Ben Folds Five Set First Tour in Over a Decade

WHO:

Pitchfork - Ben Folds Five is the band announcing a tour.

Spin Magazine - Ben Folds Five is getting back together.

WHAT:

Pitchfork - Ben Folds Five announced its first tour since 2013.

Spin Magazine - Ben Folds Five detailed its first tour since 2013.

WHEN:

Pitchfork - The tour is planned for next spring. The article does not provide a calendar date.

Pitchfork - The band’s last tour was in 2013.

Spin Magazine - The band’s last tour was in 2013.

WHY:

Spin Magazine - The article says the band is “getting the band back together.”

HOW:

Pitchfork - The band described the tour as “rockin’ a city near you next spring.”

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 20:30 UTC)

Ben Folds Five is getting back together and has announced its first tour in more than a decade. The group’s last tour was in 2013, making this its first chance to return to the road since then. The band says it is “getting the band back together,” and describes the upcoming run as “rockin’ a city near you next spring.” The tour is planned for next spring, though no specific calendar date has been announced. The announcement marks a return to live performances for the trio, whose previous touring activity ended in 2013. Fans can expect the band to bring its music to cities on the upcoming tour, with further details about exact dates and locations not included in the announcement.