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New owners seek to preserve, expand Beltonian Theatre experience

April 10, 2026

The Beltonian Theatre is entering a new chapter under local ownership, with a focus on preserving its history while expanding its role in the community.

Joey and Katie Carlin recently purchased the historic downtown theater, which first opened in 1922 and has long served as a gathering place for residents of Belton. The couple said their decision to buy the property was driven by both personal ties and concern for its future.

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Historic Beltonian Theatre gets new local owners with movies, live shows set to return to downtown Belton TX

BELTON — A new chapter is beginning for the historic Beltonian Theatre as a local couple prepares to reopen the beloved downtown

The Beltonian Theatre to reopen this summer following sale

BELTON, Texas (KXXV) — The historic Beltonian Theatre shut its doors last year and went on the market for sale, but moviegoers

‘We’re excited’ | Beltonian Theatre set to close sale in March

The historic Beltonian Theatre, a cultural hub in downtown Belton, is entering a new era with local buyers committed to preserving its

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New owners seek to preserve, expand Beltonian Theatre experience

The Beltonian Theatre’s new owners plan to restore the building’s historic features while introducing concerts, comedy and other live events alongside films BELTON, Texas

The Beltonian Theatre

In May 1922, the Temple Daily Telegram announced the name of Belton’s new picture show house as “The Beltonian.” From a list of over

COMING SOON

LIVE EVENT

We Ride at Dawn: Hannah Berner

July 3

CEREMONY

The Beltonian Theatre Grand Opening

June 27th

COMMUNITY EVENT

Independence Day Celebration

July 4th

LIVE EVENT

We Ride at Dawn: Hannah Berner

Aug 4