Rush Reportedly to Headline Residency at Las Vegas Sphere Next Year

JAKARTA - Canadian rock legend Rush is reportedly in the midst of negotiations to hold a series of residency concerts at the futuristic Las Vegas Sphere venue, United States.

The negotiation process between Rush management and Sphere management has been going on for quite some time. The official agreement between the two parties is also reportedly to be signed soon.

"Rush has a huge fan base across North America. Although they are from Canada, their music and success are very massive in the US. Their hit songs, long history, and stage performances are a great attraction," a source said, quoted by The Sun, Tuesday, July 21.

The source added that the talks have been going on in secret for some time, and the contract is expected to be completed in the next few weeks.

This news was reinforced by the statement of veteran rock radio broadcaster, Eddie Trunk, in his SiriusXM program. According to a report from the Rush Is A Band fan site, Trunk said that Rush's residency concert deal at the Sphere was close to a deal.

The series of performances is projected to consist of 16 to 18 performances scheduled to take place in 2027.

The Las Vegas Sphere itself is a megastructure with an entertainment capacity of 17,600 spectators located near the Venetian Resort and Wynn Las Vegas.

Since its official opening in September 2023, Sphere has transformed the world's entertainment industry landscape with a 16K resolution curved LED screen that wraps around the entire audience area as well as a sophisticated audio system based on HOLOPLOT technology.

Prior to Rush, a number of big names such as U2, Phish, Dead & Company, and The Eagles have successfully utilized immersive technology at the venue.

Currently, Rush is busy with the "Fifty Something" tour series. This tour marks a new era for the band formation, which is now led by Geddy Lee (vocals, bass) and Alex Lifeson (guitar). They collaborated with German drummer Anika Nilles - who previously toured with the late Jeff Beck in 2022 - as well as keyboarder Loren Gold, known as a member of The Who and Chicago tours.

In each performance, Rush performs around 40 classic songs divided into two performance sessions. This concept is also dedicated as a form of tribute and celebration for the dedication of their legendary late drummer, Neil Peart.

The public response to Rush's return has been massive. The 2026 tour schedule, which includes Canada, the United States, and Mexico, sold out immediately.

This forced the promoter to increase the total schedule to 58 performances in 24 cities with ticket sales that have reached half a million.

Not only in North America, Rush has also announced an expansion of the "Fifty Something" tour schedule to South America and Europe in early 2027, which will be their first visit to Europe since 2013.