Benson Great Hall
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
OCT 3 2021
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join the Bethel community to sing and celebrate God's faithfulness.
OCT 17 2021
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Wind Symphony under the direction of Steven Thompson presents its annual fall concert.
OCT 22 2021
Family Weekend Jazz Orchestras Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Jazz classics presented by the 11:12 and 5:40 Jazz Orchestras
OCT 23 2021
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel choirs present a fall collage concert
OCT 29 2021
Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A concert of classic orchestral literature conducted by Director of Orchestras Patricia Kelly.
NOV 11 2021
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A competition featuring the finest student solo performances in vocal, keyboard, and instrumental divisions.
NOV 12 2021
Philharmonic Community Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A concert of orchestral favorites conducted by Patricia Kelly
DEC 2 2021
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's 65th Festival of Christmas: This Little Babe
DEC 3 2021
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's 65th Festival of Christmas: This Little Babe
DEC 4 2021
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's 65th Festival of Christmas: This Little Babe
DEC 4 2021
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's 65th Festival of Christmas: This Little Babe
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
FEB 3 2022
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A Musical Fable of Broadway presented by the Bethel Theatre
FEB 4 2022
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A Musical Fable of Broadway presented by the Bethel Theatre
FEB 5 2022
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A Musical Fable of Broadway presented by the Bethel Theatre
FEB 6 2022
2:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A Musical Fable of Broadway presented by the Bethel Theatre
APR 1 2022
Lucia Chorum and Royal Register Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Lucia Chorum, conducted by Nicole Lambrecht, and Royal Register, conducted by Marcus Simmons, will present a spring choral concert.
APR 8 2022
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Choir and conductor Merrin Guice Gill present a spring choral concert.
APR 21 2022
Great Hall Choral Arts Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring area high school choirs with the Bethel choirs
APR 23 2022
Philharmonic Community Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A concert of orchestral favorites conducted by Patricia Kelly
MAY 8 2022
Bethel Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Kevin Shull directs the Bethel Handbell Ensemble in a concert of pieces for handbells.
MAY 13 2022
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Puccini's tragic Suor Angelica and Viardot's comic Cendrillon will be performed.
MAY 22 2022
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm