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 24 2018
Great Hall Choral Arts Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring the Bethel Choir, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, and Twin City area high school choirs
APR 26 2018
Chamber Ensembles Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring a variety of ensemble groupings including piano duets, a flute quartet, and a saxophone-marimba duet
APR 28 2018
APR 29 2018
MAY 1 2018
Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Beethoven and Sibelius conducted by Hannah Schendel
MAY 4 2018
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 11 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Music Department's Spring Festival featuring student winners of the concerto-aria competition.
MAY 13 2018
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 15 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Professor of Music Stephen Self will open up the mighty Blackinton organ.
MAY 19 2018
Benson Great Hall
This rental client presents their 2018 show: Heard It through the Grapevine.
MAY 20 2018
Bethel Choir "Bon Voyage" Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Choir under conductor Gene Peterson will present their Bon Voyage concert to kick off the 2018 International Tour to Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia.
MAY 21 2018
MAY 22 2018
MAY 23 2018
MAY 24 2018
MAY 25 2018
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Ceremony and reception for graduating CAS nursing students to receive their nurses pin.
MAY 25 2018
Royal Reception and Senior Celebration
5 p.m. Dining Center and Benson Great Hall
A special reception and time or worship for seniors and their families
MAY 27 2018
Benson Great Hall
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm, 4pm
MAY 29 2018
Benson Great Hall
This rental event is not sponsored or endorsed by Bethel.
MAY 30 2018
MAY 31 2018
JUNE 2 2018
JUNE 3 2018
JUNE 7 2018
NOV 29 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's talented musicians usher in the Christmas season through joyful song
NOV 30 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's talented musicians usher in the Christmas season through joyful song
DEC 1 2018
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's talented musicians usher in the Christmas season through joyful song
DEC 1 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's talented musicians usher in the Christmas season through joyful song
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