Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request Tour Coming to Stockholm 2026

When Ben Folds steps onto the stage at Göta Lejon on 6 December 2026, no one can predict exactly how the evening will unfold. That's the whole point.

The Paper Airplane Request Tour has over the years become synonymous with spontaneity and audience interaction in a way few other artists dare to attempt. The concept is as charming as it is unpredictable. The audience writes their requests on paper aeroplanes and throws them onto the stage. Ben Folds picks them up throughout the evening, reads out the requests and chooses which songs to play. Sometimes with a comment, sometimes with an anecdote about how the song was written or what it meant to him.

For those who've followed Ben Folds since the nineties days of Ben Folds Five, the catalogue of possible songs is extensive. From rock-oriented hits that defined a generation of alternative pop to deeply personal solo works from later years. Each evening thus becomes a reflection of that particular audience's taste and memories.

Göta Lejon as a venue suits the format perfectly. The salon atmosphere and excellent acoustics create intimacy between stage and audience. It's not an arena where the artist is a distant figure, but rather a room where the conversation between musician and audience can flow naturally.

What can you expect in practical terms? Arrive in good time, especially if you want to prepare your paper aeroplane. Bring a pen, although paper is usually available on site at this type of event. Think about which song really means something to you, because there's a chance it will be played that very evening.

Stockholm as a city offers plenty of opportunities to make the evening complete. Restaurants and bars in the area around Göta Lejon make it easy to have dinner before the show or grab a drink afterwards.

For those who've never seen Ben Folds live before, the Paper Airplane Request Tour is an excellent opportunity. It's humour, virtuosity and authenticity in the same package. No playback, no pre-recordings, just a pianist and his audience in a shared moment.

Tickets in the price range of 1,195 to 1,695 SEK provide access to a concert experience that's hard to replicate. Each evening is documented by fans who share setlists online, and no two are identical. It's live in the true sense of the word.

If you're considering going, the advice is simple: do it. Concerts of this kind, where the artist gives the audience so much control, are rare. And when they do happen, they become memories that stay with you long after the final note has faded.