Performing & Visual Arts
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
SEPT 1 2026
Music and Performing Arts Auditions
Sign up for 2026-2027 performing arts opportunities.
SEPT 1 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 2 2026
Music and Performing Arts Auditions
Sign up for 2026-2027 performing arts opportunities.
SEPT 2 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 3 2026
Music and Performing Arts Auditions
Sign up for 2026-2027 performing arts opportunities.
SEPT 3 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 4 2026
Music and Performing Arts Auditions
Sign up for 2026-2027 performing arts opportunities.
SEPT 4 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 5 2026
Music and Performing Arts Auditions
Sign up for 2026-2027 performing arts opportunities.
SEPT 5 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 6 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 7 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 8 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 9 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 10 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 11 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 12 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 13 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 14 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 15 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 16 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 17 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 18 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 19 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 20 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 21 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 22 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 23 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 24 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 25 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 26 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 27 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 27 2026
SEPT 28 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 29 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
SEPT 30 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 1 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 2 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 3 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 3 2026
OCT 4 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 5 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 6 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 7 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 8 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 9 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 10 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 11 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 12 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 13 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 14 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 15 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 15 2026
7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 16 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 16 2026
Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Brad Cawyer in Benson Great Hall
OCT 16 2026
7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 17 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 17 2026
7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 18 2026
Yes, No. Yes, No. New Sabbatical Work by Jessica Henderson
Olson Gallery
On view in the Olson Gallery: August 31 – October 18, 2026
OCT 18 2026
2 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 22 2026
7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 23 2026
7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 23 2026
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Kathryn Wert in Benson Great Hall
OCT 24 2026
7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 25 2026
2 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A two-act comedy in the Black Box Theatre
OCT 27 2026
2026 Performance Prize Competition Recital
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Bethel's annual fall performance competition for student musicians
OCT 30 2026
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Jason Harms in Benson Great Hall
NOV 1 2026
Lucia Chorum & Royal Register Fall Concert
3 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Brad Beale in Benson Great Hall
NOV 5 2026
NOV 5 2026
Great Hall Choral Arts Festival Concert
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Featuring Bethel Choir and local high school choirs
DEC 3 2026
DEC 4 2026
DEC 5 2026
DEC 5 2026
DEC 8 2026
Swingin' on the Egg with Bethel Jazz Orchestra
7 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a festive evening of swing dancing, live jazz, and Christmas cheer!
FEB 4 2027
La Esmeralda: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
An opera by Louise Bertin and Victor Hugo
FEB 5 2027
La Esmeralda: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
An opera by Louise Bertin and Victor Hugo
FEB 6 2027
La Esmeralda: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
An opera by Louise Bertin and Victor Hugo
FEB 7 2027
La Esmeralda: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
An opera by Louise Bertin and Victor Hugo
FEB 13 2027
Performance Scholarship Audition Competition Day
10 a.m.
Scholarship Auditions for the 27-28 Incoming Class
FEB 25 2027
2027 Concerto/Aria Competition Recital
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Annual Student Performance Competition
FEB 28 2027
Faculty Recital: Dr. Julia Heinen with 4 Low Pitches Bass Clarinet Quartet
3 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Faculty artist, Julia Heinen, performs in Benson Great Hall.
MAR 19 2027
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Merrin Guice Gill in Benson Great Hall
APR 2 2027
Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Brad Cawyer in Benson Great Hall
APR 9 2027
Lucia Chorum and Royal Register Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Brad Beale in Benson Great Hall
APR 13 2027
APR 16 2027
Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Brad Cawyer in Benson Great Hall
APR 18 2027
Encore Wind Ensemble and Bethel Wind Symphony Collaborative Concert
3 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Performed in Benson Great Hall
APR 24 2027
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Kathryn Wert in Benson Great Hall
APR 30 2027
MAY 2 2027
Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert
3 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Conducted by Deb Garvey in Benson Great Hall
MAY 7 2027
7:30 p.m. | Benson Great Hall
Featuring Bethel's Festival Choir, Festival Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and 2027 Concerto/Aria Winners
MAY 11 2027
Swingin' on the Egg with Bethel Jazz Orchestra
7 p.m.
Join us for an evening of swing dancing and live jazz!