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RUSH Rumored to Play Las Vegas Sphere Residency in 2027
RUSH are reportedly being lined up for a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2027, according to radio host Eddie Trunk and a report in The Sun. The Canadian rock band recently launched the North American leg of their "Fifty Something" reunion tour and are due to tour internationally in early 2027, making a late 2027 residency plausible; the absence of any Las Vegas shows on their current itinerary has fuelled speculation that dates are being held back for the venue.
Trunk said he had heard the band were planning 16 to 18 Sphere shows and that it was close to a "done deal", though he stressed on social media that this remained unconfirmed and that guitarist Alex Lifeson had previously been lukewarm about the idea. A source told The Sun that talks had been ongoing for some time and contracts could be finalised within weeks. Sphere residencies have varied in scale, from U2's 40-date opening run to Metallica's planned 24 dates from October 2026 to March 2027, with Tool also previously linked to the venue before U2 secured the launch slot; RUSH's current tour runs through December in North America and concludes in Helsinki on 10th April 2027.
In short
- RUSH rumoured for a 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency of 16-18 shows.
- Reports cite radio host Eddie Trunk and The Sun as sources.
- Nothing officially confirmed; contracts reportedly close to being finalised.
Explained simply
The Sphere is a new entertainment venue in Las Vegas that opened in 2024 with state-of-the-art technology and immersive visual displays. A residency is when a band commits to performing a series of shows at a single venue over several months, rather than touring to different cities.
RUSH is a Canadian rock band that disbanded in 2020 after decades of performing. The band has recently returned for a reunion tour called "Fifty Something" that launched earlier this year and is scheduled to continue through April 2027.
A Las Vegas residency would represent a significant commitment from a major touring rock act at a venue that has already attracted other established artists. U2 opened the venue with a 40-date residency, whilst Metallica is also scheduled to perform a residency there, suggesting it has become a popular destination for major acts.