Ben Folds Five Set Spring 2027 Comeback Run
Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee will reunite for their first tour in 13 years. The nine-date spring 2027 outing focuses on southern U.S. cities, with additional shows promised. Earlier this year, the group marked the 30th anniversary of its debut by issuing an archived early version of the album.
The trio of Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee will play nine Southern cities in spring 2027, including Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jacksonville, Pompano Beach, Clearwater, Austin, Houston, Irving, and Birmingham. The run is their first since 2013, and more dates are expected.
Folds, Sledge, and Jessee formed the band in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1993. They chose “Five” despite being a three-piece because it sounded better. This year, they marked the debut album’s 30th anniversary with an archived early version.
The reunion could mainly affect longtime alternative-rock listeners, Southern live-music venues, and local tourism economies in the announced cities. Fans who missed earlier eras may gain a rare chance to see the trio together, while promoters may benefit from nostalgia-driven demand. Because the run is limited and more shows are promised, ticket access and regional travel could shape who participates. Its cultural impact may be modest but meaningful for fans and venues tied to 1990s college rock.