Planning to be in New York City for the holidays? Perhaps you’re planning to hit Phish for one or more of their four nights at Madison Square Garden, bringing their total of shows at the World’s Most Famous Arena to 17 in 2017. With pre-shows, after-parties, art shows and more, there’s something for everybody to check out during the run. Check out NYS Music’s comprehensive list of what to see and do in NYC before and after Phish from December 28 through the end of the year!
December 28
Pre-Phish
Before Phish, get things started at American Beauty with Teddy Midnight and Uncle Stump performing. FREE SHOW! Event
Post-Phish
Catch members of Trey Anastasio Band, Turkuaz, and Pink Talking Fish in a tribute to Michael Jackson at the Highline Ballroom! Tickets // Event
The Disco Biscuits kick off their four-night run at Playstation Theater in Times Square at midnight. Will they play a full Hot Air Balloon rock opera? You never know, and if they do, you shouldn’t miss it. Tickets
Irving Plaza is hosting a Phish After-Party featuring Matisyahu. Tickets // Event
Marcus King Band kicks off their two night run at The Gramercy Theater. Tickets // Event
At American Beauty, check out The Nth Power with Leaders of The Shift. Tickets
December 29
Pre-Phish
Join PhanArt, Polyvamp and HFPod at a Free pre-show event from 3-7pm at American Beauty. Event
Or get warmed up for a night of Phish with Hayley Jane & The Primates tribute to the 90’s at the Cutting Room. Tickets // Event
Post-Phish
The Disco Biscuits continue their four-night run at Playstation Theater. Come for the bleep boops, stay for Barber in a jumpsuit. Tickets
Don’t miss out on the action with The Schooley Mountain Band at Arlene’s Grocery. Tickets // Event
Vermont’s Dead Sessions will also be rocking the Cutting Room. Tickets // Event
Get down with Particle at American Beauty post-Phish. Tickets // Event
December 30
Pre-Phish
Are you a fan of Phish-inspired art? The final Phanart show of 2017 is at Hotel Pennsylvania (across from MSG) from 12 to 6 pm. Free show – Event
American Beauty hosts Half Step for a FREE Grateful Dead Tribute Pre-party. Event
Start your day with Jazz is PHSH featuring the Chase brothers and members of Trey Anastasio Band and Snarky Puppy. Tickets
Post-Phish
Ohio’s The Werks perform at American Beauty post-Phish. Tickets // Event
Catch an after-party at DROM featuring Formula 5 and Fondude! Tickets //Event
Blast off for night 3 of The Disco Biscuits at Playstation Theater in Times Square. Tickets
Catch members of moe., JRAD, ARU, Snarky Puppy, Trey Anastasio Band and Holly Bowling and Steve Kimock as part of Matt Butler’s Everyone Orchestra, including one set of Everyone’s Dead at Gramercy Theater! Tickets // Event
Add some Allmans to your usual Pink Talking Fish show and you get Tied to the Whipping Post, only at Irving Plaza. Tickets // Event
Sly and the Family Stone Tribute: A Family Affair featuring The Chase Family and The Cressman Family plus members of Snarky Puppy and more will perform at The Cutting Room. Tickets // Event
December 31
December 31Pre-Phish
An annual tradition – don’t miss a NYE Phish pre-party with Holly Bowling at Cutting Room! Tickets // Event
Electric Love Machine performs at the final Free pre-show event at American Beauty. Event
Or if you’d like some comedy before the show, come to American Beauty at 3pm for the early show of “Wokes with Jokes: Stand-Up Comedy About Phish and The Scene” in the Red Room upstairs at American Beauty. Tickets // Event
Post-Phish
Irving Plaza is hosting a Phish After-party to ring in the New Year with The New Mastersounds. Tickets // Event
Gramercy Theater hosts post-Phish funk jams with The James Brown Dance Party! Tickets
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