When the Circus Comes

Debuted 1997-02-13 · Last played 2026-09-05 · 77 performances

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Median gap
24
last 10 years · 8 all-time
Current gap
longest 56

Best version2014-10-21 · Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara · Rated 75 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofPiper4× Possum3× The Moma Dance2×
Most often intoRun Like an Antelope6× David Bowie3× Sugar Shack3×
Eras4.0103.0242.011.042 77 of 77 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap · mark at median 8

  1. 4.010 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-09-05SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust TortureCariniGap56ENCORE
  3. 2025-07-11FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy GreenbergFirst TubeGap53ENCORE
  4. 2024-07-20SatXfinity CenterMansfield, MABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust TortureDavid BowieGap6ENCORE
  5. 2024-02-23FriMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry HoodCharacter ZeroGap32ENCORE
  6. 2023-07-19WedLive Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront ParkWilmington, NCRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterBack on the TrainIt's IceGap12SET 1
  7. 2023-04-15SatClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterPiper >TubeGap25SET 2
  8. 2022-07-27WedNorthwell Health at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterAxilla (Part II) >> Run Like an AntelopeGap12SET 1
  9. 2022-06-01WedCredit One StadiumCharleston, SCBefore / afterNothing >The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap25ENCORE
  10. 2021-10-15FriGolden 1 CenterSacramento, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterBrotherGolgi ApparatusGap17SET 2
  11. 2021-08-03TueAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNBefore / afterPossumLightGap15SET 2

  12. 3.024 shows2009–2019

  13. 2019-12-04WedPetersen Events CenterPittsburgh, PARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterHalley's Comet >VictimGap45SET 1
  14. 2018-10-23TueAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterSet Your Soul Free >> Weekapaug GrooveGap37SET 2
  15. 2017-08-01TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterSugar ShackDaniel Saw the StoneGap23SET 1
  16. 2016-10-28FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterHomeSteamGap18SET 1
  17. 2016-07-18MonBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic LightRun Like an AntelopeGap26ENCORE
  18. 2015-08-22SatWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYBefore / afterHow Many People Are YouUndermindGap10SET 1
  19. 2015-08-04TueAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNRated 57 · ListenBefore / afterFunky BitchStashGap22SET 1
  20. 2014-10-21TueSanta Barbara BowlSanta Barbara, CARated 75 · ListenBefore / afterYarmouth RoadHeavy ThingsGap12SET 1
  21. 2014-07-25FriPNC Music PavilionCharlotte, NCBefore / afterTwist ->> PiperGap21SET 2
  22. 2013-11-01FriBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterPossumSugar ShackGap9SET 1
  23. 2013-10-18FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeSuzy GreenbergGap6ENCORE
  24. 2013-08-02FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterSandBabylon BabyGap23SET 1
  25. 2012-09-01SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterThe Moma Dance >Theme from the BottomGap8SET 1
  26. 2012-08-18SatBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterTube >Sugar ShackGap8SET 1
  27. 2012-06-30SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterPoor Heart> Timber (Jerry the Mule)Gap25SET 1
  28. 2011-08-10WedLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at HarveysStateline, NVBefore / afterIt's Ice >Ya MarGap5SET 1
  29. 2011-07-02SatWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterSusskind HotelTimber (Jerry the Mule)Gap42SET 1
  30. 2010-08-14SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterTaste >Lawn BoyGap20SET 1
  31. 2010-06-17ThuThe Comcast TheatreHartford, CTBefore / afterDivided SkySugar ShackGap12SET 1
  32. 2009-11-29SunCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MERated 57 · ListenBefore / afterWeighKill Devil FallsGap9SET 1
  33. 2009-10-31SatEmpire Polo ClubIndio, CARated 61 · ListenBefore / afterGhostYou Enjoy MyselfGap8SET 3
  34. 2009-08-05WedShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CABefore / afterDivided SkyTime Turns ElasticGap7SET 1
  35. 2009-06-18ThuPost-Gazette PavilionBurgettstown, PABefore / afterPiper ->Harry HoodGap9SET 2
  36. 2009-06-02TueNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterWeekapaug GrooveKill Devil FallsGap34SET 2

  37. 2.01 show2003–2003

  38. 2003-07-29TuePost-Gazette Pavilion at Star LakeBurgettstown, PABefore / afterTimber (Jerry the Mule) >> McGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap36SET 1

  39. 1.042 shows1997–2000

  40. 2000-10-01SunBlockbuster Desert Sky PavilionPhoenix, AZBefore / afterGuy Forget ->> Camel WalkGap6SET 2
  41. 2000-09-22FriAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterThe WedgeMeatstickGap3SET 2
  42. 2000-09-15FriHersheypark StadiumHershey, PARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterJam >Character ZeroGap5SET 2
  43. 2000-07-17MonKLRU Studios, University of TexasAustin, TXBefore / afterDriverTwistGap9SET 1
  44. 2000-07-03MonE CentreCamden, NJBefore / afterFluffheadRun Like an AntelopeGap3SET 1
  45. 2000-06-28WedPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJBefore / afterGotta Jibboo >> Mike's SongGap8SET 2
  46. 2000-06-11SunHibiya Outdoor TheatreChiyoda City, TokyoRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterDavid BowieBack on the TrainGap2SET 2
  47. 2000-05-23TueRoseland BallroomNew York, NYBefore / afterIt's IceBack on the TrainGap6SET 1
  48. 1999-12-30ThuBig Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationBig Cypress, FLBefore / afterThe SlothMike's SongGap1SET 3
  49. 1999-12-17FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterPunch You in the EyeWater in the SkyGap4SET 1
  50. 1999-12-11SatFirst Union SpectrumPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterWeekapaug GrooveScent of a MuleGap4SET 1
  51. 1999-12-04SatFirstar CenterCincinnati, OHBefore / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday >David BowieGap5SET 2
  52. 1999-10-07ThuNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterPossumGotta JibbooGap13SET 1
  53. 1999-09-17FriShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CABefore / afterWater in the SkyBack on the TrainGap3SET 1
  54. 1999-09-11SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 66 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry HoodClosed the showGap9ENCORE
  55. 1999-07-21WedStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PABefore / afterThe Moma Dance >TasteGap7SET 1
  56. 1999-07-10SatE CentreCamden, NJRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterBirds of a Feather >FluffheadGap4SET 2
  57. 1999-07-03SatLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterTasteTubeGap5SET 1
  58. 1998-12-28MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterBirds of a FeatherQuinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)Gap2SET 2
  59. 1998-11-27FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterVulturesBirds of a FeatherGap9SET 1
  60. 1998-11-11WedVan Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, MIRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterLimb By LimbGhostGap14SET 2
  61. 1998-08-16SunLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEBefore / afterFluffhead> Wading in the Velvet SeaGap2SET 2
  62. 1998-08-11TueStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PARated 63 · ListenBefore / afterLimb By Limb> Down with DiseaseGap4SET 2
  63. 1998-08-03MonDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterOpened the encore, after The Wedge> Run Like an AntelopeGap6ENCORE
  64. 1998-07-25SatSouth Park MeadowsAustin, TXRated 69 · ListenBefore / afterTweezer ->> Limb By LimbGap5SET 2
  65. 1998-07-16ThuGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterFast Enough for You >Run Like an AntelopeGap2SET 1
  66. 1998-07-09ThuZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaRated 64 · ListenBefore / afterTheme from the Bottom> Scent of a MuleGap11SET 2
  67. 1997-12-31WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterPiper >-> Roses Are FreeGap3SET 2
  68. 1997-12-13SatPepsi ArenaAlbany, NYBefore / afterLlamaWeekapaug GrooveGap8SET 2
  69. 1997-11-30SunWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterPiper >Run Like an AntelopeGap7SET 2
  70. 1997-11-17MonMcNichols ArenaDenver, COBefore / afterJesus Just Left ChicagoYou Enjoy MyselfGap3SET 2
  71. 1997-08-17SunLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Prince CaspianTweezer RepriseGap5ENCORE
  72. 1997-08-09SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Weekapaug GrooveRocky TopGap4ENCORE
  73. 1997-07-31ThuShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CABefore / afterRunaway Jim ->VulturesGap5SET 2
  74. 1997-07-22TueWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NCBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Hello My Baby> Harry HoodGap8ENCORE
  75. 1997-07-01TueParadisoAmsterdam, North HollandBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic LightClosed the showGap6ENCORE
  76. 1997-06-20FriDivadlo ArchaPrague, PragueBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Julius> Rocky TopGap2ENCORE
  77. 1997-06-14SatThe S.F.X. CentreDublin, County DublinBefore / afterOpened the encore, after CavernRocky TopGap8ENCORE
  78. 1997-02-22SatTeatro OlimpicoRome, LazioBefore / afterNICU >TalkGap1SET 1
  79. 1997-02-20ThuTeatro SmeraldoMilan, LombardyBefore / afterGumbo> David BowieGap2SET 1
  80. 1997-02-16SunAlter WartesaalCologne, NRWBefore / afterSimple ->Swept AwayGap1SET 2
  81. 1997-02-13ThuShepherd's Bush EmpireLondon, England

    NotePhish debut.

    Before / afterSlave to the Traffic Light >> MazeGapDebutSET 2