RUSH ANNOUNCE 'ELEVATE FROM THE NORM' FIVE-NIGHT SPHERE RESIDENCY IN LAS VEGAS FOR MAY 2027
Rush have announced Elevate From the Norm, a five-night residency at Sphere in Las Vegas on May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2027. Geddy Lee has said the shows will include all of 2112 and all of Moving Pictures. An artist presale opens Wednesday, November 11 at 10am PT, and general on-sale is Friday, November 13 at 10am PT.
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November 5, 2026 - Rush have announced the five-date Elevate From the Norm residency at Sphere, according to Live Nation and reported by Billboard. The run follows the band's Fifty Something tour, which the announcement says has sold more than 1 million tickets across Canada, the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe and the UK. The Sphere shows are billed with Geddy Lee on bass, keys and vocals, Alex Lifeson on guitar and vocals, Anika Nilles on drums and Loren Gold on keyboards.
Rush Elevate From the Norm Quick Facts and Ticket Info
Residency: Rush: Elevate From the Norm at Sphere
Dates: May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2027
Number of dates: 5
Venue: Sphere, Las Vegas, NV
Canadian dates: None. The residency is Las Vegas only.
Lineup: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Anika Nilles and Loren Gold
Support: Not announced
VIP and travel packages: On sale Friday, November 6. Rush Backstage and Rush newsletter subscribers get an exclusive two-hour window starting at 10am PT. Packages are sold through VIP and travel partner Superfan, with lodging at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Artist presale: Wednesday, November 11 at 10am PT. Fans who register through Seated receive a presale code.
General on-sale: Friday, November 13 at 10am PT at rush.com/sphere
Current tour: Fifty Something
The Backspin HQ Perspective
The residency lands in the middle of a run that has put Rush back in front of large crowds. According to Live Nation's announcement, the Fifty Something tour has sold more than 1 million tickets, with Nilles joining Lee and Lifeson behind the kit. The Sphere announcement quotes reviews of that tour from Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star, and Billboard's pull quote describes a show that pays tribute to the band's late drummer, Neil Peart.
Lee frames Sphere as a venue that suits how Rush has always staged its shows. In his statement he says the band normally spends months designing visual effects and that the venue felt "tailor made" for that approach. The run is meant to echo the full-album sets Rush has played in some of its one-off cities, with all of 2112 and all of Moving Pictures alongside other songs. Sphere advertises the world's highest-resolution LED display and Sphere Immersive Sound, which the release highlights as part of the production.
Rush Elevate From the Norm Sphere Residency Dates
Rush Elevate From the Norm FAQ
When do Rush Sphere tickets go on sale?
General on-sale is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10am PT at rush.com/sphere. VIP and travel packages open Friday, November 6, and the artist presale starts Wednesday, November 11 at 10am PT.
Is there a Rush presale for the Sphere shows?
Yes, the artist presale for concert tickets begins Wednesday, November 11 at 10am PT. Fans who register through Seated receive a unique presale code for early access.
What dates is Rush playing at Sphere in Las Vegas?
Rush play Sphere on May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2027. That makes five shows in the Elevate From the Norm residency.
What will Rush play at the Sphere residency?
Geddy Lee says the shows will feature all of 2112 and all of Moving Pictures, along with other songs. The announcement describes the set as a mix of fan favourites and greatest hits.
Who is in Rush's lineup for the Sphere shows?
The lineup is Geddy Lee on bass, keys and vocals, Alex Lifeson on guitar and vocals, Anika Nilles on drums and Loren Gold on keyboards. It matches the lineup on the Fifty Something tour.
Is Rush playing Canada in 2027?
The Sphere residency has no Canadian dates, as all five shows are in Las Vegas. The announcement does not list any other 2027 Rush shows.
How do I get Rush VIP and travel packages for Sphere?
VIP and travel packages go on sale Friday, November 6 through official VIP and travel partner Superfan. Rush Backstage and Rush newsletter subscribers get a two-hour exclusive window starting at 10am PT, and the packages include lodging at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.