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

“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 […]

$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 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, […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

Free/Donation