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Modern music icons Ben Folds + Andrew Bird headline 2 Symphony shows

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2 photos of Andrew Bird holding his violin against a white backdrop. 2 photos of Ben Folds sitting in front of his piano at home, feet extended.

Our favorite fact: Bird had a guest appearance in Disney’s 2011 film “The Muppets.”

Photos courtesy Andrew Bird and Ben Folds

Roll out the red carpet: Music royalty is on the way.

Two of the most influential artists of their generation are coming to AVL for a pair of shows with the Asheville Symphony.

Ben Folds | Friday, October 10 | Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

  • Limited seating available for this one-night event with the Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer, New York Times Best Selling author, and genre-bending pianist.

Andrew Bird | Friday, May 29, 2026 | Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

  • Tickets went on sale last week and are already selling out for this limited-run tour with the Grammy-award-nominated violinist.
  • Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed record, “The Mysterious Production of Eggs,” Bird will perform the album in its entirety, alongside a suite of fan-favorite tunes from his nearly 30-year repertoire, all backed by the Asheville Symphony.

Get tix for 2 nights of magic

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