary Band Reunites for One Final Emotional Tour Honoring Neil Peart — Dates and Cities Finally Reveale
For fans of progressive rock, few names command the reverence, respect, and emotional weight of Rush. Over four decades, the Canadian power trio—Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and the late, incomparable Neil Peart—built a legacy of technical brilliance, lyrical depth, and musical evolution unmatched in rock history. When Peart passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, many believed the book of Rush had closed forever.
But today, the world wakes up to news many thought impossible: Rush is returning for one last, profoundly emotional tour, a final tribute not only to the fans who stood by them for generations, but to the legend whose drumming, poetry, and spirit shaped their identity—Neil Peart.
And for the first time since 2015, dates and cities are officially revealed.
This is not a comeback.
This is closure.
This is celebration.
This is goodbye.
A Tribute Born From the Heart
In a joint announcement delivered via a deeply heartfelt video message, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson confirmed what has quietly been in development for over a year: a carefully crafted, limited-run global tour titled “The Final Voyage: A Farewell to the Professor.”
The name says everything.
This tour is not about resurrecting Rush as a working band—it’s about honoring Neil Peart, the quiet philosopher behind the drums whose presence shaped their sound and guided their creative path. For Geddy and Alex, this is a chance to reconnect with the music they built together, embrace the fans who stood by them, and allow Peart’s legacy to shine one more time on the world’s biggest stages.
To bring this vision to life, the band is partnering with a rotating lineup of world-class drummers—each personally selected by Lee and Lifeson, and each influenced by Peart’s groundbreaking techniques. Names rumored to be involved include Dave Grohl, Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy, and Chad Smith, though not all will appear at every show. Instead, the tour will feature a reverential “drummer’s circle” approach, allowing different musicians to carry Peart’s torch each night.
And yes—Rush classics will be performed in full.
Exactly as fans remember them.
Exactly as Neil would have wanted.
The Atmosphere Behind the Scenes
According to sources close to the band, the emotional weight surrounding the project has been immense. Geddy Lee, who openly spoke in recent years about missing the musical connection he shared with Lifeson, described the tour as “not a resurrection, but a tribute—a way to say what words never could.”
Alex Lifeson, who has overcome health challenges of his own, emphasized that this long-awaited decision wasn’t made lightly:
“We could never do Rush without Neil. But we can honor him. And we can say thank you—properly, musically, and with all the love he gave us and our fans for 40 years.”
The tour is expected to include immersive visual displays built around Peart’s life and artistry—archival footage, handwritten lyrics, behind-the-scenes clips, and rare personal moments restored from Rush’s private vaults. Every show will open with a specially crafted cinematic tribute celebrating Peart’s extraordinary career, setting a tone of reverence and gratitude before the music even begins.
Setlist Expectations: A Journey Through Eras
While the official setlist has not been released, insiders say the band plans to perform songs spanning their full discography, including:
- “Tom Sawyer”
- “Limelight”
- “2112 (Overture + Temples of Syrinx)”
- “YYZ”
- “The Spirit of Radio”
- “La Villa Strangiato”
- “Subdivisions”
- “Closer to the Heart”
There are also whispers that the band will revisit deep cuts rarely performed live in the last decade—tracks that highlight Peart’s lyrical genius and the group’s early experimental brilliance.
Every night, one drummer will take the iconic Peart solo segment, not by replicating his work note-for-note, but by channeling his spirit: innovation, emotion, and absolute commitment to craft.
Rush: The Final Voyage — Official 2026 Tour Dates & Cities
The band has announced a focused, 24-date world tour spanning North America, Europe, and select stops in South America and Japan. Here is the newly revealed schedule:
North America
- Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
- Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
- San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
- Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
- Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
- Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
- Chicago, IL – United Center
- Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena (3 nights)
- New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (2 nights)
- Boston, MA – TD Garden
- Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Europe
- London, UK – O2 Arena
- Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
- Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
- Paris, France – Accor Arena
- Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
- Stockholm, Sweden – Friends Arena
South America & Asia
- São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
- Buenos Aires, Argentina – Movistar Arena
- Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
Every stop is expected to sell out within minutes.
Why This Tour Matters
For fans, this tour is more than a concert—it’s a moment of healing and unity. Rush didn’t simply make music; they shaped identities. They inspired generations of drummers, musicians, writers, thinkers, and dreamers. Peart himself—engineer of rhythm, philosopher of the road—his words guided lives.
This tour brings the community together one last time.
Not to mourn.
But to celebrate.
A Final Farewell, Etched in Time
As the lights dim and the first notes ring out, every fan in attendance will feel the same truth:
This is the last chapter.
The final voyage.
The closing of a legendary circle.
Geddy Lee.
Alex Lifeson.
Neil Peart—forever the heartbeat.
Rush may be stepping off the stage at last, but the music, the message, and the magic?
They will echo for generations.
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- A breakdown of the full setlist
- A fan-style review or recap
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