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Published on 2026-10-12
New York, NY (October 12, 2026) — CEG Presents announces the first three shows in its year-end MSG Phish After-Party Series: Medeski Martin Metzger & Cline on December 30 at Le Poisson Rouge, Tad Cautious & Friends on January 1 at The Cutting Room, and Pink Talking Fish on January 2 at The Cutting Room.
Phish will perform its 97th, 98th, 99th, and 100th shows at Madison Square Garden during this year’s run, culminating in the milestone 100th performance on January 2. CEG’s after-party series keeps the celebration going at nearby Manhattan venues. Additional shows will be announced in the coming weeks.
As always, CEG will donate $1 per ticket to Phish’s charitable organization, The WaterWheel Foundation, supporting environmental and community-focused charities.
Past performers in the MSG Phish After-Party Series have included Cory Henry, Dogs in a Pile, Eggy, Marco Benevento, Marcus King Band, Matisyahu, New Mastersounds, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Snarky Puppy, and many others from across the jam and improvisational music world.
A 48-hour pre-sale to CEG Presents email subscribers begins at 10 a.m. Monday, October 12 for MMMC and PTF. $15 limited early bird tickets for Tad Cautious & Friends are on sale at 10 a.m.
NEWLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS
A Phish After-Party with Medeski Martin Metzger & Cline
One Night Only
Venue: Le Poisson Rouge
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Showtime: 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase tickets
John Medeski, Billy Martin, Scott Metzger, and Nels Cline reunite for an evening of adventurous late-night improvisation at Le Poisson Rouge. The quartet typically sells out two consecutive nights in the series, but this year’s appearance is one night only, making December 30 the sole opportunity to catch these four distinctive musical voices together during the run.
Phish After-Party: Tad Cautious & Friends
A Late-Night DJ Dance Party
Venue: The Cutting Room
Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Showtime: 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase tickets
Tad Cautious, known to Phish fans through Phish Festival Radio and The Bunny, brings his eclectic musical taste to The Cutting Room for a late-night DJ dance party with friends. After Phish’s January 1 show, head over to keep the New Year’s celebration moving on the dance floor.
A Phish After-Party: Pink Talking Fish
A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish
Venue: The Cutting Room
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2027
Showtime: 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase tickets
Following Phish’s 100th show at Madison Square Garden, Pink Talking Fish carries the celebration into the late-night hours at The Cutting Room. The band’s fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish weaves the three catalogs together through inventive arrangements and extended improvisation — a fitting finale to a historic MSG run.
More shows to be announced. For tickets, additional announcements, and full series details, visit phishafterparties.nyc.
