Rush’s triumphant Fifty Something comeback tour continues to throw up surprises – this time with the appearance of classic song in the setlist for the first time in 47 years.
The fourth night of the tour, which took place at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on June 13, saw the band playing the title track of their classic fifth album, A Farewell To Kings – a song that was last performed back in 1979.
The changed-up setlist featured tour debuts for The Pass (originally from 1989’s Presto) and The Anarchist (from 2012’s Clockwork Angels). The band also opened the show with 1978’s Xanadu for only the second time ever – the first time being the opening night of the Fifty Something tour. They also played 2112’s 20-minute title track in full once again and welcomed Aimee Mann to the stage once more for Time Stand Still.
The band have played different sets at each of the four shows on the tour so far. As well as 2112, they also played 1981’s Moving Pictures in its entirety at third Kia Forum show, on June 11.
The tour also marks the debut of drummer Anika Nilles, who has replaced the late Neil Peart. Nilles has garnered huge acclaim for her performances so far, including a stellar version of Tom Sawyer on the opening night.
Rush setlist: Kia Forum, Los Angeles: July 13, 2026
Set 1
Xanadu
Limelight
Subdivisions
The Pass
Freewill
Bravado
The Camera Eye
The Trees
The Anarchist
The Spirit of Radio
Set 2
2112 Part I: Overture
2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
2112 Part III: Discovery
2112 Part IV: Presentation
2112 Part V: Oracle: The Dream
2112 Part VI: Soliloquy
2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
Far Cry
Distant Early Warning
New World Man
Vital Signs
Time Stand Still (with Aimee Mann)
YYZ
A Farewell to Kings
The Garden
Tom Sawyer
SOURCE: LOUDER SOUND