Ben Folds Five are touring again. The trio of Ben Folds, Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee has announced nine shows for April 2027, and Consequence and Stereogum both call it their first tour in well over a decade. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. local time.
This guide covers what's been published so far, as of October 23, 2026. Times can change, so check the tour page and your venue before you buy. We're not connected to Ben Folds Five or any ticket seller mentioned here.
Key things to know
- Nine April 2027 shows, from Knoxville on April 12 to Birmingham, Alabama on April 24. More dates are promised.
- It's the original trio of Ben Folds, Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee, and their first run of shows together since they disbanded in 2013.
- General sale is Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. local time. A Live Nation presale ran October 22 for select dates.
- Most rooms are theatres and mid-size venues, so capacity is small. Have a backup date ready.
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Quick answers
| What | Ben Folds Five reunion tour, first leg |
| Dates | April 12 to April 24, 2027, nine shows |
| Live Nation presale | Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m. local time, select dates (done) |
| General sale | Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. local time |
| Where to buy | Ticketmaster and the band's website, per Consequence |
| Support acts | None announced in the coverage we read |
| More dates? | Stereogum says this is the first leg of a more extensive tour |
Where is Ben Folds Five playing in 2027?
- April 12: Knoxville, TN, Tennessee Theatre
- April 13: Chattanooga, TN, Tivoli Theatre
- April 15: Jacksonville, FL, Florida Theatre
- April 16: Pompano Beach, FL, Pompano Beach Amphitheater
- April 17: Clearwater, FL, The BayCare Sound
- April 20: Austin, TX, ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- April 21: Houston, TX, 713 Music Hall
- April 22: Irving, TX, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- April 24: Birmingham, AL, Avondale Brewing Company
Ben Folds' tour page lists these nine dates with a button reading "On Sale October 23". The same page lists an April 8 show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, billed as Ben Folds and Alex Edelman, also on sale October 23. That one is not a Ben Folds Five show, so don't mix them up when you search.
How does the on-sale work?
- Live Nation presale. Consequence reports a Live Nation presale for select dates on Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m. local time. Access is by joining Live Nation's free All Access membership. That window has now passed.
- General sale. Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. local time, through Ticketmaster and the band's website, according to Consequence. Stereogum reports the same on-sale time.
- Codes and limits. We found no public presale code and no published ticket limit.
Each venue is on its own local time, and these dates span the Eastern and Central time zones, so check the time zone on your event page.
Tips for getting tickets
- Theatres are small. Rooms such as the Tennessee Theatre, Tivoli Theatre and Florida Theatre are theatres rather than arenas, so there are fewer tickets per show than on a typical stadium tour. Decide on your first choice and a backup before 10 a.m.
- Look at the date mix. Three shows are in Florida, three in Texas, two in Tennessee and one in Alabama. If your first choice goes, a neighbouring date may be reachable.
- Sign in early. Log in a few minutes before the sale and check your payment details.
- One device, one account. The FTC says some buyers use multiple accounts, masked IP addresses or bots to buy tickets for resale, and that issuers often limit how many tickets one person can buy to an event. Don't look like one of them.
- Follow the tour page. Stereogum says this is the first leg of a longer tour, so more dates may follow.
What if my show sells out?
The seller you bought from, or Ticketmaster, is the first place to buy, and the first place to look for resale. Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange lets fans resell tickets at the price they paid, including fees and taxes, but only if the tour has chosen to use it. Check the event page rather than assuming.
If nothing's there, extra dates are a possibility given that the first leg is described as just the start, but nobody has announced any.
If you buy from anyone else, pay by credit card where possible, don't pay strangers by bank transfer, and treat tickets offered before the sale opens with suspicion. You can report a ticket broker you think is breaking the rules to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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FAQ
When do Ben Folds Five tickets go on sale? The general sale is Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. local time. A Live Nation presale for select dates ran on Thursday, October 22.
How many shows are there? Nine so far, from April 12 in Knoxville to April 24 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Who is in the band? Ben Folds, Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee, the original trio.
Are more dates coming? Stereogum and Consequence both say more dates will follow, but none are announced yet.
Is the Nashville Ryman show a Ben Folds Five show? No. Ben Folds' tour page bills the April 8 Ryman Auditorium date as Ben Folds and Alex Edelman.