Phish Riviera Maya 2026: Night One Recap - Setlist Highlights and Surprises
Phish kicked off their highly anticipated Riviera Maya 2026 residency at Moon Palace Cancún with a stellar performance last night. The band treated fans to two incredible sets, featuring a mix of old favorites and surprises, including the live debut of a new original song.
The first set started with the funky vibes of "Hey Stranger" before transitioning into classics like "The Moma Dance" and "Back on the Train." Phish delighted the crowd with a 25-minute medley of "Roggae" and "Sand" and brought back the Big Boat B-side "Breath and Burning" for the first time in years. The set also included the premiere of the new song "Fling Your Head" and closed with a powerful rendition of "Chalk Dust Torture."
In the second set, Phish dove deep into improvisation with a series of essential tracks that kept the energy high. Highlights included a 25-minute "Fuego," a dynamic "Mercury" segueing into a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Boogie On Reggae Woman," and a lively pairing of "Backwards Down the Number Line" and "Character Zero" to close out the set.
The encore featured the long-awaited return of "Dog Faced Boy," a Hoist classic that hadn't been played since 2010, followed by an anthemic "Ghost" to end the night on a high note. Phish will continue their residency with nightly performances through Jan. 31, so be sure to catch the live streams on livephish.com.
For more information about Phish's Riviera Maya residency, visit phishrivieramaya.com. Don't miss out on this unforgettable musical experience!