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Legendary jam rock band is coming to Raleigh. Here’s how & when to see them play

Phish is set to perform in Raleigh this summer.
Phish is set to perform in Raleigh this summer. ssharpe@newsobserver.com
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  • The popular rock band Phish is set to perform in Raleigh this summer.
  • The band is scheduled to play July 17 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
  • Fans already can request pre-sale tickets.

A popular jam rock band is bringing its summer tour to North Carolina.

Phish is set to perform in Raleigh this July, and fans already can request tickets.

Phish — consisting of members Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell — emerged in the 1980s. The band “has earned one of music’s most dedicated fan communities for its blend of idiosyncratic songcraft, extended improvisation, and immersive live performances,” according to a Feb. 18 news release about the upcoming tour.

Here’s what to know about the band’s Raleigh show and how to get tickets.

When and where is the Phish concert?

The Phish show is scheduled to kick off 7 p.m. Friday, July 17. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., according to the band’s website.

The concert is planned for Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. The venue is located at 3801 Rock Quarry Road, a roughly 5-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh.

If you want a taste of what you may experience, here are photos The News & Observer took when the band performed at the venue in 2022.

Mike Gordon lays down the bass line on “Possum” as Phish plays Coastal Credit Union Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, N.C., Friday night, July 29, 2022.
Mike Gordon lays down the bass line on “Possum” as Phish plays Coastal Credit Union Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, N.C., Friday night, July 29, 2022. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com

How to get Phish tickets

Fans of the band can request pre-sale tickets online at tickets.phish.com. Requests can be made until noon Monday, Feb. 23.

Then, any remaining tickets will be available starting Friday, Feb. 27. Those tickets will go on sale at ticketmaster.com.

Ticketmaster, which crumbled under the high demand for the 2023 Taylor Swift Eras Tour, encourages fans to plan ahead for buying Phish tickets. Here are some tips it shared on its website:

  • Go online 10 minutes before ticket sales start.
  • Log into your Ticketmaster account.
  • Check that your payment method is up to date.
  • Make sure you know key event details.

Concertgoers will have to pay for parking separately, according to Ticketmaster.

The Triangle concert is part of a 21-show tour, with stops across several U.S. states. To see a full list of tour dates, visit phish.com.

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