Rock legends Rush announce massive Manchester arena gig for 50th anniversary

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Rush Manchester gig tickets Co-op Live 2027

Legendary classic rock band Rush has announced a massive Manchester arena gig as part of their ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations, with this being their first return to Europe in over a decade.

The Canadian veterans haven’t been back to Britain in a long time, but with their ’50 Something’ tour now confirmed, they’re finally making their return to the likes of Manchester and more.

Known for tracks such as ‘Tom Sawyer’, ‘Limelight’, ‘Spirit of the Radio’, ‘Fly By Night’, ‘Working Man’ and countless others, they have a discography that spans a whopping 19 albums, with their last studio LP, Clockwork Angels, released back in 2012.

Touring it a year later – the same year they were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – that was the last time they played here in the UK or anywhere else in Europe, for that matter; safe to say it’s a big deal to have them back.

With co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keyboard, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) still going strong, the pair will pay tribute to their late, great drummer and fellow songwriter, Neil Peart, who sadly passed away back in 2020.

As you can see, the remaining and seasoned members of the original lineup will be joined by German musician Anika Nilles, who’ll be handling the percussion on the de facto reunion tour.

Better still, they’ll also be joined by the experienced Loren Gold, who previously toured with the likes of Roger Daltrey and The Who, as well as Chicago and more, on the keys.

Now that’s some pedigree right there.

Detailed in the official reveal by Co-op Live, where they will be making their debut, “the show will feature two sets, with setlists drawn from their hits and fan faves.”

Their Co-op Live, Manchester gig is one of just four shows across three domestic cities here in Great Britain, so Manc Rush fans can count themselves lucky to be included in the run.

Besides the rest of their world tour dates this year, you can see the rest of the schedule down below.

Rush UK tour dates 2027

As always with gigs at this venue, official Co-op members get early access, with tickets going live at 10am this Wednesday, 25 February.

However, exclusive artist presale for the Rush Fan Club and ‘RushBackstage’ members begins even earlier at the same time this Tuesday (Feb 24), as do VIP packages.

For those interested in simple general admission, tickets will be available from 10am the following Friday, (27 Feb) – you can get ready to grab yours HERE.

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