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
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!
AUG 9 2024
Pinning Ceremony of the Post-Bacc Nursing Class of 2024
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony to honor our graduating cohort.
OCT 18 2024
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Wind Symphony performs in Benson Great Hall.
OCT 24 2024
Great Hall Choral Arts Festival
Benson Great Hall
Local high school choirs are invited to spend a day on campus for workshops with guest artist Jocelyn Hagen.
OCT 24 2024
Great Hall Choral Arts Festival Concert - Feat. Guest Artist Jocelyn Hagen
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel Choir welcomes local high school choirs to join them on the Benson Great Hall stage
OCT 25 2024
Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Chamber Orchestra performs in Benson Great Hall
OCT 29 2024
Bethel Wind Symphony Collaborative Concert with Wheaton Academy
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Wind Symphony welcomes the Wheaton Academy Concert Band and Orchestra to perform in Benson Great Hall
NOV 5 2024
2024 Performance Prize Competition Recital
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Student soloists perform in Bethel's Fall Music Performance Competition
NOV 8 2024
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's Jazz Orchestras perform in Benson Great Hall.
NOV 16 2024
Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Philharmonic Orchestra performs in Benson Great Hall
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 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 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