Ben Folds Five Announces Nine April 2027 Tour Dates

Ben Folds Five will return to touring with nine U.S. concerts scheduled for April 2027, beginning April 12 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and ending April 24 in Birmingham, Alabama. The band said more dates will be announced. The announced itinerary includes stops in Tennessee, Florida and Texas. After opening at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, the trio is scheduled to play Chattanooga on April 13, Jacksonville on April 15, Pompano Beach on April 16 and Clearwater on April 17. Texas dates are set for Austin on April 20, Houston on April 21 and Irving on April 22, before the Birmingham finale at Avondale Brewing Company. The touring lineup is pianist Ben Folds, bassist Robert Sledge and drummer Darren Jessee. The band’s announcement describes the run as a return to the road, though reports have characterized the interval as 13, 14 or 15 years. The differing descriptions reflect different reference points: the group’s last tour took place in 2013, while its members also reunited for a one-off performance in 2023. The announced concerts are its first tour since 2013. Tickets for the announced shows are scheduled to go on general sale October 23 at 10 a.m. local time. A presale is...