Total concerts
2160+
Known performed shows now reflect Rush’s return to the stage in 2026.
Countries played
20
A North American base with a reach that traveled well beyond it.
Top tour by concerts
165
All the World’s a Stage stands out as the largest run in this dataset.
Fifty Something Tour
88
Confirmed 2026–2027 dates added as the current active tour.
Fifty Something Tour status
Rush is active again: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are touring with Anika Nilles on drums and Loren Gold on keyboards.
Current tour
Tour status
Active
The Fifty Something Tour launched at the Kia Forum in June 2026.
Confirmed dates
88
Current confirmed 2026–2027 tour dates added to the dashboard.
Tour years
2026–2027
North America, Mexico, South America, the UK, and Europe.
Setlist count note
Live
Song play totals will keep changing as each new show is logged.
Visual tour breakdown
Explore Rush’s touring history with a timeline and concert distribution chart.
Interactive charts
Interactive Tour Timeline
Click a bar to highlight the matching row in the tours table below.
Tour Concert Distribution
See which eras and tours account for the biggest share of total live dates.
Tours
Full tour list with concert counts and touring years.
24 tours tracked • current tour added
| Tour Name | Concerts | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Rush | 162 | 1974–1975 |
| Fly by Night | 106 | 1975 |
| Caress of Steel | 90 | 1975–1976 |
| 2112 | 71 | 1976–1977 |
| All the World's a Stage | 165 | 1976–1977 |
| Hemispheres | 137 | 1978–1979 |
| Permanent Waves | 98 | 1980 |
| Moving Pictures | 79 | 1980–1981 |
| Exit Stage Left | 35 | 1981 |
| Signals | 107 | 1982–1983 |
| Grace Under Pressure | 81 | 1984 |
| Power Windows | 69 | 1985–1986 |
| Hold Your Fire | 80 | 1987–1988 |
| Presto | 64 | 1989–1990 |
| Roll the Bones | 102 | 1991–1992 |
| Counterparts | 54 | 1993–1994 |
| Test for Echo | 69 | 1996–1997 |
| Vapor Trails | 66 | 2002 |
| R30: 30th Anniversary Tour | 57 | 2004 |
| Snakes & Arrows | 113 | 2007–2008 |
| Time Machine | 82 | 2010–2011 |
| Clockwork Angels | 72 | 2012–2013 |
| R40 Live: 40th Anniversary Tour | 35 | 2015 |
| Fifty Something Tour | 88 confirmed | 2026–2027 |
Tip: clicking a tour bar in the timeline above will auto-highlight that tour here. Fifty Something is shown with confirmed scheduled dates because the tour is active.
Most played songs
A quick look at the most frequently performed entries in the current dataset.
Searchable table
| Song | Plays |
|---|---|
| Drum Solo | 1551 |
| 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx | 1399 |
| 2112 Part I: Overture | 1383 |
| Closer to the Heart | 1309 |
| The Spirit of Radio | 1294 |
| Halo Effect | 70 |
Most-played-song counts have been refreshed for the return of live Rush performances. These numbers will keep moving as Fifty Something setlists are logged.
Covers
Artists Rush covered, with the number of times represented in the dataset.
Compact stats
| Artist | Times |
|---|---|
| The Surfaris | 100 |
| Eddie Cochran | 87 |
| Robert Johnson | 59 |
| Graham Gouldman | 57 |
| The Who | 57 |
| Larry Williams | 23 |
| Willie Dixon | 3 |
Setlist spotlight
A featured average setlist paired with a few standout Rush live notes.
Fan favorite era
Example Average Setlist
A Farewell to Kings Tour
- 1. Bastille Day
- 2. Lakeside Park
- 3. By-Tor & The Snow Dog
- 4. Xanadu
- 5. A Farewell to Kings
- 6. Something for Nothing
- 7. Cygnus X-1
- 8. Anthem
- 9. Closer to the Heart
- 10. 2112 Part I: Overture
- 11. 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
- 12. 2112 Part III: Discovery
- 13. 2112 Part IV: Presentation
- 14. 2112 Part VI: Soliloquy
- 15. 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
- 16. Working Man
- 17. Fly by Night
- 18. In the Mood
- 19. Drum Solo
- Encore: Cinderella Man
Rush live spotlight
Quick highlights pulled from the current page’s stats.
Largest tour in the table
All the World’s a Stage
165 shows
Most-played item
Drum Solo
1550 plays
Big modern-era run
Snakes & Arrows
113 shows
Current tour listed
Fifty Something Tour
2026–2027