Rats won’t just be in the New York City sewers next week.
RUSH has not one, not two, not three but four (!) ‘Fifty Something Tour’ concerts at Madison Square Garden.
They’re scheduled to take place:
Tuesday, July 28
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 30
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1
7:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 3
7:30 p.m.
If you’d like to be there to see Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson live in NYC for the first time since June 2015, last-minute tickets are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was $248 including fees on SeatGeek.
Their other shows at the Knicks and Rangers’ home have tickets starting anywhere from $263 to $295 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
According to Set List FM, the Rock Hall of Famers have been playing 24-33 songs per show on this run.
And, while there’s a bit of variability, there are a few notable fan favorites that always seem to make the cut no matter the concert. They include unimpeachable classics “Tom Sawyer,” “The Spirit of Radio,” “Closer To The Heart,” “Subdivisions” and “Working Man” to name just a couple.
Also, of note, Lee and Lifeson will be joined by the late Neil Peart’s formidable replacement, Anika Nilles, on the drums.
“Any concerns about Nilles have been put to rest, and she made short work of impressing devout Rush fans,” The Phoenix New Times raved about her performance at an early June gig.
“Spoiler alert: Yes, Nilles nailed ‘Tom Sawyer.’ The arena erupted with the most beautiful applause when she played it to close the show. She then tackled ‘By-Tor and the Snow Dog’ as part of the encore, sending out the well-known drum fills to a very pleased crowd. Honestly, she had us a few minutes into ‘Xanadu’ all the way to the very last number, ‘Working Man.”’
We’ll see ya there, Rats.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about RUSH’s four concerts at Madison Square Garden below.
How much are the cheapest tickets to see Rush in New York City?
A complete calendar including all RUSH Madison Square Garden concert dates, show start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| RUSH MSG concert dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 28 7:30 p.m. | $263 (including fees) |
| Thursday, July 30 7:30 p.m. | $248 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Aug. 1 7:30 p.m. | $295 (including fees) |
| Monday, Aug. 3 7:30 p.m. | $287 (including fees) |
Where else is Rush playing in 2026?
After headlining at Madison Square Garden, Rush has gigs booked from now all the way up until December.
To see if Lee and Lifeson are headed to your neck of the woods, you can find RUSH’s complete ‘Fifty Something Tour’ calendar here.
What songs does Rush play at their live shows?
On June 13, Rush played their fourth concert at Inglewood, CA’s Kia Forum. Set List FM reported these were the songs they performed that evening (including Neil Peart video tributes).
Set I
01.) “Where’s Rush?”
02.) “Xanadu”
03.) “Limelight”
04.) “Subdivisions”
05.) “The Pass”
06.) “Freewill”
07.) “Neil Peart Tribute Collage 1”
08.) “Bravado”
09.) “The Camera Eye”
10.) “Tree Sandwiches Gag”
11.) “The Trees”
12.) “The Anarchist”
13.) “The Spirit of Radio”
Set II
14.) “Nixie Tube Countdown”
15.) “2112 Part I: Overture”
16.) “2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx”
17.) “2112 Part III: Discovery”
18.) “2112 Part IV: Presentation”
19.) “2112 Part V: Oracle: The Dream”
20.) “2112 Part VI: Soliloquy”
21.) “2112 Part VII: Grand Finale”
22.) “Far Cry”
23.) “Distant Early Warning”
24.) “New World Man”
25.) “Vital Signs”
26.) “Neil Peart Tribute Collage 2”
27.) “Time Stand Still” (with Aimee Mann)
28.) “YYZ”
29.) “A Farewell to Kings”
30.) “The Garden”
31.) “South Park Intro”
32.) “Tom Sawyer”
Encore
33.) “Finding My Way”
34.) “Working Man”
35.) “Neil Peart Tribute” (Song played from tape)
What is Geddy Lee’s book about?
In 2023, Lee embarked on a fall tour in support of his memoir “My Effin’ Life.”
“I’ve never lived my life looking anywhere but forward, which is why I resisted doing this kind of thing for so long,” Lee shared in a statement ahead of the trek.
“But you need a lot more determination to proceed in the world of music without the comfort of your bandmates, and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best.”
If you’d like to read his humorous and heartfelt look back at a life well-lived, click here to find “My Effin’ Life.”
Who is Anika Nilles?
Nilles, 43, hails from Aschaffenburg and started her artistic journey when she was just six.
Her first original compositions, “Wild Boy” (2013) and “Alter Ego” (2014), led to a subsequent tour, debut album and aforementioned 2022 European run alongside Jeff Beck.
To get a taste of her jazzy and refined yet explosive sound whilst banging on the kit, you can find her lively discography here.
What do the Pearts say about the ‘Fifty Something Tour’?
Peart’s widow Carrie Nuttall-Peart and his daughter OIivia released a statement regarding the ‘Fifty Something Tour.’ Here’s what the two shared in full:
“We are thrilled to support the ‘Fifty Something’ tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations, and to honor Neil’s extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist. Neil’s musicianship was singular. Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express. As both drummer and lyricist, he was irreplaceable. Inimitable in his artistry, and unmatched in the depth and imagination he brought to the lyrics that inspired and moved so many, he profoundly shaped how fans connected with him and the band, giving voice and meaning to their own lives. As the band enters this new chapter, it promises to be truly unforgettable. We are excited to see how their new vision unfolds, and to hear this legendary music played live once again.”
Huge rockers on tour in 2026
If summer (and now fall and winter!) 2026 seems like forever from now, here are five heavy, prog and rock acts you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• AC/DC
Plus, Metallica is putting on a Las Vegas residency at Sphere from October 2026 through March ’27. We’ll see you there.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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