Lindsey Kraft to join Ben Folds for intimate 2026 Australia shows: All you need to know

Actor-singer Lindsey Kraft is officially set to join Ben Folds as a special guest during his return to Australia in 2026. The Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and pianist will bring his beloved solo show, Ben Folds & A Piano, to Australian theatres next year.

The tour has been set to run through February and March 2026. It will be Ben Folds' first visit to Australia since his orchestral performances long ago. Unlike his orchestral shows, the upcoming shows will only feature Folds, a piano, and Lindsey Kraft.

Ben Folds' 2026 Australian tour will cover eight cities across Australia, from Brisbane to Perth. His solo piano shows in Sydney, Thirroul, Canberra, Melbourne, and Bendigo are sold out. Limited tickets remain in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The trek is being presented by Frontier Touring. The shows will feature Lindsey Kraft as the opener and collaborator.

Lindsey Kraft said in a statement:

"I never would have thought that after a stint studying abroad at UNSW for a semester in 2001, that I would be back as a singer-songwriter sharing my songs with beautiful Australia. I am beyond thrilled for this opportunity. Ben Folds' fans are the best fans in the world!"

Complete list of upcoming dates and venues for Lindsey Kraft's run with Ben Folds

Australian tour 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Brisbane, QLD, at The Fortitude Music Hall (18+)
Friday, February 20, 2026, Sydney, NSW, at The State Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, February 21, 2026, Thirroul, NSW, at Anita’s Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, February 22, 2026, Canberra, ACT, at Canberra Theatre Centre (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Adelaide, SA, at Thebarton Theatre (Low Tix)
Thursday, February 26, 2026, Melbourne, VIC, at Palais Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Friday, February 27, 2026, Bendigo, VIC, at Ulumbarra Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, March 1, 2026, Perth, WA, at Riverside Theatre

U.S. and international dates

Before arriving in Australia, Ben Folds and Lindsey Kraft will complete a series of North American dates. Lindsey Kraft is currently opening for Folds on his solo Ben Folds & A Piano tour across the United States.

U.S. 2025 tour dates

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, North Bethesda, MD, at Music Center at Strathmore
Thursday, October 16, 2025, Wilkes-Barre, PA, at F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, October 18, 2025, Erie, PA, at Warner Theatre
Sunday, October 19, 2025, Rochester, NY, at Beston Hall
Thursday, November 6, 2025, Rockford, IL, at Coronado Theatre
Friday, November 7, 2025, La Crosse, WI, at Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Waukegan, IL, at Genesee Theatre
Monday, November 10, 2025, Champaign, IL, at Virginia Theatre
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Marion, IL, at Marion Cultural + Civic Center
Friday, November 14, 2025, Flint, MI, at FIM Capitol Theatre
Saturday, November 15, 2025, Shipshewana, IN, at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Sunday, November 16, 2025, Newark, OH, at Midland Theatre
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Charleston, SC, at Charleston Gaillard Center
Thursday, November 20, 2025, Fort Myers, FL, at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Friday, November 21, 2025, Coral Springs, FL, at The Center, Coral Springs Center for the Arts
Saturday, November 22, 2025, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall