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RUSH’s Four Hometown Shows in Toronto To Be Captured for Concert Film
RUSH's four-night "Fifty Something" reunion tour stop at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena is being filmed for an upcoming concert movie. Bassist-singer Geddy Lee announced the news on Instagram, explaining that Toronto was chosen as the band's hometown and because the residency's four shows, covering more than 40 songs, offer the best chance to capture the tour comprehensively.
The shows take place on 7, 9, 11 and 13 August 2026 as part of a wider North American tour running until December. Lee, joined by fellow original member Alex Lifeson, drummer Anika Nilles (standing in for the late Neil Peart) and keyboardist Loren Gold, described the tour as an emotional tribute to Peart that has drawn strong fan response, with the film intended as a keepsake for those unable to attend in person.
In short
- RUSH filming four Toronto shows for a concert film
- Scotiabank Arena dates: 7, 9, 11, 13 August 2026
- Tour honours late drummer Neil Peart, runs to December
Explained simply
RUSH are a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968. Their best-known line-up was singer and bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart, whose intricate playing and lyrics helped shape the band’s distinctive sound.
Peart died in 2020, and the surviving members have since returned to the stage with drummer Anika Nilles. The “Fifty Something” tour brings together songs from across RUSH’s long career, while also acknowledging Peart’s role in the band.
Toronto has particular meaning for RUSH as their hometown, and Scotiabank Arena is a large venue in the city. A concert film can preserve a live performance for fans who cannot attend and offer a record of the band playing together again.