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Ben Folds brings his 'Ben Folds and a piano' tour to Central New York

Ben Folds will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Rome, NY, on June 18 as part of his “Ben Folds and a piano” tour. Get details on tickets, prices, and more.

The 'Ben Folds and a piano' tour will have Lindsey Kraft as a special guest. Photo: Pacific Symphony
The 'Ben Folds and a piano' tour will have Lindsey Kraft as a special guest. Photo: Pacific Symphony

Billy Joel may have postponed his Syracuse concert, but Central New York music fans won’t have to wait long for another legendary piano rock performance. Ben Folds is set to perform at the Capitol Theatre in Rome, NY, on June 18, 2025, bringing his signature sound and storytelling to the stage.

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Ben Folds live: NY concert details

  • Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2025
  • Venue: Capitol Theatre, Rome, NY
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. (special guest Lindsey Kraft opens the show)
  • Tickets on sale: Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. via etix.com
  • Prices: Starting at $50 (with $1 per ticket donated to Keys For Kids)

A unique tour experience with Ben Folds

Folds' performance in Rome is part of his "Ben Folds and a piano" tour, an intimate concert series that highlights his masterful piano skills and signature storytelling. He will also perform at the Tarrytown Music Hall on June 20, making these two the only New York state stops on his tour.

With a career spanning over three decades, Ben Folds is known for hits like Brick, Army, The Luckiest, Rockin' the Suburbs, and Song for the Dumped. His 2005 album Songs for Silverman even featured a live recording of Landed from Syracuse University, strengthening his connection to upstate New York.

Ben Folds’ career and collaborations

Folds has collaborated with a variety of acclaimed artists, including Regina Spektor, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Amanda Palmer, and William Shatner. He also served as a judge on NBC’s The Sing-Off from 2009 to 2013 and has worked with symphony orchestras across the country.

Ben Folds other ongoing tours

In addition to his solo performances, Ben Folds has embarked on a diverse 2025 tour that includes symphony orchestra collaborations, solo shows, and the fan-favorite Paper Airplane Request Tour.

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Fans in cities like Kansas City, Detroit, Chicago, and Portland will get to experience his live shows with orchestral backing, while select stops will feature his interactive Paper Airplane Request Tour, where the audience throws song requests on paper airplanes.

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