Water in the Sky

Debut 1997-06-13 · Last played 2026-01-30 · 86 performances

Gap — the number of shows the band played between one performance of this song and the one before it.

← → the songs either side, played as separate songs. > and –> are phish.net’s own marks, and mean the band ran them together rather than stopping between them.

Times Played
86
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
21
Median Gap, All-Time
6
Longest Gap
134

Best version2025-06-24VenuePetersen Events Center, PittsburghScore88Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.043.0352.0101.037 86 of 86 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 6

  1. 4.04 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-01-30FriMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooHighly rated 80 · Listen

    NoteTrey on acoustic guitar.

    Gap33SET 1
  3. 2025-06-24TuePetersen Events CenterPittsburgh, PAHighly rated 88 · Listen
    Jam chartThe band, as if making up for not playing the song in 134 shows, delivers a choice version. Joyous soloing from Trey and Page intertwine beautifully, turning the Petersen into a windswept cathedral of sound which culminates in a peak of heartfelt glory. That said, it's Fishman's driving, propulsive play and blistering fills that truly elevate this special performance.
    Gap134SET 1
  4. 2022-07-15FriXfinity CenterMansfield, MARated 56 · ListenGap48SET 1
  5. 2021-08-04WedAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNGap17SET 1

  6. 3.035 shows2009–2019

  7. 2019-12-04WedPetersen Events CenterPittsburgh, PAGap21SET 1
  8. 2019-06-25TueDarling's Waterfront PavilionBangor, MERated 51 · ListenGap17SET 1
  9. 2018-11-03SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVGap5SET 1
  10. 2018-10-27SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILGap22SET 1
  11. 2018-07-27FriThe ForumInglewood, CAGap21SET 1
  12. 2017-07-29SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 80 · Listen
    Jam chartUnusual, up-tempo version, reflects the studio recording, but with a twist: Page's "synthesized" solo. Accompanied by beautiful play from Trey, Page creates a warm wave ethereal and gorgeous, before once again teaming up with Trey, going acoustic, and working through the conclusion with a spirited flourish.
    Gap24SET 1
  13. 2016-10-24MonVerizon Theatre at Grand PrairieGrand Prairie, TXGap13SET 1
  14. 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CAGap12SET 1
  15. 2016-07-02SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYRated 56 · ListenGap7SET 1
  16. 2016-06-22WedXcel Energy CenterSt. Paul, MNRated 53 · ListenGap28ENCORE
  17. 2015-07-28TueAustin360 AmphitheaterDel Valle, TXRated 62 · ListenGap5SET 1
  18. 2015-01-03SatAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLGap8SET 1
  19. 2014-10-28TueBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CAGap24SET 1
  20. 2014-07-13SunRandall's IslandNew York, NYGap15SET 1
  21. 2013-11-02SatBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJGap7SET 1
  22. 2013-10-23WedGlens Falls Civic CenterGlens Falls, NYGap17SET 1
  23. 2013-07-21SunFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, ILRated 50 · ListenGap3SET 1
  24. 2013-07-17WedVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GAGap4SET 2
  25. 2013-07-12FriNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYGap36SET 1
  26. 2012-06-19TuenTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VAGap20SET 1
  27. 2011-08-09TueLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at HarveysStateline, NVGap10SET 1
  28. 2011-06-15WedVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GARated 51 · ListenGap37SET 1
  29. 2010-08-15SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIGap12SET 1
  30. 2010-07-01ThuTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NCGap5SET 1
  31. 2010-06-24ThuSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJGap8SET 1
  32. 2010-06-12SatBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHGap2SET 1
  33. 2009-12-31ThuAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLGap8SET 1
  34. 2009-11-29SunCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MEGap7SET 1
  35. 2009-11-20FriU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHGap2SET 1
  36. 2009-11-01SunEmpire Polo ClubIndio, CA

    NoteAcoustic.

    Gap5SET 1
  37. 2009-10-29ThuEmpire Polo ClubIndio, CAGapNot a showSET 1
  38. 2009-08-14FriThe Comcast TheatreHartford, CTGap8SET 2
  39. 2009-07-31FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COGap4SET 1
  40. 2009-06-19FriVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INGap10SET 1
  41. 2009-06-04ThuNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYGap5SET 2
  42. 2009-03-06FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VAGap12SET 1

  43. 2.010 shows2003–2004

  44. 2004-06-20SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYGap6SET 1
  45. 2004-04-15ThuThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVGap4SET 1
  46. 2003-12-28SunAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLGap1SET 2
  47. 2003-12-02TueFleetCenterBoston, MAGap6SET 1
  48. 2003-07-31ThuTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJGap8SET 1
  49. 2003-07-21MonVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INGap6SET 1
  50. 2003-07-12SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 69 · ListenGap8SET 2
  51. 2003-02-25TueFirst Union SpectrumPhiladelphia, PAGap5SET 1
  52. 2003-02-18TuePepsi CenterDenver, COGap6SET 1
  53. 2003-01-02ThuHampton ColiseumHampton, VAGap10SET 1

  54. 1.037 shows1997–2000

  55. 2000-09-25MonSandstone AmphitheatreBonner Springs, KSGap28SET 1
  56. 2000-06-25SunALLTEL Pavilion at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCGap19SET 1
  57. 1999-12-30ThuBig Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationBig Cypress, FLGap2SET 1
  58. 1999-12-17FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VAGap25SET 1
  59. 1999-09-24FriSouth Park MeadowsAustin, TXGap5SET 1
  60. 1999-09-17FriShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CAGap17SET 1
  61. 1999-09-04SatChris Kuroda's WeddingStowe, VTGapNot a showSET 1
  62. 1999-07-18SunOswego County AirportVolney, NYRated 53 · ListenGap5SET 1
  63. 1999-07-12MonTweeter CenterMansfield, MARated 52 · ListenGap1SET 1
  64. 1999-07-10SatE CentreCamden, NJHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chartHigh octave and soaring soloing by Trey in this fantastic version.

    Gap6SET 1
  65. 1999-07-01ThuFirst American Music CenterAntioch, TNRated 49 · Listen

    NoteJerry Douglas on dobro, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin, and Tim O'Brien on fiddle.

    Gap17SET 1
  66. 1998-11-13FriCSU Convocation CenterCleveland, OHRated 58 · ListenGap3SET 1
  67. 1998-11-08SunUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILGap11SET 1
  68. 1998-10-15ThuThe FillmoreSan Francisco, CAGap3SET 1
  69. 1998-08-15SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MERated 56 · ListenGap5SET 1
  70. 1998-08-07FriWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NCGap5SET 1
  71. 1998-07-31FriPolaris AmphitheaterColumbus, OHRated 53 · ListenGap7SET 1
  72. 1998-07-20MonVentura County FairgroundsVentura, CAGap4SET 1
  73. 1998-07-15WedPortland MeadowsPortland, ORGap5SET 1
  74. 1998-07-05SunLucerna TheatrePrague, PragueGap1SET 1
  75. 1998-07-03FriDyrskuepladsenRinge, Southern DenmarkRated 59 · ListenGap3SET 1
  76. 1998-06-30TueThe Grey HallCopenhagen, Capital Region

    NoteDebut of "new" faster arrangement.

    Gap6SET 1
  77. 1997-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap13SET 1
  78. 1997-11-29SatWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MAGap11SET 1
  79. 1997-08-17SunLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEGap3SET 1
  80. 1997-08-13WedStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PAGap1SET 1
  81. 1997-08-11MonDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INGap3SET 1
  82. 1997-08-08FriNew World Music TheatreTinley Park, ILRated 54 · ListenGap3SET 1
  83. 1997-08-02SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 55 · ListenGap2SET 1
  84. 1997-07-30WedVentura County FairgroundsVentura, CARated 60 · ListenGap3SET 1
  85. 1997-07-25FriStarplex AmphitheatreDallas, TXGap1SET 1
  86. 1997-07-23WedLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GAGap1SET 1
  87. 1997-07-22TueWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NCRated 50 · ListenGap8SET 1
  88. 1997-07-02WedParadisoAmsterdam, North HollandRated 54 · ListenGap6SET 1
  89. 1997-06-22SunLoreleySt. Goarshausen, Rhineland-PalatinateGap3SET 1
  90. 1997-06-19ThuArena WienVienna, ViennaGap1SET 1
  91. 1997-06-16MonRoyal Albert HallLondon, EnglandGap2SET 1
  92. 1997-06-13FriThe S.F.X. CentreDublin, County Dublin

    NoteDebut.

    GapDebutSET 2
  93. 1997-06-06FriBrad Sands's and Pete Carini's HouseCharlotte, VTRated 61 · ListenGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×