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Ben Folds & A PianoMadison · Sun, Oct 25, 2026

8:00 PM local time
Orpheum TheaterMadison, WI
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Ben Folds & A Piano takes place at Orpheum Theater, Madison, WI on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).

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Orpheum Theater has 24 upcoming events on our calendar.

Doors at 7:00 pm | Show at 8:00 pm CASHLESS VENUE - The Orpheum services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Bags (max size 12" x 6" x 12") are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible. There are no elevators in the theater. $1.00 of each ticket sold will go to Ben Folds' Charity, Keys For Kids. Accessible Seating: Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting the Accessible Seats, or in person at the Orpheum Theater during business hours.

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Nearest station
UW-Madison Intercity Bus · Bus station · 830 m · 14 min walk
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Ben Folds at Orpheum Theater: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Ben Folds on stage(est.)
8:00 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 15 min
Expected finish(est.)
9:15 PM
Getting there
UW-Madison Intercity Bus, 830 m (14 min walk)
Parking
State Street Capitol Parking Garage 214 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 Directly behind the theater.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

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Ticket limit
There is an overall 6 ticket limit for this event.
Please note
Doors open at 7:00 pm. There are no elevators in the Theater. CASHLESS VENUE - The Orpheum services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Bags (max size 12" x 6" x 12") are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at The Sylvee box office. Once the doors have opened, if tickets are still available, they can be purchased at the Orpheum Theater.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Newcastle Civic Theatre, Newcastle on 1 October 2026 · Tour: Ben Folds and A Piano

  1. 1So There
  2. 2Don't Change Your Plans (Ben Folds Five)
  3. 3The Last Polka (Ben Folds Five)
  4. 4Paddleboat Breakup
  5. 5All U Can Eat
  6. 6Exhausting Lover
  7. 7Jesusland
  8. 8Kristine From the 7th Grade
  9. 9Effington
  10. 10Still Fighting It
  11. 11Capable of Anything
  12. 12Still
  13. 13You Don't Know Me
  14. 14Landed
  15. 15Zak and Sara
  16. 16Army (Ben Folds Five)
  17. 17The Luckiest

Most played songs on this tour

  • Kristine From the 7th Grade×16
  • Effington×14
  • Still×14
  • Landed×14
  • Paddleboat Breakup×13
  • Zak and Sara×13
  • So There×12
  • Capable of Anything×12
  • You Don't Know Me×12
  • Army×12

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Ben Folds

Line-up

About Ben Folds

Benjamin Scott Folds is an American singer-songwriter. After playing in several small independent bands from the late 1980s through the early '90s, Folds came to prominence as the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five from 1993 to 2000, their first reunion from 2011 to 2013, and since 2026. He has also collaborated with musicians such as Regina Spektor, "Weird Al" Yankovic and yMusic, and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with actor William Shatner and authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. Folds was the artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. from 2017 until 2025.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Orpheum Theater

216 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703
🧭 DirectionsVenue guide
Parking
State Street Capitol Parking Garage 214 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 Directly behind the theater. $8-$10 event parking.
Accessible seating
Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting the Accessible Seats, or in person at The Orpheum Box Office during business hours.
Venue rules
CAMERAS: Cell-Phone Cameras are allowed. Professional cameras with a detachable lens are not allowed. RECORDING DEVICES: Are not permitted. PROHIBITED ITEMS: Bags or purses over 12 x 6 x 1 inches are not allowed. Coolers, food, cans, pets, lawn furniture, bikes, skateboards, fireworks, weapons and umbrellas are prohibited.
Children
Varies by event. For most events, children under age 2 do not need a ticket but must sit on a parent's lap. Certain shows may have different rules. Please contact the venue to confirm child rules for the event you are attending: OrpheumInfo@fpc-live.com
Box office
Box Office opens 2 hours prior to showtime - headlining act going on stage. Advances Sales - at The Sylvee Box Office (25 S Livingston St) Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10AM to 3PM
Seating chart
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Ben Folds & A Piano: FAQs

When is Ben Folds & A Piano?

Ben Folds & A Piano is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is Ben Folds & A Piano taking place?

At Orpheum Theater, 216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703.

How much are tickets for Ben Folds & A Piano?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Orpheum Theater?

State Street Capitol Parking Garage 214 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 Directly behind the theater. $8-$10 event parking.

What songs will Ben Folds play?

At their most recent show (October 1, 2026, Newcastle) Ben Folds played 17 songs, including So There, Don't Change Your Plans, The Last Polka, Paddleboat Breakup, and All U Can Eat.

Does Ben Folds have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Ben Folds has 11 upcoming dates, including Minneapolis (Oct 24), Minneapolis (Oct 27), and Des Moines (Oct 27).

What time does Ben Folds go on stage?

Ben Folds is expected on stage around 8:00 PM. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is Ben Folds's set?

Recent shows ran to 17 songs, about 1 hr, 15 min on stage, so expect to finish around 9:15 PM.

Ben Folds & A Piano

Sun, Oct 25, 2026

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