Canadian rock icons Rush have postponed their June 30 and July 2 performances at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, after bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis.
The July 2 concert had already been rescheduled once. It was originally set for June 24 before production delays related to travel and border issues forced the band to move the date.
In a statement shared on social media on Tuesday, June 30, Rush explained the situation to fans.
“To our fans, we are deeply sorry to share that we must postpone our June 30 and July 2 shows.
“Geddy has been diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. After being evaluated by his doctors, he has been advised that he needs additional time to rest and recover before returning to the stage.
“This is incredibly disappointing for all of us. We know many of you have made travel plans and have been counting down the days to these shows.
“Please know this decision was not made lightly. After more than 50 years of touring, we’ve always believed that if we’re going to step on stage, we owe you the very best performance we can give — and right now, that simply isn’t possible.
“We’re grateful to everyone involved for helping us quickly find new dates to celebrate together.
“The Sunday June 30 show has been rescheduled for Saturday July 11.
“The Thursday July 2 show has been rescheduled for Monday July 13.
“All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates.
“If you are unable to attend, refund information will be available from your original point of purchase.
“Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and for always standing with us. We look forward to seeing you in just a couple of weeks and appreciate your continued support while Geddy makes a full recovery.”
The band’s June 26 and June 28 performances at Dickies Arena marked Rush‘s first concerts in North Texas since the R40 tour stopped at the American Airlines Center in 2015.
The current Fifty Something tour features Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson, joined by drummer Anika Nilles, who toured with Jeff Beck in 2022, and keyboardist Loren Gold, known for his work as a touring musician with The Who and Chicago.
Each night, the band draws from a rotating selection of nearly 40 Rush classics across two sets, with the performances serving as a tribute to the life and legacy of late drummer Neil Peart.
The 2026 North American run was originally announced with 22 dates across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Strong demand quickly sold out those shows, leading to additional dates. The tour has since expanded to 58 concerts in 24 cities, with more than 500,000 tickets sold.
