Name: Ben Folds with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra
Start: 2025-09-10T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Orpheum Theatre

Ben Folds with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

Join us for an unforgettable night as Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds joins the stage for a special performance with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra at the historic Orpheum Thea-tre in Sioux City, IA on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:30PM.
Tickets starting at $39.50 go on sale to the public this Friday, May 9 at 10:00AM. Tickets can be pur-chased at OrpheumLive.com or by visiting the Primebank Box Office at the Tyson Events Center.
About Ben Folds:
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
His latest pop solo album was released in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. He re-leased his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a LIVE album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center in DC where he served for eight years as the first Artistic Advisor to the NSO. He currently tours as a pop artist, while also per-forming with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times Best Selling au-thor and former podcast host, Ben is also working on new compositions for film, tv and theatre. He also frequently guests stars in films and TV.
In 2022, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that offer free or affordable piano lessons to school-age children from economically-disadvantaged households. And he continually advocates for improving public policies for the arts and arts education on the national level as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.
About the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra:
For more than 100 years, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra has played a vital role in shaping the cultural heartbeat of Sioux City and the surrounding tri-state region. Today, under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Ryan Haskins—now in his 16th season—the Symphony continues to push artistic boundaries while honoring its rich legacy. Known for its bold programming, world-class guest artists, and powerful collaborations, the orchestra has cemented its reputation as one of the most forward-thinking ensembles of its size in the country.
The Symphony has made its home at the beautifully restored Orpheum Theatre since 2001, where it performs a dynamic season of classical masterworks, contemporary compositions, and genre-defying experiences. Recent seasons have featured innovative multimedia productions, nationally acclaimed soloists, and cross-genre partnerships that reflect a growing commitment to accessibility, creativity, and community engagement. Drawing musicians and audiences from across the Midwest and beyond, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra continues to thrive as a vibrant and evolving institu-tion dedicated to artistic excellence and cultural enrichment.