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
APR 26 2019
Forest Lake High School Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
An annual tradition featuring the bands and choirs.
APR 30 2019
Philharmonic Community Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Classic orchestral favorites by Gluck, Minkus, Smetana, and Dvorak, conducted by Hannah Schendel
MAY 3 2019
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The 5:20 Jazz Orchestra will present a program of classic jazz tunes directed by Jason Harms.
MAY 5 2019
MAY 6 2019
MAY 10 2019
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Music Department's Spring Festival featuring student winners of the concerto-aria competition.
MAY 12 2019
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 18 2019
Wind Symphony "Bon Voyage" Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Wind Symphony under conductor Steven Thompson will present their Bon Voyage concert to kick off the 2019 International Tour to Ireland.
MAY 19 2019
MAY 26 2019
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm
DEC 20 2019
4 p.m.
Ceremony for graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences
DEC 20 2019
7:30 p.m.
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School
MAY 24 2020
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm
DEC 18 2020
4 p.m.
Ceremony for graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences
DEC 18 2020
7:30 p.m.
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School
MAY 30 2021
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm
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