Rush's 1981 Concert History

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968. The original lineup consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bassist and vocalist Jeff Jones, who was soon replaced by Geddy Lee. Over the next six years, the band underwent several lineup changes before establishing its classic power trio with the addition of Neil Peart in July 1974, replacing Rutsey shortly after the release of their self-titled debut album. This lineup of Lifeson, Lee, and Peart remained stable until 2015, when Peart retired from music.

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Rush had 121 concerts in 1981 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 18, 1981
Rush
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Sporthalle Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Nov 17, 1981
Rush
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Walter Köbel Halle Rüsselsheim am Main, Hesse, Germany
Nov 16, 1981
Rush

Exit Stage Left

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Circus Krone Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Nov 14, 1981
Rush / Girlschool

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Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Nov 12, 1981
Rush
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Hemmerleinhalle Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Nov 11, 1981
Rush / Girlschool
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Musikhalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Nov 09, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures Tour

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New Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground Stafford, England, United Kingdom
Nov 08, 1981
Rush
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Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 06, 1981
Rush

Exit Stage Left

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Wembley Arena London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 05, 1981
Rush

Exit stage left tour

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Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Nov 05, 1981
Nov 04, 1981
Rush / Girlschool

Exit Stage Left tour

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Wembley Arena London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 03, 1981
Rush Wembley Arena London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 02, 1981
Rush
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Brighton Centre Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Oct 31, 1981
Rush / Riot
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Deeside Leisure Centre Chester, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Oct 31, 1981
Oct 30, 1981
Rush
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New Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Oct 30, 1981
Oct 29, 1981
Rush / Girlschool

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Bingley Hall Stafford, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Oct 29, 1981
Oct 18, 1981
Rush
Aug 23, 1981 –
Aug 24, 1981
Rush

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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jul 05, 1981
Rush / The Joe Perry Project

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Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 05, 1981
Jul 04, 1981
Rush / The Joe Perry Project

Rush

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Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States

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Rush / FM
Jun 14, 1981
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Rush / FM
May 22, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Rush / FM
May 22, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Rush / FM
Jun 14, 1981
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Rush / FM on May 9, 1981 [735-small]

Rush / FM
May 9, 1981
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Rush on Dec 9, 1981 [966-small]

Rush
Dec 9, 1981
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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RUSH / Max Webster on Apr 4, 1981 [133-small]

RUSH / Max Webster
Apr 4, 1981
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Rush on Oct 31, 1981 [254-small]

Rush
Oct 31, 1981
 Queensferry, Wales, United Kingdom
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tags: Rush, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Ticket, Royal Highland Centre - Rush on Nov 8, 1981 [317-small]

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Nov 8, 1981
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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RUSH / Max Webster on Apr 4, 1981 [523-small]

RUSH / Max Webster
Apr 4, 1981
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Rush on Oct 30, 1981 [531-small]

Rush
Oct 30, 1981
 Stafford, England, United Kingdom
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Rush / FM on Jun 20, 1981 [226-small]

Rush / FM
Jun 20, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Rush / FM on Jun 20, 1981 [227-small]

Rush / FM
Jun 20, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Rush / FM on Jun 20, 1981 [228-small]

Rush / FM
Jun 20, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Rush / Max Webster on Mar 7, 1981 [711-small]

Rush / Max Webster
Mar 7, 1981
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Rush / Girlschool on Nov 14, 1981 [385-small]

Rush / Girlschool
Nov 14, 1981
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Latest Setlist (06/13/2026):

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  1. Where's Rush?
  2. Xanadu
  3. Limelight
  4. Subdivisions
  5. The Pass
  6. Freewill
  7. Neil Peart Tribute Collage 1
  8. Bravado
  9. The Camera Eye
  10. Tree Sandwiches Gag
  11. The Trees
  12. The Anarchist
  13. The Spirit of Radio
  14. Nixie Tube Countdown
  15. 2112 Part I: Overture
  16. 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
  17. 2112 Part III: Discovery
  18. 2112 Part IV: Presentation
  19. 2112 Part V: Oracle: The Dream
  20. 2112 Part VI: Soliloquy
  21. 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
  22. Far Cry
  23. Distant Early Warning
  24. New World Man
  25. Vital Signs
  26. Neil Peart Tribute Collage 2
  27. Time Stand Still
  28. YYZ
  29. A Farewell to Kings
  30. The Garden
  31. South Park Intro
  32. Tom Sawyer
  33. Finding My Way
  34. Working Man
  35. Neil Peart Tribute

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 31 concerts
2026 62 concerts
2025 1 concert
2024 3 concerts
2023 4 concerts
2022 6 concerts
2021 5 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2018 3 concerts
2017 2 concerts
2015 45 concerts
2013 45 concerts
2012 40 concerts
2011 46 concerts
2010 54 concerts
2009 3 concerts
2008 53 concerts
2007 65 concerts
2006 1 concert
2005 3 concerts
2004 61 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 68 concerts
2001 1 concert
1998 1 concert
1997 34 concerts
1996 37 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1994 58 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 76 concerts
1991 34 concerts
1990 69 concerts
1989 3 concerts
1988 56 concerts
1987 31 concerts
1986 63 concerts
1985 18 concerts
1984 83 concerts
1983 62 concerts
1982 70 concerts
1981 121 concerts
1980 122 concerts
1979 116 concerts
1978 132 concerts
1977 188 concerts
1976 172 concerts
1975 191 concerts
1974 175 concerts
1973 100 concerts
1972 58 concerts
1971 5 concerts
1970 3 concerts
1969 5 concerts
1968 17 concerts
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