Rush « Fifty Something »

Rush brings Fifty Something to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on August 7, 2026. Formed in the city in 1968, the Canadian trio forged a sound at the crossroads of hard rock and progressive rock, with forays into heavier edges and later synth textures. From the raw energy of their self‑titled debut to the narrative arc of 2112 and the precision of Moving Pictures, their catalog blends long forms, shifting time signatures and sharp melodies.

Lyrics largely written by Neil Peart explore science fiction, introspection and social themes, while Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have steered the group through changing eras, from the keyboard-forward Signals period to the guitar-driven returns of Vapor Trails and Clockwork Angels. On stage, the band’s power‑trio dynamic favors detail, interplay and story-driven sets. With Fifty Something, expect a journey through more than five decades of material, tracing Toronto roots and the evolution of a sound that has kept moving without losing its core.