Rush: Fifty Something

Rush takes over Rogers Place in Edmonton on December 13, 2026 for RUSH: Fifty Something. Formed in Toronto in 1968, the Canadian power trio forged a sound between hard rock and progressive rock, marked by long-form structures, shifting time signatures and precise melodic work. From the rawer edges of their debut to the conceptual sweep of 2112 and the sharp focus of Moving Pictures, their catalog maps out a band constantly refining its approach without losing its punch.

Guided for decades by the playing and words of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, Rush’s songs lean into science fiction, introspection and social themes, with arrangements that balance instrumental prowess and clarity. The 80s brought a stronger presence of synths and new wave textures on records like Signals, before a gradual return to a more guitar-forward sound in the 90s and 2000s, culminating in Vapor Trails and Clockwork Angels.

RUSH: Fifty Something looks back on this arc with the care and precision that defined the trio’s studio work and live reputation, spotlighting the craft behind riffs, atmospheres and storytelling that shaped several generations of rock listeners.