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.

Sweet Potato Pie Virtual Thanksgiving

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

This event was filmed on our stage and screened virtually through the theater's Facebook page and web site with a 7pm October 17 premiere. You can view it on Facebook at "Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater" Sweet Potato Pie – VIRTUAL Concert Event 7pm Thursday, November 26, 2020 (Thanksgiving Night) www.carolinaciviccenter.com or on our Facebook […]

Free/Donation

Summer Theater Boot Camp

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Open to ages 8-16 Click here to download application Click here to download flyer The Carolina Civic Center production staff are excited to announce our “Summer Theater Boot Camp” to all our theater family and patrons! Our six-day artistic intensive program, ending with a culminating revue for friends and family, will allow our young campers […]

Christmas Show Auditions

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the year! Do you know any talented individuals that enjoy singing, dancing, and being in the spot light? If so, please share this information with them. The Carolina Civic hosts AUDITIONS for "The 10th annual Robeson County Christmas Show" original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, […]

Spring Auditions Feb. 11-13

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

CLICK HERE --->Official 2022 My Time To Shine AUDITION APPLICATION The Carolina Civic Center in downtown Lumberton will hold auditions Feb. 11 through Feb. 13 for its annual “My Time to Shine Talent Competition” and its June production of “The Wizard of Oz.” All auditions will be held at 315 N. Chestnut St. in downtown […]

Main Street Community Engagement Event

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

An informative evening in Downtown Lumberton. Brought to you by Main Street Lumberton and Friends. Outdoor reception to follow.

Annex Preview Celebration

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater located in Lumberton, NC will hold a special “Annex Preview Celebration” 5:30-7pm Thursday October 13 that will provide the public a glimpse of the plans and features of the annex addition that will break ground next spring. The multi-purpose addition will add 9,000-square-feet on the south side of the […]

FREE

Summer Theater Boot Camp

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold its “Summer Theater Boot Camp” July 17 through 22. The six-day artistic intensive program, ending with a culminating revue for friends and family, will allow campers ages 8 - 16 to develop essential acting skills, participate in theater games and exercises, create and act […]

International Overdose Awareness Day Event

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 The Robeson Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Consortium is pleased to present on International Overdose Awareness Day, a locally filmed documentary capturing the struggles and triumphs of opioids in the Robeson community. The consortium is a group of multiple agencies working together since 2020 […]

FREE

Downtown Revitalization Update

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Join Main Street Lumberton and Friends of Main Street Lumberton on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for a Downtown Revitalization Update! This event is open to the public and will take place at the Carolina Civic. A wine and cheese reception in the new pocket park on Elm Street will be hosted by […]

Art Stroll

Main Street Lumberton & FMSL are excited to announce the 3rd annual Main Street Art Stroll in downtown Lumberton. A big shout out to Robeson County Arts Council for serving as the title sponsor! For tickets, contact Joy McGugan at 910-736-4686 or Dencie Lambdin at 910-740-0905. Tickets may also be purchased at the following downtown […]

$15