The Abbey Players are in their 138th season of continuous theatre on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. Having a long-celebrated tradition of fostering and nurturing the creative spirit within Gaston County, The Abbey Players offer artistic, educational, and community events for both the college community and patrons across the greater Metrolina area. Local and regional artists collaborate and perform with students, benefitting all who participate and attend. The Players also support the college’s dance company, The Abbey Dancers, which operates the entire academic year and presents an annual showcase, with specific performances offered to area schools. In addition to a full mainstage season and special events, they partner with local schools and community non-profits to welcome audiences to enjoy free concerts, plays, reader’s theatre, and musicals.

Arts at the Abbey provides free cultural opportunities on the Belmont Abbey College campus for students and the community at large. Performers include locally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists and ensembles. Previous seasons have included musicians from Germany, Poland, Venezuela, Peru, and Australia and featured instruments such as the classical guitar, flute, and harp. To be on the mailing list or for more information about The Arts at the Abbey program, please call 704-461-6012.