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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

JUNE 27 2025

Summer Piano Academy Faculty Concert - "Rhythms in Motion"

7 p.m. Benson Great Hall

A Night of Dance-Inspired Masterworks

JULY 2 2025

Summer Piano Academy

Overnight camp from June 26-July 2

AUG 1 2025

Pinning Ceremony of the Post-Bacc Nursing Class of 2025

3 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Join us for the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony to honor our graduating cohort.

AUG 9 2025

2025 Physician Assistant Pinning and White Coat Ceremony

10:30 a.m. Benson Great Hall

Celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2025 and the Class of 2026's transition from didactic to clinical year.

SEPT 7 2025

Faculty Chamber Concert

3 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Join us for an evening of chamber music performed by Bethel’s talented music faculty.

OCT 17 2025

Wind Symphony Fall Concert

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Conductor Ben Blasko makes his Benson Great Hall debut with the Wind Symphony

OCT 23 2025

Faculty Recital: Dr. Elizabeth Allison, piano

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Faculty Recital in Benson Great Hall

OCT 25 2025

Newton: Saved by Amazing Grace

7 p.m. Benson Great Hall

An oratorio about the story of John Newton.

OCT 30 2025

2025 Performance Prize Competition Recital

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Bethel's annual fall performance competition for student musicians

NOV 1 2025

Lucia Chorum & Royal Register Fall Concert

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Join us for an inspiring program of choral works written specifically for men's and women's voices

NOV 14 2025

Jazz Orchestra Fall Concert

7:30 p.m.

Get ready for a night of swing and improv with Bethel’s Jazz Orchestras!

NOV 15 2025

Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Concert

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Join us for an inspiring evening of works for full orchestra, directed by Dr. Brad Cawyer

DEC 4 2025

Festival of Christmas

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Bethel's 69th Festival of Christmas

DEC 5 2025

Festival of Christmas

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Bethel's 69th Festival of Christmas

DEC 6 2025

Festival of Christmas

2 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Bethel's 69th Festival of Christmas

DEC 6 2025

Festival of Christmas

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Bethel's 69th Festival of Christmas

DEC 11 2025

Swingin' on the Egg with Bethel Jazz Orchestra

7 p.m. On "The Egg" in the Brushaber Commons Atrium

Celebrate the season with a festive evening of swing dancing, live jazz, and Christmas cheer!