Ben Folds live in concert.
ON TOUR

Ben Folds

156
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

81
%
Based on 
156
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
78
%
Based on 
12
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Based on 156 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Ben Folds is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. Ben Folds concert reviews describe live shows and performances as upbeat, delightful, unforgettable, entertaining, satisfying, exuberant, and colorful. Ben Folds is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Ben Folds concerts? Ben Folds concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Ben Folds? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Ben Folds range from $40,000 - $150,000, with Ben Folds's current estimated booking fee to be around $75,000.

On tour

North Head Sanctuary, Sydney, Australia (September 26);The Helix, Glasnevin, Ireland (November 14); The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom (November 15); Royal Festival Hall, Londres, United Kingdom (November 20); De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium (November 27); Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands (November 29); Großer Sendesaal des RBB, Berlin, Germany (November 30);Laeiszhalle, Hamburg, Germany (December 1); Slagthusets Teater, Malmö, Sweden (December 4); Göta Lejon, Stockholm, Sweden (December 6)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Winston-Salem, United States (9/12/1966)
Bio
Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an American singer-songwriter. He is widely known for his prowess as a pianist.
Has Performed With
Ben Lee, Cake, Rufus Wainwright, yMusic, Tall Heights, Ben Folds Five, Barenaked Ladies
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Boston.com (USA)

June 4, 2026
%
The orchestra turned on a dime Wednesday, first accompanying Young Artists Competition winners and then expertly backing Ben Folds's quirky piano pop.

Scenestr (Australia)

February 19, 2026
%
One of the central musical characters of the 1990s and early 2000s, Ben Folds opened his Ben Folds & A Piano tour at Brisbane's The Fortitude Music Hall on Wednesday evening.

Variety (USA)

December 25, 2025
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Ben Folds Does Holiday Music Right, Offering Fans a Very Ho-Ho-Holistic Christmas

Glide Magazine (USA)

December 6, 2025
%
Ben Folds Reimagines Eccentric Songbook With Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

November 8, 2025
%
Ben Folds minus Five and purely a piano still means “Rockin’ The Suburbs” Genesee-style

Boston.com (USA)

November 11, 2024
%
The audience devised much of the setlist, but Folds was very much in command at a stellar Cabot Theatre concert.

Local Spins (USA)

June 30, 2024
%
Ben Folds, Luke Bryan, Kurt Vile, The Flaming Lips and Yussef Dayes

Past critic reviews published in

Spectrum Culture (USA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA), The Arts Desk (UK), Houston Press (USA), Nippertown (USA) and more

Image Credit

Milaub [CC BY-SA-3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Back To Normal (7 July 2025)