Benson Great Hall
Performing & Visual Arts
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.
Benson Great Hall and other spaces are available for rent, find out more!
Upcoming Events
APR 20 2024
APR 27 2024
Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring works for symphonic orchestra by Borodin, Saint-Saëns, and more!
MAY 3 2024
MAY 5 2024
Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Music lovers of all ages are welcome to this fun and family-friendly concert!
MAY 10 2024
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring Mozart's "Requiem in D Minor" and the 2024 Concerto-Aria Winners
MAY 12 2024
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Express Concert: Schubert’s The Great C Major Symphony with Richard Egarr
MAY 18 2024
Opera and Musical Theatre Scenes
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A staged, cabaret-style performance of favorite Opera and Musical Theatre Scenes.
MAY 25 2024
7 p.m.
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm
AUG 3 2024
2024 Physician Assistant Pinning and White Coat Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Benson Great Hall
Help us celebrate the classes of 2024 and 2025!