Ben Folds Brings His Iconic Sound to Maine—Is This His Most Intimate Tour Yet?

Music lovers in Maine, get ready! The legendary Ben Folds is bringing his signature storytelling and piano mastery to the State Theatre in Portland on Tuesday, July 22 as part of his highly anticipated Ben Folds and a Piano Tour.

For longtime fans, this is a chance to experience Folds at his rawest—just a man, a piano, and the kind of soul-stirring performance that made him an alt-rock icon. The Portland show is just one of several stops in New England, with follow-ups in Rockport, Massachusetts (July 23), Groton, Massachusetts (July 26), and a final performance in Cranston, Rhode Island (July 27).

Stripped-Down and Soulful—Folds at His Best?

Since his breakout days with Ben Folds Five, Folds has reinvented himself time and time again—collaborating with orchestras, dabbling in TV, and even penning a memoir. But this tour strips it all back. No elaborate stage production, no backing band—just Folds and his piano, giving fans a front-row seat to the genius behind the keys.

Beyond his solo gigs, Folds has a packed 2024 schedule, including over a dozen orchestral performances in major cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Atlanta. Plus, for those who missed out, he’s even rescheduling dates for his Paper Airplane Request Tour.

Will This Be Folds’ Last Intimate Tour?

With a career that has spanned decades, fans can’t help but wonder—how many more chances will we get to see Folds like this? His setlists are unpredictable, his storytelling is legendary, and for those lucky enough to score a ticket, this tour might just be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Tickets for the Portland show are on sale now—and if history tells us anything, they won’t last long. Don’t miss your chance to see a true music icon in his purest form.