In just a few days, the ball will drop in Times Square.
For some Phans though, the real New York New Year’s entertainment will be going down about ten blocks south at Madison Square Garden.
From Dec. 28-31, Phish will return to the Knicks and Rangers’ home for four huge concerts — their 84th, 85th, 86th and 87th at the legendary venue. Other than Billy Joel, Trey Anastasio‘s jam band has performed at MSG more than any other artist.
Best of all, each gig is completely unique making all four essential for hardcore Super-Phans.
“It’s not like anything you’ve ever seen because it’s never happened before,” NY-based comedian and proud Phan Max Fine told the New York Post. “Every show is special and unique because they don’t plan for it. You get to be whoever you want at a Phish show.”
“Most songs are jams, especially in the second set,” he continued. “There are two types of jams. A type one jam is where the band kind of stays within the parameters of the song they’re currently playing. These are cool, but you kind of know where you’re at.”
“A type two jam takes the song to a whole different place,” Fine adde. “Over the summer, they closed the second set of the first night with an almost 16 minute ‘Split Open and Melt’ and I probably forgot what we were listening to eight minutes in. Hell, I probably forgot I was in the building. Incredible.”
As of now, last-minute tickets are available for the quartet of NYE shows.
Four-day passes can be found for as low as $504 before fees on Vivid Seats.
If you’d prefer to only attend one night — although you’d be missing out on the full Phish experience by doing so — the lowest price we could find for a single show was $88 before fees.
Can’t make it? No sweat. Early in 2025, Trey Anastasio is embarking on a solo tour which includes stops in Rochester on March 12 and Red Bank, NJ on April 5.
For more information about Phish’s New Year’s concerts or Anastasio’s 2025 run, our team has everything you need to know and more below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Phish at MSG tickets 2024
As noted numerous times above, Phish is playing four shows at Madison Square Garden. If you want to ring 2025 in with the always unpredictable group, here are the best prices on last-minute tickets.
| Phish MSG dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Dec. 28-31 Four-day passes |
$504 |
| Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. | $89 |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. | $110 |
| Monday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. | $88 |
| Saturday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. | $120 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Trey Anastasio tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Phish set list
Part of the fun of seeing Phish live is the surprises the band has in store for fans.
Still, it can’t hurt to take a peek at what has made the cut recently.
For a closer look, here’s the complete history of what Phish has played live — dating back to 1983 — check out Set List FM.
Phish new music
On July 12, Phish dropped their 16th studio album “Evolve.”
Over 12 tracks, as expected, the jam band completely surprises. No two songs are alike here; their only connection is the cosmically in-sync ensemble.
Personally, we were most taken with the slinky, bass-y, mysterious “Hey Stranger,” upbeat toe-tapper “A Wave Of Hope” and slow burn of “Monsters.”
Be sure to try the restrained Beatles-esque “Valdese,” too. It’s impossible not to crack a smile while listening.
Want to check out the brand spanking new record right now? You can find “Evolve” here.
Huge jam bands on tour in 2024-25
While Phish might be the most iconic unpredictable rock and roll act arond, many other artists who promise “no two set lists are the same” will be on the road this year and next.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live in the near future.
• Goose
• moe.
Who else was out and about this year? Check out our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 here to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
