The CITI/AMEX pre-sales for the newly-added dates on Rush's Fifty Something tour are winding down, and will end later tonight at midnight local venue time. Those pre-sales are sponsored by Citibank (AMEX in Canada), and required the use of a Citibank (or AMEX) credit card. Next up is the Artist pre-sale, which does NOT require any specific Credit Card, but fans need to have registered for the pre-sale by this past Thursday at midnight via this link. Fans could select up to 3 shows to participate in, and you can check your selections here, although you will no longer be able to edit them. Also, the registration will have been automatically attached to your Ticketmaster account so no code is required. One general note about pre-sales; each pre-sale is given an allotment of tickets to make available. So even if the CITI/AMEX pre-sales sell out, that does not have any affect on what's available in subsequent pre-sales. So there will be plenty of tickets/packages available tomorrow. One note on what sold out really means in the context of how tickets are distributed these days; all 23 of the initial slate of dates have already SOLD OUT, which just means that all the face value tickets are sold. But if you visit the Ticketmaster site for any of these shows, you'll see many seats available as Verified Resale Tickets, not to mention all the tickets available on the secondary market. So even though these shows are sold out, there are still avenues for fans to get tickets, albeit a bit more expensive than face value. I suggest avoiding the secondary ticket sellers until AFTER the on-sale date when prices will stabilize. All the dates along with pre-sale/onsale dates/times are listed in the Rush is a Band tour section, and I'll be updating this post with any new information or clarifications that I receive.
Preliminary Steps
It's critical that you check your Ticketmaster account prior to the sale to make sure all your info is correct and up-to-date. Secondly, confirm that you've signed up for the Artist pre-sale at this link and check your selections. You will not be able to participate if you did not sign up in time. Consider using a desktop/laptop computer with a mouse if possible, as it makes it easier to navigate TM's interactive map - but that's a personal preference. Make a plan for which of your 3 selected show(s) you want to get tickets for, how many, and how much you are willing to spend BEFORE the sale, and be realistic; you will likely be spending at minimum $500 total for a pair of tickets (and those are upper deck). It's also really important to get familiar with the seating chart for the venue(s) you plan to attend. Lastly, don't wait until the actual pre-sale time to get into your Tickermaster account - get there at least 15-30 minutes early (see below), and make sure to follow RIAB on Facebook, X, and/or Bluesky, as I'll be posting updates, ticket links and reminders throughout the ticket-selling process.
Timing
The Artist pre-sales begin tomorrow at 12PM LOCAL VENUE TIME - meaning that first up are the Eastern time zone cities (Philly, Detroit, Montreal, Boston, DC, Uncasville, both Florida shows, Charlotte, Atlanta), then the Central time zone (12PM CDT) an hour later (just San Antonio), followed by the Mountain time zone an hour after that (Denver, Edmonton), and finally the Pacific time zone cities (and Arizona) an hour later (Seattle, San Jose, Glendale, Vancouver). Ticketmaster will open up their queue 15-30 minutes prior to the pre-sale (this can vary), so log on early (an hour before the sale is recommended) to get the best place in line. It's not unusual to get in the queue and have tens of thousands of people ahead of you. Don't fret, the queue will die down and you'll eventually get in (do not refresh your browser as you will lose you spot in line). For more details about how the queue works, visit Ticketmaster at this link. From my understanding by reading that link, it's ok to use multiple browsers/tabs as long as each is for a different show, but proceed with caution in any case as there have been many reports of fans being kicked out of the queue or temporarily suspended:
We recommend using only one browser on a single device. You can shop for more than one event, but each of those queues should be in a separate tab in the same browser.
Tip: Make sure to only have one tab open for each show (more than one tab per show will cause errors).
That suggests that using a different browser or device is ok too, as long as you are using one for each show. If you try to open multiple browsers/devices/tabs for the same show, you may encounter errors.
Pricing
Although we now have a general idea of the ticket price range, it varies greatly by city/venue and whether the tickets have any VIP package attached (not to mention the outrageous fees). There's also no comprehensive price breakdown anywhere online. From what we've observed during the 1st round of ticket sales, face value tickets run from $120-$1200 (give or take) with the VIP prices much higher, and fees driving it up even further (fees can easily add hundreds of dollars to a ticket order). The Limelight VIP package with front row and a M&G run at least $2500 while the Stick it Out level ones are in the $500 range, and the Closer to the Heart (first several floor rows) around $1K. Your best bet is to do some research online in Rush social media groups/accounts, and talk to people who have already purchased tickets. I'd also suggest avoiding the secondary/resale markets until the pre-sales are exhausted and tickets are on sale to the general public, as that pricing is often speculative/inaccurate.
VIP Experience
Rush is offering a number of different VIP and Travel packages for the tour. Rather than repeat all the information regarding what's available, fans can visit this website to see all the details. These packages will be made available during the pre-sales, along with the general on-sale (while they last), with no code or specific credit card required. VIP packages are a good way to ensure you have a seat in the section you want, but they are expensive. Different from past tours, fans ARE able to choose their seats for the VIP. If you filter by the various VIP/Travel packages in the TM interface, it will show you any seats that apply to that package, and you choose the ones you want (up to 8 per person). Also note that the VIP packages are not transferable and cannot be resold (but the tickets themselves are). Again, all the details and an FAQ are available here.
Purchasing Tickets
Assuming you've followed all the preliminary steps above, you should be logged into your Ticketmaster account and have a browser tab (or separate device/browser) open for each show you want to attend when the queue opens up 15-30 minutes prior to the presale start. Once in the queue it will tell you how many people are ahead of you. DO NOT REFRESH your browser as you will be kicked out of line. The page will automatically refresh and update the number of people in line ahead of you. When it's your turn you will be directed to the Ticketmaster interface which includes an interactive seat map. Face value tickets will be shown as blue dots, VIP/Travel packages as yellow dots, and resale tickets in magenta. You will be able to apply filters to the tickets shown. Select the tickets you want and begin the checkout process - there's generally an 8-ticket limit per user, but check the specific show for confirmation. Tens of thousands of people will be using the interface at the same time, so it's not uncommon for fans to select tickets and then see that they've already been sold from under them. It's a frustrating process, but just keep trying.
Aftermath
If when the dust settles and you still weren't able to acquire any tickets, don't despair - the general on-sale will kick off this coming Friday. There's also the secondary market, but that should be reserved until after the public on-sale when pricing will stabalize. It's likely that these shows will sell out as well, but even in that case, there will still be tickets available as Verified Resale Tickets and on the secondary market. The venues will often release more tickets for sale in the future as well, so you might see some face value tickets pop-up on occasion. This often occurs when the venue reconfigures the seating chart in some way, adding or expanding a section, or if a group of previously-reserved tickets become available.
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