Benson Great Hall
Performing & Visual Arts
Benson Great Hall is one of the finest performing arts centers in the St. Paul and Minneapolis area, hosting concerts, performances, conferences, and more. Our comfortable seating, excellent acoustics, and friendly staff make it the perfect venue to take in a concert or event. The suspended acoustic canopy reflects sound to both audience and performers. In addition, the hall’s unique truss system and motorized rigging allows for creative stage design. Other signature features include a 4,000 pipe, 67-rank Blackinton organ, and a thrust extension on the main stage.
Wheelchair accessible seating is available on the main floor in front of the Mezzanine. Please advise a ticket representative of accessible seating needs when ordering tickets or contact the Ticket Office at any time.
Benson Great Hall and other spaces are available for rent, find out more!
Upcoming Events
MAR 15 2024
Minnesota Saints Chorale and Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for a presentation of Rob Gardner's Oratorio "Lamb of God"
MAR 16 2024
Minnesota Saints Chorale and Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for a presentation of Rob Gardner's Oratorio "Lamb of God"
MAR 17 2024
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Abel Selaocoe draws musical inspiration from both African and European traditions.
MAR 22 2024
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel Wind Symphony presents their 2024 Spring Concert
MAR 23 2024
Bethel Choir Spring Concert - "How Can I Keep From Singing"
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring SATB choral works by Henry Purcell, James Furman, Pärt Uusberg, and more!
APR 5 2024
Lucia Chorum & Royal Register Spring Concert - "Singing Through the Storm"
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring choral works by Dan Forrest, Elaine Hagenberg, Elizabeth Gerken '24, and more!
APR 12 2024
Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring works by Alexander Borodin, Gustav Holst, Matthew Gelfter, and more!
APR 16 2024
Chamber Ensembles Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring Bethel's Spring 2024 Chamber Ensembles
APR 20 2024
APR 27 2024
Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring works for symphonic orchestra by Borodin, Saint-Saëns, and more!
MAY 3 2024
MAY 5 2024
Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Music lovers of all ages are welcome to this fun and family-friendly concert!
MAY 10 2024
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring Mozart's "Requiem in D Minor" and the 2024 Concerto-Aria Winners
MAY 12 2024
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Express Concert: Schubert’s The Great C Major Symphony with Richard Egarr
MAY 25 2024
7 p.m.
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm