In the winter, most fish take a break, relocate to deeper waters and enter a hibernation-like state to save energy for the spring.
Not Phish though.
Dating back to December 1994, the legendary jam band has played New Year’s Eve concerts in late December and early January at Madison Square Garden.
This year will be no different.
Trey Anastasio and co. just lined up four huge shows at the Knicks and Rangers home — their 97th, 98th, 99th and 100th at the Garden — to ring in 2027. They’re scheduled to take place:
Wednesday, Dec. 30
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 31
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 1, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Tickets for these milestone concerts officially become available to the general public on primary market sites like Ticketmaster on Friday, Oct. 16.
You don’t have to wait until then, though. Inventory is up and ready for purchase on secondary market sites for Phans hoping to secure seats ahead of time.
If you’re hoping to attend the concert with the cheapest tickets, we recommend going on Wednesday, Dec. 30. Prices start at $382 including fees on Vivid Seats for that evening.
Their other shows have seats starting anywhere from $446 to $582 including fees.
And, while that sounds expensive, it’s hard to put a price on an experience as joyous as a Phish NYE gig.
“Trey, Fish, Mike, and Page have built their singular resume through 40+ years of unwavering commitment to turning their absurd brand of (good) humor into strangely beautiful and meaningful art,” Live For Live Music wrote in an overwhelmingly positive review of the group’s ice cream-themed 2025 New Year’s Eve concert at MSG.
“[Their] New Year’s gag was great for all the right reasons: It excited us, it made us laugh, it made us ask what the hell is going on, it put a nostalgic spotlight on the long, weird, over-the-top history of Phish on New Year’s Eve and, most importantly, it gave the band optimal space to do what it does best rather than prioritizing the bells and whistles.”
We can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage this year.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Phish’s 2026-27 Madison Square Garden New Years Eve run below.
How much do tickets cost to see Phish at MSG on NYE 2027?
A complete calendar including all Phish MSG dates, show start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| Phish MSG dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, Dec. 30 7:30 p.m. | $382 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Dec. 31 7:30 p.m. | $594 (including fees) |
| Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 7:30 p.m. | $439 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 7:30 p.m. | $535 (including fees) |
Where is Trey Anastasio going on his solo tour?
All Trey Anastasio concert dates, venues and links to buy tickets are listed below.
What songs does Phish play live?
Although Phish famously mixes things up at their live shows, here’s a look at what their Dec. 31, 2024 New Years Eve concert at MSG looked like, courtesy of Set List FM:
Set I
01.) “Mike’s Song”
02.) “Bouncing Around the Room”
03.) “Weekapaug Groove”
04.) “Stash”
05.) “Evolve” (Trey Anastasio song)
06.) “Llama”
07.) “Split Open and Melt”
08.) “Backwards Down the Number Line”
09.) “Carini”
10.) “The Squirming Coil”
Set II
11.) “Sigma Oasis”
12.) “My Friend, My Friend”
13.) “Sand”
14.) “Golden Age” (TV on the Radio cover)
15.) “What’s the Use?”
16.) “Taste”
17.) “Golgi Apparatus”
18.) “First Tube”
Set III
19.) “Character Zero”
20.) “Pillow Jets”
21.) “Auld Lang Syne” (Robert Burns cover)
22.) “What’s Going Through Your Mind” (Trey Anastasio Band cover)
23.) “Chalk Dust Torture”
24.) “Slave to the Traffic Light”
25.) “Life Saving Gun” (Page McConnell & Trey Anastasio cover)
26.) “Say It to Me S.A.N.T.O.S.”
Encore
27.) “Grind”
28.) “Icculus”
29.) “Tweezer Reprise”
Phish new music
On July 12, 2024, Phish dropped their ambitious 16th studio album “Evolve.”
As expected, the 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 “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 new record right now? You can find “Evolve” here.
What’s it like to see Phish live?
In December 2023, the New York Post spoke with comedian Max Fine about what it’s like to attend a Phish concert.
“It’s not like anything you’ve ever seen because it’s never happened before,” the Phan explained.
“Every show is special and unique because they don’t plan for it. You get to be whoever you want at a Phish show.”
For more about the live experience, click here to check out our comprehensive conversation with Fine.
Huge artists on tour in 2026
Although no group flows quite like Phish, here are just of our favorite five freewheeling acts you may enjoy seeing live in the near future.
• Dave Matthews Band
• Goose
• Moe.
• Widespread Panic
• Tedeschi Trucks Band
Who else is out and about? Check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
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.
