Rush just added four one-off arena dates to the 2026 Fifty Something Tour. Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh are now on the itinerary after Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson said the band is holding up better on the road than they expected.
These are the first single-night stops of this kind on the North American run. Earlier markets mostly got multi-night stands that sold out fast. If you want tickets, the window is short: Citi cardmember presale starts Tuesday, September 1 at 10 a.m. local time. General public on-sale is Friday, September 4 at 10 a.m. local time.
Official tour info lives on Rush.com’s Fifty Something page. Citi presale details are at Citi Entertainment.
The four new dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
| Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center |
| Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | Heritage Bank Center |
| Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena |
Lee and Lifeson’s statement: they booked extra rest days at first because they weren’t sure how the tour would feel. They’re doing well, so they added cities that have always treated the band well.
The lineup is still Lee, Lifeson, drummer Anika Nilles, and keyboardist Loren Gold. The tour is framed as a celebration of more than 50 years of Rush music and a tribute to Neil Peart.
How to get tickets (don’t wait)
1. Citi cardmember presale — Sept. 1–3
Citi is the official card of the tour. Cardmembers get access Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. local venue time through Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10 p.m. local. Start at citientertainment.com and have the same Citi card ready at checkout.
2. Artist / other presales
Watch rush.com/tour/fifty-something for any additional windows. Earlier legs used Live Nation / Ticketmaster artist access tied to your account rather than a code. Confirm closer to Sept. 1.
3. General on-sale — Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. local
Primary tickets for these four dates are expected through Ticketmaster (same pattern as the rest of the U.S. run). Go to:
- Ticketmaster artist page for Rush
- Venue pages once event listings go live (Toyota Center already shows the Oct. 1 date as on sale soon)
Set calendar alerts for your city’s local time, not Eastern. Houston is CDT; St. Louis is CDT; Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are EDT.
4. Compare after the on-sale
If primary inventory is gone or prices jump, compare:
Use official apps, two-factor authentication, and face-value filters when possible. Avoid screenshots of “cheap tickets” from random social DMs.
Quick venue notes
Toyota Center (Houston) — 1510 Polk Street. Digital tickets via AXS Mobile ID for many events; confirm delivery method on the event page. Box office help: 1-866-446-8849. Venue site.
Enterprise Center (St. Louis) — Downtown arena, standard arena bag and mobile-ticket policies. Check the venue site the week of the show for door times and parking.
Heritage Bank Center (Cincinnati) — Riverfront arena. Expect typical clear-bag rules and mobile tickets.
PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh) — Same playbook: mobile tickets, clear bag, paid downtown parking. Confirm start time on the event page (most Fifty Something shows have been 7:30 p.m.).
Doors, bag policy, and camera rules can change. Always use the venue’s A–Z guide the week of the concert.
Why these dates will move fast
Previous Fifty Something announcements sold out primary inventory quickly, which is why the band kept adding cities and second nights. These four are one-offs, so there is no “catch the other night in the same building” safety net unless they add a second show later. Treat Sept. 1 and Sept. 4 like drop days.
FAQ
Are these confirmed?
Yes. Reported by the band’s camp and outlets on Aug. 31, 2026, with dates now appearing on the official tour listing.
Is there a fan-club-only presale for these four?
As of the announcement, Citi is the highlighted early window. Check rush.com the morning of Sept. 1.
Will they add second nights?
Unknown. Earlier expansions often added a second show after the first night sold. Don’t count on it.
Primary vs resale?
Buy primary first on Sept. 4. Resale is useful after that, but fees and inflated prices are common on reunion tours.
The Ticket News is an independent live-events guide. We are not Ticketmaster, Live Nation, Rush, or any venue. Some links may be affiliate links; we may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Ticket prices, presale windows, and inventory change without notice. Always verify dates, times, and policies on rush.com and the official venue/ticket pages before you purchase. Resale tickets are not guaranteed face value.
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