MSG vs Fenway

PinkZepLoveChild
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Trying to decide between MSG night 2 and Fenway night 1. I've never been to Fenway before so not sure which venue to go to. May go to both if possible but if you had to choose...
‘Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there”
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  • droptheleash9
    droptheleash9 Posts: 1,468
    If cost is no option, then I'd say MSG (and that is coming from a Bostonian). Outside of the sphere, red rocks, and the gorge, I'm not sure there's an arena/amphitheater I'd rather see this band at more than MSG. Objectively, Fenway has worse acoustics and even "good" seats are further away than what you'll get in a bad seat at MSG. That said, Fenway is going to be a much easier ticket to get.
  • Pgarvey104
    Pgarvey104 Posts: 61
    They both have their advantages and disadvantages.

    MSG
    lots of history there
    band tends to bring it
    manhattan is fun 
    sound is great
    but it’s indoors

    fenway
    some people find it to be special 
    depending on seats you can be VERY far from the action
    eddie loves the cubs and loves the Red Sox because of their similar “bad luck” for 86 years or so
    weather could be a factor
    some people hate ballpark shows 
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  • CantKeepmedown
    CantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,128
    I mean, I'd pick MSG 100 out of 100 times.  Fenway was cool the first time(and I'll have gone six times by the end of the year) but nothing beats an arena show and MSG is pretty much the mecca. It'll certainly be easier to get into Fenway, but if $$ isn't an option, go to MSG
  • IamNotMichael
    IamNotMichael Posts: 115
    If traveling I would say MSG in case of rain.
  • AlaG
    AlaG Brookline, MA Posts: 979
    A concert on Fenway on a nice day can be a good time. The sound in the field boxes imo is better than most outdoor venues. I wouldn't pay $10 to sit under the roof in the grandstands though. Sound there has been noticeably 1000x worse just walking back to get a beer.
  • JR86440
    JR86440 Posts: 753
    Arena shows over ballparks ALL. DAY. LONG. Not even close
  • P-Town-P-Jam-Fan
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 930
    MSG for sure.  Fenway would be fun if you have GA.
    Gorge
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 NEW YORK Posts: 11,177
    Fenway has the CELEBRATION of the band feel, more people in town,  merch is crazier.....but for overall concert, Arena...MSG 
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    Fenway N2 2016 > Any show in NY since the great 2010 show. 

    Just sayin!
  • The Camaros Hood
    The Camaros Hood Boston, MA Posts: 482
    edited February 2024
    PJNB said:
    Fenway N2 2016 > Any show in NY since the great 2010 show. 

    Just sayin!

    I landed 2nd row, center through that lottery within the lottery. Maybe the best show out of my 19, I have ever seen. Magical ✨
    Post edited by The Camaros Hood on
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  • PinkZepLoveChild
    PinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    Wow, that's amazing. How does the lottery within the lottery work?
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  • PinkZepLoveChild
    PinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    Looking like MSG is the way to go. I've already seen them there and it was amazing but was wondering about Fenway. New experience vs a place I've been to already. 
    ‘Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there”
  • PinkZepLoveChild
    PinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    Thanks for all the comments :) 

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  • The Camaros Hood
    The Camaros Hood Boston, MA Posts: 482
    PinkZepLoveChild said:
    Wow, that's amazing. How does the lottery within the lottery work?
    I don't think they do that any longer. Fenway now has a pit for GA.
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  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    The Camaros Hood said:
    PJNB said:
    Fenway N2 2016 > Any show in NY since the great 2010 show. 

    Just sayin!

    I landed 2nd row, center through that lottery within the lottery. Maybe the best show out of my 19, I have ever seen. Magical ✨

    Amazing! That was the loudest I have heard a crowd singing Nothingman in all of my shows. 
  • CantKeepmedown
    CantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,128
    Night 2 in 2016 was for sure the best Fenway show they've done. Hoping they will top it this summer. 
  • dunewall
    dunewall Posts: 77
    Never seen them in either location but I would trade my Fenway GA tix for MSG in a heartbeat if I could make the days work this year (which I can't)

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  • PinkZepLoveChild
    PinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    I have grand stand seats for Fenway so I guess those aren't so great. Decided to definitely go to MSG night 2 but will possibly sell Fenway. May upgrade them if I can. 
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  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,616
    MSG all day, every day….twice on Sunday.
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,610
    I found MSG to be overrated, but that is just one Masshole's opinion. 
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