Ben Folds with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Beloved Ben Folds tracks take on new life with the TSO.
Saturday 6 Feb 2027
7:30pm
Wrest Point Entertainment Centre
Nipaluna / Hobart
Overview
An Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter, composer, New York Times best-selling author, arts advocate and honorary Australian.
Ben Folds, one of the most influential artists of our time, returns once again with his beloved extensive songbook of hits reimagined for orchestra.
Joined by the TSO and conducted by Benjamin Northey, this one-night-only run showcases the remarkable chemistry Mr. Folds has honed with orchestras after over two decades of performing with some of the world's greatest symphonies.
Whether you're a life-long fan or discovering his music for the first time, this promises to be an unforgettable live musical experience.
Perfect for
- Fans of 90s icons
- Contemporary music with orchestra
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Schedule
- 6:45pm Doors open
- 7:30pm Starts
- 20 mins Interval
- 9:30pm Concludes
Tickets
One off tickets
Sign up for pre-sale and get early access to tickets at 10am, 8 Sept 2026.
- Premium Reserve: $161.65
- A Reserve: $141.65
- B Reserve: $121.65
Available from
September 8, 2026
Venue
Wrest Point Entertainment Centre
410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Home to major concerts and stage shows, Wrest Point – with its distinctive riverside tower – is a casino, hotel and entertainment centre at Sandy Bay.
This event takes place in the south, where Kunanyi stands above the meeting of river and sea
Wheelchair accessible
Ramped or step free entry
Level access
Venue presents mobility challenges
Accessible parking nearby
Accessible toilets
$0 Companion Card holder tickets
Artists
Led by
Benjamin Northey is Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Conductor in Residence with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. An ARIA Award winner, he has conducted leading orchestras internationally and collaborated with artists including Lang Lang, Wynton Marsalis, Nick Cave and Ben Folds.
Featuring
Ben Folds
Piano and vocals
Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter, composer and New York Times bestselling author. Alongside his acclaimed pop career, he has performed with leading symphony orchestras for more than two decades. His wide-ranging work spans albums, film, television and theatre, while his advocacy supports music education, arts funding and music therapy.
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
First concert?
We love welcoming new people to our concerts! Here we answer some common questions about what to expect.
Some people like to be right up the front where they can see the perspiration on musicians’ foreheads. Others enjoy being up the back, with an elevated view of the entire orchestra.
While all seats allow for a great concert experience, you can choose to pay extra for the most popular seats in the house. These tend to be closer to the stage while allowing great views of the orchestra and soloists, who almost always perform on the lefthand side of the stage (when viewed from the audience).
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the concert and allowing time for any traffic or parking issues.
If you’re running late, don’t panic. Our friendly staff will be there to usher you to your seat at the earliest appropriate moment.
You’re welcome to dress up to the nines, but we don’t expect you to. There’s no dress code. Jeans are as appropriate as tuxedos, and sneakers are as accepted as heels.
