Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour
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Ben Folds will bring his Paper Airplane Request Tour to Bristol Beacon on 17 November 2026. This interactive concert allows the audience to influence the setlist by sending song requests on paper airplanes, creating a unique and spontaneous musical experience.
Ben Folds brings his much-loved Paper Airplane Request Tour to Bristol Beacon — a one-of-a-kind concert where the audience helps shape the setlist.
In the first half, Folds performs a curated selection of favourites; after the interval, the night takes flight as fans send their song requests soaring to the stage on paper airplanes.
Bring your own pre-made plane or craft one at the merch stand before the show – pens and paper will be provided. It’s an intimate, spontaneous and joyfully unpredictable evening celebrating the deep connection between Folds and his fans.
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Frequently asked questions
Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 07:30.
Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour is held at Bristol Beacon in Bristol (Colston St, Bristol BS1 5AR).
Tickets for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour are priced at £41.25. Live prices and availability are shown on dice.fm.
The forecast for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour is Light drizzle · 14°C. Very strong gusts — outdoor events sometimes cancel in this.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Ben Folds is performing at Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour.
Tickets for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour can be booked via dice.fm using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Line-upBen Folds
Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an American singer-songwriter. He is widely known for his prowess as a pianist. Ben Folds' musical career started to get off the ground in the late '80s, as bassist for band Majosha, after playing bass and piano at Pinehurst, in a group known as the "Caroliners" with cohort Millard Powers in 1985-1987; he also played drums as a session musician in Nashville. As well as appearing in Pots & Pans - now known as the Snuzz demo
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Ben Folds will bring his Paper Airplane Request Tour to Bristol Beacon on 17 November 2026. This interactive concert allows the audience to influence the setlist by sending song requests on paper airplanes, creating a unique and spontaneous musical experience.
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Ben Folds brings his much-loved Paper Airplane Request Tour to Bristol Beacon — a one-of-a-kind concert where the audience helps shape the setlist.
In the first half, Folds performs a curated selection of favourites; after the interval, the night takes flight as fans send their song requests soaring to the stage on paper airplanes.
Bring your own pre-made plane or craft one at the merch stand before the show – pens and paper will be provided. It’s an intimate, spontaneous and joyfully unpredictable evening celebrating the deep connection between Folds and his fans.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon. Searching near Colston St, Bristol BS1 5AR; check-in Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
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WhereBristol Beacon
Colston St, Bristol BS1 5AR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour?
Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 07:30.
Where is Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour taking place?
Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour is held at Bristol Beacon in Bristol (Colston St, Bristol BS1 5AR).
How much are tickets for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour?
Tickets for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour are priced at £41.25. Live prices and availability are shown on dice.fm.
What will the weather be like at Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour?
The forecast for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour is Light drizzle · 14°C. Very strong gusts — outdoor events sometimes cancel in this.
Is there anywhere to stay near Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour?
Ben Folds is performing at Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour.
How do I get tickets for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour?
Tickets for Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour can be booked via dice.fm using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£41.25
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Colston St, Bristol BS1 5AR
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