Ben Folds is set to embark on an exciting 2025 tour, featuring solo performances, symphony collaborations, and the return of his Paper Airplane Request Tour, where fans write song requests on paper airplanes and toss them onto the stage.
The tour kicks off with a symphony performance in Kansas City on March 18-19 and will include stops with major orchestras in cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago. Alongside these orchestral events, Folds will play intimate solo concerts and interactive shows across the country.
Full List of Tour Dates
March 18-19, 2025 – Kansas City, MO – Kansas City Symphony
April 11, 2025 – Johnson City, TN – ETSU Martin Center (Paper Airplane Request Tour)
April 12, 2025 – Marietta, OH – Peoples Bank Theatre (Paper Airplane Request Tour)
May 9, 2025 – Detroit, MI – Detroit Symphony Orchestra
May 10, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
May 15, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Symphony Orchestra
June 21, 2025 – Warren, OH – Robins Theatre (Solo Show)
June 22, 2025 – Wausau, WI – The Grand Theater (Solo Show)
July 14, 2025 – Portland, ME – Merrill Auditorium (Solo Show)
December 2, 2025 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Final Tour Date)
A Career of Musical Excellence
Known for his work with Ben Folds Five and his unique blend of alternative rock and piano-driven pop, Folds has delighted audiences for decades with hits like Brick, Army, and The Luckiest. His collaborations include artists like Regina Spektor and Weird Al Yankovic, and he has also served as a judge on NBC’s The Sing-Off and as an artistic advisor for the National Symphony Orchestra.
Get Your Tickets
Tickets for most shows are on sale now, with additional releases coming soon. Visit Ben Folds’ official website for the full tour schedule and ticket details.
