Ben Folds announces 2025 tour dates: All we know so far

Ben Folds, who gained prominence in the mid-1990s, has officially announced his highly anticipated 2025 tour.

In a series of posts on his Instagram handle, the musician shared details of his upcoming tour, divided into three categories – Ben Folds Orchestral Tour 2025, Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request tour, and Ben Folds and a Piano Tour.

The “Orchestral tour” will kickstart from Kansas City, Missouri. According to Ben Fold's official website, it will be held from March 18-19 at the Kauffman Center for The Performing Arts, Helzberg Hall, at 7:00 PM. After a gap of a month, he will headline the tour in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 15, 2025, before moving to Costa Mesa in California on April 25, 2025, and April 26.

The tour will also take place in Milwaukee on May 3, Omaha on May 9-10, Columbia on May 18, Detroit on May 23-24, Chicago on June 16, Louisville on September 5, Denver on September 12 and 13, Atlanta on September 26 and 27, and Grand Rapids on October 4.

Fans can buy the tickets from his official website. The tickets for some dates are already on sale, but additional releases are expected soon.

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Here are the dates for Ben Fold’s other two tours

Ben Folds is widely loved by fans for his unique blend of musical talent, humor, and emotional depth. His musical tours showcase his diverse musical talents and highlight his connection with the fans.

Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request tour

Ben Folds has announced the return of his popular "Paper Airplane Request Tour," which was held in 2024. Taking to his Instagram, Folds wrote:

“Missed the Paper Airplane Request Tour last year? There are a few make-up shows coming up! Get your tickets before they’re gone at benfolds.com/tour”

The tour began in Pennsylvania's York City on March 14, 2025. It will be on April 11, 2025, in Johnson City and April 12, 2025, in Marietta.

Ben Folds and a Piano tour

On March 12, 2025, Folds announced “A Piano Tour” while sharing the dates on his Instagram:

“The Ben Folds & A Piano Tour is coming to a city near you! Tickets on sale Friday.”

The tour started on March 15, 2025, in Ohio's Van Wert and will conclude on July 27, 2025, in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Born on September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Ben Folds’ real name is Benjamin Scott Folds, according to his IMDb profile. He rose to fame with the band Ben Folds Five, for which he was the lead vocalist and pianist.

After their disbandment in 2000, Folds successfully transitioned to a solo career, releasing several critically acclaimed albums.

He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Regina Spektor and William Shatner, and has served as an artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

He is known for his distinctive blend of alternative rock, pop, and classical music, which has made him a prominent figure in the music industry. Folds is known for performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras.

He is also an actor with several cameos in Billions, You're The Worst, and Community. He was also seen as a judge on NBC's critically acclaimed show, The SingOff.