The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is a beautifully-restored treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers visitors a unique and visually stunning experience. The theater is located at 315 North Chestnut Street in the heart of downtown Lumberton. First opened in 1928 as a vaudeville and silent film house, the theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals.

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience 7pm Saturday April 1 This energetic and interactive Beatles Experience is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the legendary pop group. Through requests and memories, Yesterday and Today tells the audience’s story using the Beatles catalogue. The band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew […]

$15 – $30

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

ALL PERFORMANCES OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST HAVE SOLD OUT AND THERE ARE NO MORE SEATS AVAILABLE. THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS, SPONSORS, CAST AND CREW FOR MAKING THIS SUCCESS POSSIBLE!  WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE 2023-24 SEASON IN JULY AND TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE EARLY AUGUST.  Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Wednesday June 7 […]

$15 – $30

Masters of Soul

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Masters of Soul 7pm Friday September 15 A fan-favorite season opener and regular sell-out show, Masters of Soul is a celebration of artists discovered in the Motor City in the 1960s. The show features costumed, fully choreographed tributes to male and female groups of the era, backed by a band of seasoned musicians who have […]

$15 – $30

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra Saturday September 30 The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra (PRSO) is the leading professional ragtime orchestra in the United States. Under the direction of virtuoso Andrew Greene, PRSO recreates the syncopated stylings of a bygone era - Ragtime, Theater, and Dance music, along with underscoring classic silent films using an immense archive […]

$15 – $30

Darren Nicholson Band/Annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater Concert

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater Concert: Darren Nicholson Band 7pm Thursday October 19 Darren Nicholson is a bluegrass and Americana musician based in Haywood County in the mountains of western North Carolina. A GRAMMY®-nominee and recipient of multiple International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, Darren has appeared countless times on WSM’s Grand Ole Opry, at the […]

$15 – $20

School Edition: Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Monday November 20   10am   11:30am    1pm Tuesday November 21    10 and 11:30am This is the school version of the theater's popular annual Christmas show and is open to all public and private schools throughout the region, as well as special services organizations with teen and adult participants. The show runs approximately one hour […]

$10

Annual Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual Robeson County Christmas Show 7pm Thursday - Saturday December 7-9 1pm Saturday December 9 3pm Sunday December 10 7pm Friday December 15 1pm Saturday December 16 7pm Saturday December 16 The Carolina Civic Center Presents the region’s best holiday tradition, “The 12th annual Robeson County Christmas Show.” Created and directed by the theater’s resident […]

$15 – $30

“Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes” Featuring Jason Petty

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

“Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes” Featuring Jason Petty 7pm Saturday February 3 OBIE Award winner Jason Petty brings Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes to the theater in a celebration of a musician known the world over as the most influential singer/songwriter ever. Acclaimed performer/musician Jason Petty, along with his four piece band, gives […]

$15 – $30

The Motown Special with Denise Tichenor and Friends

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Return of The Motown Special with Denise Tichenor and Friends 7pm Saturday March 2 Following last season’s smashing success with audiences, Denise Tichenor returns with her band and full singer ensemble for a night of Motown, gospel and memories. In addition to Denise's outstanding ensemble of singers and musicians, and spectacular costume changes, special guests […]

$15 – $30

Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition 7pm Saturday March 30 Individual Tickets go on sale February 19, 2024. The very popular and competitive competition will feature 20 contestants competing in all categories of talent, from singing and dancing to instrumental and more. Auditions were held in February to determine qualifying contestants to showcase on […]

$20