Rush announce March 2027 UK arena tour
They play four shows as part of an 18-date European tour
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Canadian rock legends Rush have announced four UK shows as part of the 2027 European leg of the fervently awaited Fifty Something Tour.
Vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson together with touring drummer Anika Nilles and newly recruited keyboardist Loren Gold (The Who, Roger Daltrey) open their UK tour at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Monday 8th March.
They then play Manchester Co-op Live (Fri 12th March) and two nights at London’s The O2 (Tue 16th and Thu 18th March).
Rush’s UK dates are part of a larger 18-date European tour that runs from February to April and also visits France, The Netherlands, Anika Nilles’ native Germany, Poland, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
The special “evening with” shows will see the band playing two sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs and Rush will build each night’s setlist from a catalogue of 40+ songs including their greatest hits and fan favourites.
Tickets to Rush’s UK dates go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 10am on Friday 27th February.
Watch Rush talk UK tour, new music, Neil Peart tribute and new keyboard player with their No.1 fan Darren Redick:
The 2027 dates follow the extensive 58-date North American leg of the Fifty Something Tour that takes place from June to December 2026.
Rush’s last visited the UK in May 2013 on their Clockwork Angels Tour, and Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee had previously expressed regret that 2015’s farewell R40 Live tour never visited our shores.
Rush’s UK tour dates:
MARCH 2027
Glasgow OVO Hydro – Mon 8th
Manchester Co-Op Live – Fri 12th
London The O2 – Tue 16th
London The O2 – Thu 18th
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