First reported by Rolling Stone
Neil Young Returns to Stage at David Suzuki's 90th Birthday Benefit, Plays Acoustic Set
Neil Young Returns To Stage At David Suzuki's 90th Birthday Benefit Concert In Vancouver
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Summary
Neil Young made a surprise return to the stage at a Vancouver benefit concert celebrating environmentalist David Suzuki's 90th birthday. Performing at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Young played two classic songs — "Heart Of Gold" and "After The Gold Rush" — marking his first live performance in nearly a year. The event featured guests including Jane Fonda, Al Gore, and Sarah McLachlan. Young had canceled his 2026 tour in February, citing a need to take a break.
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The music icon gave his first performance in almost exactly a year last night during his surprise appearance at a benefit concert for his friend David Suzuki.
Back in February, Young canceled his 2026 tour, saying he 'decided to take a break.'
Neil Young is back on stage. The music icon gave his first performance in almost exactly a year last night during his surprise appearance at a benefit concert for his friend David Suzuki. At Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre, he performed “Heart Of Gold
