Rush Day 2026
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
10am - 7pm
Henderson Brewing Co.
128 Sterling Rd.
Toronto, ON
Henderson Brewing is thrilled to welcome the worldwide Rush fan community to Toronto, Canada for our 4th Annual celebration of the music, the beer, and the international fan community of Canadian Rock legends Rush!
Featured Guests
Each year, special guests who have played a meaningful role in the 50-year history of Rush have joined us to share stories and answer your questions about their time with the band.
And this year is no exception!
🎬 Dale Heslip
The director and stage designer behind Rush's Fifty Something tour — and the Canadian Screen Award–winning filmmaker of Rush: Time Stand Still.
🍳 Bruce "Frenchie" French
Rush's personal chef and nutritionist, who's kept the band stage-ready on tour as well as cooking for U2, Springsteen, and the Rolling Stones.
🎶 Ivar Hamilton
Universal Music archivist, former CFNY DJ, and lifelong Rush collector spinning two Rush-themed sets to keep the day moving.
🌟 Bob King
The original model for Rush's iconic Starman logo, he's immortalized on Hemispheres, Moving Pictures, and countless tattoos worldwide.
🎸 Rush Day 2026 · Saturday, August 8, 2026
It's the biggest Rush Day yet…
Henderson Brewing Co. is throwing open our doors for the 4th Annual Rush Day — our local celebration of the music, the beer, and the international fan community of Canadian rock legends Rush. 🍺🎸
One day, one brewery, featuring…
- 🧢 The official Rush Fifty Something pop-up merch shop
- 🏆 Exclusive Raffle Prizes
- 🕹️ Rush Pinball Competition
- 🍺 A limited edition Rush Day beer you can only get here.
- 👤 Very special guests.
- 🎙️ Rush Karaoke
- ✏️ Band trivia
- 🍻 Guided Beer Genuis* tasting sessions.
- 🍔 Food trucks.
…and a few thousand die-hard fans who know every word to Subdivisions. 🤘🏼
Fans have flown in from around the world for the last three. This year there's even more reason to make the trip.
🗓️ The Full Day · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Rush Day 2026 Agenda
10:00am - Rush Day 2026 Opens
11:00am - Rush Trivia w/ Ray W. (Round 1)
12:00pm - Ivar Hamilton - DJ Set #1 (60mins.)
01:00pm - Featured Guest: Dale Heslip (Director, stage designer Fifty Something tour)
01:30pm - Featured Guest: Bob "Starman" King
02:00pm - Rush Karaoke (Round 1)
02:30pm - Featured Guest: Bruce "Frenchie" French (band chef)
03:00pm - Ivar Hamilton - DJ Set #2 (60mins.)
04:00pm - Rush Karaoke (Round 2)
04:30pm - Permanent Ink - Rush Tattoo Competition
04:45pm - Rush Day Raffle
05:00pm - Rush Trivia w/ Ray W. (Round 2)
06:00pm - Trivia Winners Announced
All day activities:
- The official Rush pop-up merch shop
- Exclusive Raffle Prizes
- "Something for Nothing" Podcast Pop-Up
- Beer Genuis* Guided Tasting Sessions (ticketed)
