Ben Folds is reuniting with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for the first time in two decades, with the singer-songwriter set to return to Sydney as part of a national orchestral tour in early 2027.
Folds will join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey at the Hordern Pavilion for two performances on Wednesday, February 3rd and Thursday, February 4th, reimagining his genre-spanning catalogue with a full orchestra.
The shows will mark Folds’ first performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 20 years, following their original collaboration two decades ago.
“Sharing the stage with an orchestra as my band in an honour I don’t take lightly,” Folds said. “I consider them among the finest musicians in the world and together we offer audiences a musical experience like no other.
“As a student of the orchestra, I sincerely believe they are a shining example of what we can accomplish in society when we all work in concert and harmony for a greater good.”
The Sydney concerts form part of a broader Australian orchestral tour that will also see Folds perform with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
An Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter, composer and pianist, Folds’ career has stretched from his work with Ben Folds Five through multiple solo albums, a holiday album and numerous collaborations. He also continues to perform with symphony orchestras around the world.
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The Sydney performances will open the Sydney Symphony Presents series for 2027. Pre-sale tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 25th, with general public tickets available from Friday, August 28th. Tickets available online.
Ben Folds Australian Orchestra 2027 Tour Dates
January 22nd-23rd
Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Llewellyn Hall
January 29th-30th
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Hamer Hall
February 3rd-4th
Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Hordern Pavilion
February 6th
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Wrest Point
February 18th-19th
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Her Majesty’s Theatre
