Preview: Phish at Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 18 & 19

Phish returns to Merriweather Post Pavillion for two nights on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, with both shows starting at 7pm. The legendary jam band–formed by Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, and Page McConnell–won’t have an opening act, instead sticking to their signature format of two extended sets packed with improvisation. The Merriweather stop comes halfway through Phish’s 2026 Summer Tour, a 21-date run that includes cities like Madison, Savannah, and Boston before wrapping up with five nights at Madison Square Garden and a Labor Day weekend finale in Colorado. 

For more than four decades, Phish has built one of the most loyal fanbases in live music. The band performs a different setlist every night, with improvisational jams stretching familiar songs into entirely new territory. Whether you’re a longtime fan or simply curious about one of live music’s most enduring touring acts, Merriweather’s amphitheater is the perfect place for a summer evening of deep cuts and the sense of community that has made Phish concerts a destination for generations of concert goers.

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Kelsey Perriello is a senior in the college studying Economics and Government