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Spanning from March through December 2025, the tour will take him across the U.S., with stops in major cities like Kansas City, Chicago, Atlanta, and Portland. Whether you're catching him with a full symphony or enjoying the fun of flying paper song requests on stage, this tour is a must-see.
✨ Tour Highlights
The tour officially launches March 18–19 in Kansas City, MO, where Folds will perform with the Kansas City Symphony at the stunning Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Throughout the year, he’ll continue to perform with world-class symphonies including:
- 🎻 Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- 🎼 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
- 🥁 Cincinnati Pops
- 🎺 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
These shows will blend Folds’ signature songwriting with lush, live orchestration—an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.
📝 Paper Airplane Request Tour: Back by Popular Demand
Folds is also bringing back his beloved Paper Airplane Request Tour, a fan-favorite format where concertgoers write song requests on paper airplanes and toss them onto the stage. The spontaneity and charm of these shows are unmatched.
Upcoming Paper Airplane Tour dates include:
- April 11 – Johnson City, TN (ETSU Martin Center for the Arts)
- April 12 – Marietta, OH (The Peoples Bank Theatre)
🎤 Tour Schedule at a Glance
Below is a snapshot of key dates and tour formats:
| Date | City, State | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18–19 | Kansas City, MO | Kauffman Center | With Kansas City Symphony |
| Apr 11 | Johnson City, TN | ETSU Martin Center | Paper Airplane Request Tour |
| Apr 12 | Marietta, OH | Peoples Bank Theatre | Paper Airplane Request Tour |
| Apr 13 | Warren, OH | Robins Theatre | Solo Show |
| Apr 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Music Hall | With Cincinnati Pops |
| Apr 25–26 | Costa Mesa, CA | Segerstrom Concert Hall | With Pacific Symphony |
| May 3 | Milwaukee, WI | Bradley Symphony Center | With Milwaukee Symphony |
| May 4–7 | WI, MN | Various | Solo Shows |
| May 9–10 | Omaha, NE | Holland Performing Arts Center | With Omaha Symphony |
| May 18 | Columbia, MD | Merriweather Post Pavilion | With Youth Orchestra |
| May 23–24 | Detroit, MI | Orchestra Hall | With Detroit Symphony |
| Jun 13–22 | IN to DE | Various | Solo Shows |
| Jul 22–27 | ME to RI | Various | Solo Shows |
| Sep–Dec | KY, CO, GA, MI, OR | Various | Mix of Symphony & Solo |
🗓️ The final stop will be in Portland, OR, on December 2 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall—a perfect closing to an extraordinary tour year.
🎶 Who Is Ben Folds?
Ben Folds rose to fame as the frontman of Ben Folds Five, known for hits like:
- “Brick”
- “Army”
- “Rockin' the Suburbs”
- “The Luckiest”
His genre-defying style fuses rock, pop, and classical influences, often infused with humor and heartfelt storytelling. Over the years, Folds has worked with everyone from Regina Spektor and “Weird Al” Yankovic to William Shatner, and served as a judge on NBC's The Sing-Off (2009–2013).
He also serves as an artistic advisor for the National Symphony Orchestra, reflecting his deep roots in classical music.
🎟️ Where to Get Tickets
Tickets for most shows are already on sale, while a few are set to be released soon. With many shows expected to sell out quickly—especially those with limited orchestra seating—early booking is strongly encouraged.
👉 Visit Ben Folds’ official website or your preferred ticket outlet to secure your seats.
Don’t miss your chance to see one of modern music’s most dynamic live performers in an unforgettable setting. Whether it’s a high-energy solo set, a magical symphony night, or a night of fan-requested surprises, Ben Folds' 2025 tour is sure to deliver!
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