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.
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Upcoming Events
MAY 11 2021
Senior Recital: Alyssa Pecoraro, composition
8 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A program of original works by Alyssa will be performed.
MAY 15 2021
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Opera scenes from Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, Samson and Delilah, Little Women, Pirates of Penzance, and others will be performed.
MAY 16 2021
Junior Recital: Abigail Rockhill, voice, and Elective Recital: Anna Nordhagen, voice
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Abigail will be singing works by Barber, Bellini, Poulenc, and Schubert. Anna will sing works by Schubert, Puccini, and Hoiby.
MAY 21 2021
MAY 22 2021
MAY 23 2021
MAY 21 2021
MAY 23 2021
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School
DEC 17 2021
4 p.m.
Ceremony for graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences
DEC 17 2021
7:30 p.m.
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School
MAY 29 2022
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm