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.

Season Announcement Party!

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Be the first to know our 2018-19 Mainstage Season as we show our appreciation to our current season sponsors and patrons with a special presentation. Enjoy an evening of live music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres while you watch the unveiling of our mainstage performance season. With opportunities to win show tickets to the performances of […]

Free and open to the public!

Christmas Show Auditions

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

“A Robeson County Christmas Show” Auditions!!! The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theatre is holding auditions for its 7th Annual “A Robeson County Christmas Show” original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, the show is a heart-warming, holiday musical revue that the entire family will enjoy. The show will feature a talented local […]

FREE

“Al: My Brother” Documentary Film

Documentary Film Premiere of “Al: My Brother” 7pm Thursday March 7 "AL: MY BROTHER" is the true story of white civil rights activist/attorney Alan McSurely, and his over 50-year battle against racism and white supremacy. At age 82 today, McSurely has worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Stokely Carmichael and Floyd McKissick, among other civil […]

$5

Public Dance Workshop with La Patronal

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

When La Patronal visits the theater on Saturday March 30, 2019 from Peru to share their authentic Peruvian festival music with a 7pm performance, they also will be offering a free community dance workshop that afternoon. An amazing opportunity to learn about a different culture! FOLLOW THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENING PERFORMANCE. […]

FREE and open to the public

Hawley Magic

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Hawley Magic are internationally renowned illusionists, Jonathan and Trisha Hawley.  They were a finalist on America’s Got Talent, featured in the UK on the award winning TV show The Cruise, were nominated Princess Cruise Lines Entertainers of the Year, starred in the world’s biggest magic convention in Blackpool, England, and were resident illusionist on board […]

$20

Christmas Show Auditions

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

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 its 8th Annual "A Robeson County Christmas Show" original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix […]

Hurricane Scheduling

The theater will be closed at least Wednesday and Thursday, and possibly Friday, due to expected inclement weather conditions. Tickets can always be purchased any time online through each event's web site page (there will be a convenience fee). Otherwise, Box office is expected to re-open 12pm Monday September 9.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Movie

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

A short seasonal movie at the theater following the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on the downtown plaza. Tree lighting:  Lumberton Downtown Plaza, Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6:30pm This event is free and open to the public. Entertainment provided by SHECANIAH MUSIC Free hay rides, hot cocoa and cookies during the lighting of the tree.  […]

FREE

Auditions: My Time To Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

7th Annual My Time To Shine - Talent Competition Our 7th Annual, hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition. Includes all categories of talent from singing and dancing to juggling. Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with cash prizes going to the top contestants. But it’s more than […]

FREE

Auditions: Wizard of Oz

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Open Auditions (by appointment only) The Wizard of Oz Sunday, March 8th Open Auditions will be conducted March 8 for adult and youth roles for the Carolina Civic Center's June production of Wizard of Oz. Entertaining audiences for generations, this beloved tale follows a distraught Dorothy Gale as she is swept away on an adventure […]