Ben Folds
with the Minnesota OrchestraSat Oct 24, 2026
Orchestra Hall
There’s a reason Ben Folds is an absolute fan-favorite: quirky stories, an undeniable sense of humor and an epic lovefest between audience and musicians, all sprinkled generously alongside some of your all-time favorite Ben Folds tunes. His impressive catalog and charming personality return to Minneapolis to share the stage with your Minnesota Orchestra and conductor Sarah Hicks.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Sarah Hicks
conductor
Ben Folds
Vocalist
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to commissioning and performing the music of our time. In September 2025, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his third season as music director.
Sarah Hicks is the Minnesota Orchestra’s principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, a role in which she oversees planning for and conducts many concerts in the broad-spectrum series of popular music, jazz, Broadway classics, movie scores and other genres. She also conducted the Inside the Classics and Sam & Sarah series for ten seasons.
Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, a holiday album, and numerous collaborative records. He currently tours as a pop artist, while also performing for over two decades with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras.
Plan Your Visit
- Running Time
- ~ 2 hours, including intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
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