Rush Plans Five Sphere Shows in May 2027

The Canadian rock trio will perform 2112 and Moving Pictures in full at the Las Vegas venue.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Casino

Flat-color concert poster illustration of a concentric geometric sphere with radiating halftone arcs on a navy field with hot pink accents. — Rush will perform its 1976 album 2112 and 1981 album Moving Pictures in full across five May 2027 shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Rush has announced a five-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with performances scheduled for May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2027. The setlists include full performances of the albums 2112 and Moving Pictures.

Why it matters

The residency marks a return for the band after a hiatus that began following the summer of 2015, and it features Annika Nilles in the drum seat formerly held by Neil Peart. The shows bring the group's classic albums to a high-tech venue.

Moving Pictures was released in 1981 and certified five-times Platinum, while 2112 followed in 1976. The residency's ticket sales and pricing have not been disclosed.

The players

Rush

A Canadian rock trio formed in Toronto in 1968 and known for progressive rock albums including 2112 and Moving Pictures.

Geddy Lee

Rush's bassist and lead vocalist, who co-founded the band with Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey.

Alex Lifeson

Rush's guitarist, known for his work on the band's progressive rock recordings, including the "Limelight" solo.

Annika Nilles

The drummer selected to fill the seat formerly held by Neil Peart in the band's residency lineup.

The details

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are performing in the residency, which will include full renditions of 2112 and Moving Pictures. Lee and Lifeson are reportedly working on new material suited to the high-tech venue.

1976: 2112 released
1981: Moving Pictures released
Summer 2015: Rush enters hiatus
2025: Rush's comeback announced
May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2027: Sphere residency performances

Industry Dynamics

The residency reflects the broader trend of legacy rock acts performing full-album sets at Las Vegas venues. Rush's return follows its 2015 hiatus and comes as Sphere residencies continue to attract veteran performers.

Fans will need to watch for ticket on-sale details, which were not included in the announcement. The residency is scheduled for five dates in May 2027 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.