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Ben Folds with The Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia · Wed, Dec 16, 2026
7:00 PM local time
Kimmel Cultural CampusPhiladelphia, PA
About this event
Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra takes place at Kimmel Cultural Campus, Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM local time.
It is listed as Alternative (Concerts).
The line-up includes Ben Folds and Philadelphia Orchestra.
Kimmel Cultural Campus holds around 1,870 people.
Kimmel Cultural Campus has 106 upcoming events on our calendar.
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Stay & get there
Nearest station
15th-16th & Locust · Metro station · 230 m · 4 min walk
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All tours & activities ↗Ben Folds at Kimmel Cultural Campus: show day guide
- Show starts
- 7:00 PM
- Support
- Philadelphia Orchestra
- Ben Folds on stage(est.)
- 7:45 PM
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr, 15 min
- Expected finish(est.)
- 9:00 PM
- Getting there
- 15th-16th & Locust, 230 m (4 min walk)
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.
What to expect: recent setlist
From Newcastle Civic Theatre, Newcastle on 1 October 2026 · Tour: Ben Folds and A Piano
- 1So There
- 2Don't Change Your Plans (Ben Folds Five)
- 3The Last Polka (Ben Folds Five)
- 4Paddleboat Breakup
- 5All U Can Eat
- 6Exhausting Lover
- 7Jesusland
- 8Kristine From the 7th Grade
- 9Effington
- 10Still Fighting It
- 11Capable of Anything
- 12Still
- 13You Don't Know Me
- 14Landed
- 15Zak and Sara
- 16Army (Ben Folds Five)
- 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.
Venue: Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102- Capacity
- 1,870
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Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra: FAQs
When is Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra?
Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time.
Where is Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra taking place?
At Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
How much are tickets for Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
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), Madison (Oct 25), and Minneapolis (Oct 27).
Who is supporting Ben Folds at Kimmel Cultural Campus?
The line-up also includes Philadelphia Orchestra.
What time does Ben Folds go on stage?
Ben Folds is expected on stage around 7:45 PM, after Philadelphia Orchestra. The show itself starts at 7:00 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 9:00 PM.
Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Wed, Dec 16, 2026