The second night of Phish’s 2025 New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden in New York City was a masterclass in pacing, improvisation, and surprise. Following the energetic opener on December 28, the band dialed in with a setlist blending fan favorites, potent jams, and a rare encore that lit up the crowd. For a group known as much for their spontaneity as their musicianship, this night was a vivid reminder that Phish can turn any evening into a multifaceted journey.
Monthly Archives: December 2024
12/28/2024 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN New York, NY
On December 28, 2025, Phish began their highly anticipated four-night New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden with a performance that leaned heavily into fan-favorite staples, surprise revivals, musical fluidity, and a potent second set that echoed the band’s uniquely unhinged chemistry. Known for their creative peaks during these end-of-year residencies, Phish’s December 28th show didn’t just meet expectations—it gleefully danced past them.
This opening night at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” wasn’t about bombast or concept-heavy weirdness. Instead, the band seemed intent on grounding the crowd in the familiar while still stretching out sonically in all the right places. The show flowed like a reminder: Phish is always capable of reinvention, even while revisiting their most cherished repertoire.