Opening its first post-Neil Peart tour with high energy and a smartly chosen set list, the band also has a showstopper in touring drummer Anika Nilles.

Some of the loudest acclaim has come from a prog rock contemporary. Mike Portnoy, the drummer for Dream Theater and a man who was at one time rumored to be in line for the Rush job, shared effusive praise for Nilles’ performance.

Rush launched the Fifty Something Tour at Kia Forum. The concert setlist featured "Tom Sawyer," "2112," Limelight" and other classic songs.

In Rush's first show without Neil Peart since 1974, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson make grown men cry, and new touring drummer Anika Nilles absolutely kills

Rush fan and Neil Peart friend Mike Portnoy shares his first thoughts after seeing Rush with Anika Nilles on drums.

The ‘Fifty Something Tour’ of the legendary Canadian band consists of 88 total shows spanning North America in 2026