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
DEC 14 2018
4 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Ceremony for graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences
DEC 14 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School
DEC 17 2018
FEB 7 2019
MAR 8 2019
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Wind Symphony under the direction of Steven Thompson presents a spring concert.
MAR 29 2019
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Choir will present their Home Concert following the 2019 Spring Tour
MAR 30 2019
Chamber Orchestra Home Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Chamber Orchestra under conductor Hannah Schendel will present its 2019 home concert.
APR 16 2019
Great Hall Choral Arts Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring area high school choirs with the Bethel choirs
APR 25 2019
Chamber Ensembles Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring a variety of ensemble groupings
APR 30 2019
Philharmonic Community Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Classic orchestral favorites conducted by Hannah Schendel
MAY 3 2019
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The 5:40 Jazz Orchestra will present a program of classic jazz tunes directed by Jason Harms.
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 19 2019
Wind Symphony "Bon Voyage" Concert
3 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.