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Phish revives long-shelved hits at Las Vegas Sphere

5/3/2026

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Phish Revives Classics

Phish performed at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 1, 2026.
Trey Anastasio drummed and introduced Jon Fishman as the “500-Foot-Tall Man.”
The concert revived “Mound,” first played since September 2, 2023, and “Tela,” first played since December 31, 2023.
In “Saw It Again,” Fishman played a vacuum while Trey shouted “sucking for you.”
The encore featured “I Didn’t Know,” “Saw It Again,” and “Rock and Roll.”

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Phish Revives Visuals

The concert revived the “Wingsuit” visual after a two-year hiatus, projecting Saturn that hovered before disappearing into an event horizon.
Phish performed “David Bowie,” with swirling stars circling the planet and intensifying toward the climax, while Jon Fishman pressed the “troll button” to add a hidden sound effect.
The segment resembled a Spielberg-style fever dream, with the luminous orb rising to a dramatic peak as Trey Anastasio layered his guitar.

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Kuroda Illuminates

Kuroda took control of the Virtual Lighting Rig, projecting a malfunctioning rainbow that bathed the arena.
During “Shade,” the lighting shifted from a serene sunset to a full solar eclipse, matching the song.
For the encore “I Didn’t Know,” Fishman entered an old-school spotlight wielding his Electrolux vacuum.
The “Pillow Jets” segment revived the cracking-cloud fireworks and forest backdrop from Phish’s 2024 Sphere debut.

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Phish Revives Classics

Phish performed at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 1, 2026.
Trey Anastasio drummed and introduced Jon Fishman as the “500-Foot-Tall Man.”
The concert revived “Mound,” first played since September 2, 2023, and “Tela,” first played since December 31, 2023.
In “Saw It Again,” Fishman played a vacuum while Trey shouted “sucking for you.”
The encore featured “I Didn’t Know,” “Saw It Again,” and “Rock and Roll.”

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