Ben Folds Announces 2025 'A Piano Tour' with Diverse Performances Across the U.S

Famous singer, songwriter, and pianist Ben Folds has released plans to hold his solo tour, 'A Piano Tour,' in 2025. The tour would include solo concerts, collaborations with symphonies, and an extension of his popular 'Paper Airplane Request Tour'. News of this soon launched a frenzy among fans who look forward to seeing him display his dynamic musical talents in various forms.

Tour Highlights

Solo Shows

In solo shows, Folds will feature at an outstanding stop at the State Theater, Portland, Maine on 22 July 2025. The site is part of an extensive tour to New England, with another batch in Rockport and Groton, Massachusetts, followed by the final dates in Cranston, Rhode Island, on July 27.

Symphonic Collaborations

Folds will deliver the imminent list of appearances with widely known orchestras across the US and a chance to see him in action during the coming months. Highlights include performances with the Kansas City Symphony at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on March 18 and 19, 2025, and engagements with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Paper Airplane Request Tour

Folds continues to pursue his audience-interactive 'Paper Airplane Request Tour', in which he makes the audience throw paper airplanes onto the stage to request songs. This has been noted for its spontaneity and has received praise as an interactive concert experience.

Notable Dates

  • March 15, 2025: Van Wert, Ohio
  • March 16, 2025: Evansville, Indiana
  • April 13, 2025: Warren, Ohio
  • May 7, 2025: Rochester, Minnesota
  • June 13, 2025: South Bend, Indiana
  • June 14, 2025: Interlochen, Michigan
  • June 18, 2025: Rome, New York
  • June 20, 2025: Tarrytown, New York
  • June 21, 2025: Englewood, New Jersey
  • June 22, 2025: Wilmington, Delaware
  • July 22, 2025: Portland, Maine
  • July 23, 2025: Rockport, Massachusetts
  • July 26, 2025: Groton, Massachusetts
  • July 27, 2025: Cranston, Rhode Island

Ticketing Information

Tickets for the 'A Piano Tour' are available on several platforms, including Ben Folds' site, as well as through leading ticketing agents. Fans are advised to book tickets early because they usually sell out quickly.

About Ben Folds

Best remembered as the lead singer and pianist of alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five, Ben Folds transitioned into a successful solo career. Popular for his eclectic music style, Folds had collaborations with artists including Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor, and Weird Al Yankovic. His innovative approaches to music and captivating performances earned him a loyal following everywhere.

Forthcoming in 2025 is A Piano Tour, which will allow audiences to experience a rich array of formats, from small solo performances to grand orchestral collaborations. A multitude of shows across the US provides fans more than one opportunity to see the versatility of Ben Folds live in performance.