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.

Events

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 […]

A Robeson County Christmas Show Virtual Special

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

With the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater closed to live audiences due to the governor’s executive order greatly limiting in-person crowd sizes, the theater’s very popular annual “A Robeson County Christmas Show” will temporarily be transformed into a virtual streaming link option to be purchased and viewed from the cozy comfort of your home. Watching […]

$15

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, […]