CONCERT RECAP: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | Phantom Island Tour | Philly, PA July 28th 2025

NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS for the KGLW Phantom Island Tour. It is also best viewed on YouTube as it contains visuals!

In this episode, I’m recapping King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s orchestral tour kickoff show at The Mann Center in Philadelphia on July 28th, 2025. This wasn’t just any King Gizz concert—it was a once-in-a-lifetime live experience featuring a live orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, led by conductor Sarah Hicks.

I dive into:

• The epic tailgate scene and pre-show vibes
• Highlights from the setlist.
• How the orchestra transformed my favorite tracks.
• The setlist surprises, venue, and overall experience
• My merch haul
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