WaterWheel Foundation Announces Phish Madison Square Garden Pre-Show Celebration
The event will take place ahead of the concert on December 30.
By Nate Todd Oct 30, 2025 • 9:30 am PDT

The WaterWheel Foundation, Phish‘s philanthropic organization, returns with their annual pre-show celebration during the band’s New Year’s Eve run at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event will take place at MSG on December 30 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Proceeds from ticket sales for WaterWheel’s pre-show celebration will aid the foundation’s work on Phish tour including, “lending a hand to non-profits across the country with in-person volunteer events at each tour stop,” as per press materials.
Tickets to WaterWheel’s Phish pre-show celebration include:
- A two-hour pre-show with complimentary cocktails and a light dinner (full bar/sandwiches and snacks).
- A WaterWheel event poster designed by Jim Pollock
- Early entrance into the Concert Venue for those with GA floor tickets via a random number line-up.
- A specialty chocolate bar created and donated by Asher’s Chocolates
- A WaterWheel event Nalgene and more!
- A raffle and live auction to win autographed items and memorabilia from Phish Archives
- Access to private lounge at set break
- The opportunity to help lift some amazing non-profits
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 31 at 12 p.m. ET. Attendees must possess a ticket to the Phish show on December 30th.
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