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
SEPT 25 2018
David Brooks: The Road to Character
7 p.m. Benson Great Hall
When civil discourse seems elusive, hearing stories of women and men of character who can bridge divides can build hope.
SEPT 29 2018
Hong Wang, cello & Herbert Johnson, piano
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A faculty recital featuring works for cello and piano
OCT 15 2018
OCT 19 2018
Family Weekend Jazz Orchestras Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Jazz classics presented by the 11:15 and 5:40 Jazz Orchestras.
OCT 20 2018
Family Weekend Combined Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel choirs, band, and orchestra present a fall collage concert.
OCT 26 2018
Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A concert of classic orchestral literature conducted by Director of String Activities Hannah Schendel
NOV 1 2018
6:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Free community forum focused on substance use prevention
NOV 2 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Wind Symphony under the direction of Steven Thompson presents its annual fall concert.
NOV 6 2018
Christian High School Choral Festival
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for the third annual concert presented by the Bethel choirs and area Twin City Christian high school choirs hosted by Bethel University!
NOV 13 2018
Philharmonic Community Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A concert of orchestral favorites, conducted by Hannah Schendel
NOV 15 2018
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A competition featuring the finest student solo performances in vocal, keyboard, and instrumental.
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
FEB 7 2019
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.