It’s been 11 long years.
The last time RUSH performed in Chicago was in June 2015 when they rocked the Bulls and Blackhawks’ home United Center as part of their ‘R40 Live: 40th Anniversary Tour.’
That night, they delivered a blistering 27-song set comprised of hits like “Tom Sawyer,” “The Spirit of Radio,” “Closer To The Heart,” “Subdivisions” and “Working Man” along with deep cuts “Jacob’s Ladder” and “The Main Monkey Business” according to Set List FM.
Now, a little more than a decade later, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are returning for their triumphant ‘Fifty Something Tour.’
This time around, they’ll be playing four shows at the United Center once again but with drummer Anika Nilles taking the late Neil Peart’s place at the kit. The quartet of concerts are scheduled to take place:
Thursday, July 16
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 18
7:30 p.m.
Monday, July 20
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22
7:30 p.m.
If you’d like to be there, our team found the best price on tickets for all four gigs in the Windy City.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was was $169 including fees on SeatGeek.
Other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $193 to $249 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).
Ahead of this brief Midwest residency, RUSH has played arenas all over North America and impressed critics in the process.
“It can safely be said that Rush is truly back and reborn,” The Phoenix New Times wrote in an emphatic review of their opening night on this run in Los Angeles. “It’s worth every penny.”
We’ll see ya there, Rats.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about RUSH’s 2026 concerts at Chicago’s United Center below.
How much are the cheapest tickets to see Rush in Chicago?
A complete calendar including all Rush United Center concert dates, show start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| RUSH United Center dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Thursday, July 16 7:30 p.m. | $169 (including fees) |
| Saturday, July 18 7:30 p.m. | $249 (including fees) |
| Monday, July 20 7:30 p.m. | $193 (including fees) |
| Wednesday, July 22 7:30 p.m. | $201 (including fees) |
Where else is Rush playing in 2026?
After headlining at the United Center, 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)
Geddy Lee memoir
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.”
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.
Carrie Nuttall-Peart full statement
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, celebrity.land 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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