Rush brought its Fifty Something tour to the Bell Centre Wednesday for the first of two shows. The band is back at the arena on Friday.

Here’s a selection of photos from the concert, captured by Gazette photographer Evan Buhler.

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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in MontrealAlex Lifeson, left, and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealGeddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealAlex Lifeson of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Drummer Anika Nilles performs with Rush at the Bell Centre in MontrealDrummer Anika Nilles performs with Rush at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Drummer Anika Nilles performs with Rush at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson, left, and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Geddy Lee of Rush performs at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette

Alex Lifeson, left, and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Bell Centre in MontrealEvan Buhler /Montreal Gazette