Benson Great Hall
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
NOV 8 2024
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's Jazz Orchestras perform in Benson Great Hall.
NOV 15 2024
2024 Performance Prize Competition Recital *Date Change*
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Student soloists perform in Bethel's Fall Music Performance Competition
NOV 19 2024
Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Philharmonic Orchestra performs in Benson Great Hall
DEC 5 2024
DEC 6 2024
DEC 7 2024
DEC 7 2024
DEC 14 2024
DEC 20 2024
For graduating students in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School
FEB 6 2025
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for Bethel's 2025 Winter Production, Cinderella, an opera "dramedy" by Gioachino Rossini
FEB 7 2025
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for Bethel's 2025 Winter Production, Cinderella, an opera "dramedy" by Gioachino Rossini
FEB 8 2025
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for Bethel's 2025 Winter Production, Cinderella, an opera "dramedy" by Gioachino Rossini
FEB 9 2025
2:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for Bethel's 2025 Winter Production, Cinderella, an opera "dramedy" by Gioachino Rossini
FEB 16 2025
Mississippi Valley Orchestra: Rachmaninoff 3
3 p.m.
Stunning performances of Dvořák, Bao, and Rachmaninoff. Also featuring the Saint Paul Piano Teachers Association Concerto Competition 2024 Winner.
FEB 27 2025
2025 Concerto-Aria Competition Recital
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for an evening of musical excellence and support our talented students as they demonstrate their dedication and skill.
APR 4 2025
Lucia Chorum and Royal Register Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for an evening of inspiring choral music
APR 5 2025
Steven Thompson Alumni Band Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel Band Alumni are welcomed back to perform with the Wind Symphony
APR 6 2025
Mississippi Valley Orchestra: Mozart's Requiem
3 p.m.
Exceptionally talented guest artists and choirs join the orchestra to present this moving program of music by Bao, Strauss, and Mozart.
APR 15 2025
Chamber Ensembles Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for an evening of chamber music performed by small ensembles of student instrumentalists.
APR 26 2025
Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join faculty, alumni, and the Bethel music community for an evening of inspiring music for full orchestra.
MAY 2 2025
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join Bethel's Jazz Orchestras for a family-friendly concert celebrating some of the best in jazz
MAY 4 2025
Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Music-lovers of all ages are invited to this fun and family-friendly concert!
MAY 9 2025
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Featuring the Festival Choir and Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and the 2025 Concerto-Aria Competition winners.
MAY 17 2025
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A fun, cabaret-style performance of musical theatre scenes favorites
MAY 24 2025
7 p.m.
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and Graduate School | 1pm