Rush Reportedly in Talks for a Las Vegas Sphere Residency

SiriusXM host Eddie Trunk has called the deal ‘done,’ with reports suggesting as many as 18 shows could be announced.

Rush are reportedly in advanced talks for a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, according to reports from The Sun and SiriusXM host Eddie Trunk. The discussions are said to have been underway for some time, with one source claiming contracts could be finalized within weeks. No official confirmation has come from the band or the venue as of this writing.

What the Reports Say

A source cited by The Sun described talks that have been ‘secretly going on now for a while,’ adding that ‘the word is that contracts could be locked down in the next couple of weeks.’ The same source pointed to the band’s broad appeal as a key factor, noting that ‘Rush has an enormous audience across North America’ and that ‘their hits, history and live performances make them an attractive proposition.’

Separately, fansite Rush Is A Band reported that Eddie Trunk, host on SiriusXM, told his radio audience that the residency is now a ‘done deal’ and could include as many as 18 live shows at the Nevada venue, citing Blabbermouth. Neither Rush nor the Sphere has issued an official statement confirming or denying the reports.

The ‘Fifty Something’ Tour Sets the Stage

The residency speculation arrives while Rush are actively on the road. The band’s ‘Fifty Something’ tour, which kicked off in June with a North American leg, features Geddy Lee on vocals and bass and Alex Lifeson on guitar, joined by drummer Anika Nilles. The shows draw from across the band’s catalog and serve as a celebration of the life and legacy of Neil Peart, who died in January 2020 after a private battle with brain cancer.

The North American run continues over the next two months before the tour moves to the UK, Europe, and South America in 2027. A Sphere residency, if confirmed, would represent a significant additional chapter in what is already a major comeback cycle for the band.

The Sphere’s Growing Roster of Rock Legends

The Sphere opened in 2023 at a reported cost of $2.3 billion and features an exosphere equipped with over 1.2 million puck-sized LEDs capable of transmitting images across the Las Vegas skyline. U2 were the first act to perform there, running a residency from September 2023 through March 2024.

Since then, Phish, Dead and Company, the Eagles, and the Backstreet Boys have all completed residencies at the venue. No Doubt recently closed out their reunion run there, bringing out Olivia Rodrigo as a special guest. Metallica confirmed their own Sphere residency earlier this year, with shows set to begin later in 2026 and already extended into 2027. Those Metallica dates follow the band’s ‘No Repeat Weekend’ format, a tradition established during their M72 World Tour.

What we know

• Rush are reportedly in talks for a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, according to a report from The Sun.
• A source told The Sun that talks have ‘been secretly going on now for a while’ and that contracts could be finalized within weeks.
• SiriusXM host Eddie Trunk reportedly told his radio audience that the residency is a ‘done deal’ and could include as many as 18 shows.
• No official confirmation has been issued by Rush or the Sphere as of the time of reporting.
• Rush’s ‘Fifty Something’ tour features Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson alongside drummer Anika Nilles and began its North American leg in June.
• The Sphere opened in 2023, cost $2.3 billion to build, and features over 1.2 million puck-sized LEDs on its exosphere.
• Metallica confirmed a Sphere residency earlier in 2026, with shows already extended into 2027.

The take

If the Rush Sphere residency comes together, it would be one of the more symbolically loaded bookings the venue has hosted. The band spent decades as one of rock’s most technically demanding live acts, and the Sphere’s immersive visual environment seems purpose-built for a catalog as conceptually rich as theirs. From ‘2112’ to ‘Moving Pictures’ to ‘Clockwork Angels,’ Rush built entire worlds around their records; the Sphere’s wraparound LED canvas is arguably the first venue technology that could match that ambition visually.

The ‘Fifty Something’ tour has already demonstrated that Lee and Lifeson can draw serious crowds without Peart, which is no small thing. Peart was so central to Rush’s identity that many observers assumed the band’s live chapter closed with his death in 2020. The choice of Anika Nilles, a technically accomplished drummer with a strong profile in her own right, signals that the band approached the reunion with care rather than expediency.

The Sphere has moved quickly to establish itself as the prestige destination for legacy rock acts. U2, the Eagles, and now Metallica have all used it to reframe their live presence for a new era. Rush joining that list would fit the pattern, and the reported 18-show run would put them in serious company in terms of scale. Whether the deal closes as quickly as sources suggest remains to be seen, but the momentum around the ‘Fifty Something’ tour makes the timing logical.

Why it matters

For Rush fans, a Sphere residency would be the most ambitious live statement the band has made since the R40 farewell tour in 2015. The venue’s technology opens possibilities for visualizing Rush’s science-fiction and philosophical themes in ways no previous stage production could match. More broadly, it signals that the Sphere is cementing its role as the destination for classic rock’s biggest names, and that Lee and Lifeson’s post-Peart chapter is being taken seriously at the highest level of the live music industry.

What’s next

Rush’s ‘Fifty Something’ tour continues across the US and Canada over the next two months. The band is then scheduled to take the tour to the UK, Europe, and South America in 2027. No official announcement regarding a Sphere residency has been made, though reports suggest a contract decision could come within weeks.

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