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A member of kite club launch his multicolor kite from the lawn

Campus Traditions

Events that should be on every student's bucket list.

Part of the magic of Belmont is the campus traditions that shape the overall Belmont experience. Our goal is to ensure that Belmont traditions enhance the Bruin experience and provide unforgettable, life-long memories. Check out the information and photos below to see the fun in action!

Fall Semester Favorites

Students on a carnival ride during Fall Fest

Hope Summit Fall Fest

Hope Summit Student Day of Celebration is a day full of unforgettable events for the campus community.

Four first year students sit on Belmont's lawn during a Welcome Week event

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is an unforgettable experience full of Belmont traditions, community connections, and must-see moments.

Students dancing the night away at Throwback Prom

Throwback Prom

A must attend first Friday in the fall event. Grab your friends, dress for the theme, and join the fun!

Belmont men's basketball player dunking a basketball over the head of a Lipscomb player

Battle of the Boulevard

Lose your voice cheering at Battle of the Boulevard when the Belmont Bruins take on the Lipscomb Bisons.

Students grabbing lunch at a Food Truck

From international cuisine, burgers, pizza and sweet treats; explore new flavors at Food Truck Friday!

Must See Live Performances

A sorority performs a song and dance routine on stage

Greek Sing

Belmont's Sororities & Fraternities create original dances and lyrics creating an unforgettable show. All money raised goes to St. Jude.

A student performs on a creatively lit stage

Best of the Best

Best of the Best brings together the winners of each of the 4 Showcase Series for a final performance.

A student rock band performing on stage

The Showcase Series

The Showcase Series is a full-scale concert projection completely run by Belmont students. Main Shows: Christian, Country, Pop/Rock and Urban.

A student performing in Belmont's production of Beauty and the Beast

Music & Theatre Productions

Belmont’s College of Music & Performing Arts performs several major productions per year, many are free for students to attend.

The entire School of Music performing Christmas at Belmont

Watch more than 600 student musicians celebrate the Christmas season at Belmont's annual Christmas at Belmont performance, broadcast nationally on PBS.

Events and Celebrations

Two students holding up their coffees at It Must Be Wednesday

It Must Be Wednesday

We believe in Wednesdays. IMBW features free coffee from Frothy Monkey and opportunities to connect with key organizations.

A student playing music on her guitar on the Lawn

Live on the Lawn

Check out talented Belmont students as they perform on The Lawn on Fridays in the Fall.

Four students pose for a photo during homecoming with two are wearing bear hats.

Homecoming Week

Belmont’s annual Homecoming week is a time for students, faculty, staff and alumni to come together as the Belmont community!

Three students from the Black Student Association at BruinLink Fair

BruinLink Fair

Wanting to join one of our 200+ student organizations? We have you covered. Come to the BruinLink Fair.