Reports have emerged that Rush are in secret talks for a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
It is needless to say that The Sphere has grown into a premier entertainment venue in Las Vegas. Rush, who have made a comeback with new drummer Anika Nilles, might be among the next acts to close a long-term deal there.
“The Sphere has become the premium entertainment spot in Vegas,” a source told The Sun. “All the acts who have performed there have been at capacity for every show because audiences love the audio-visual experience. The plan now is to map out a moving roster of acts who can come in and out for the next five years.”
The source also addressed Rush’s appeal to North American audiences and the current state of the negotiations.
“Rush has an enormous audience across North America,” the source continued.
“Even though they are Canadian, their music and success has been huge in the US. Their hits, history and live performances make them an attractive proposition. Talks have been secretly going for now for a while, but the word is that contracts could be locked down in the next couple of weeks.”
The timing of the Sphere talks is no coincidence. Rush are currently on wave of renewed momentum after their first live performances in over a decade.
The band’s comeback was announced in October last year. Surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed a 12-show North American tour dubbed the “Fifty Something” tour, kicking off in June 2026. The run was framed as a celebration of the band’s legacy and a tribute to the life of late drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in January 2020.
