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

My Time to Shine Talent Competition

7pm Saturday March 25 My Time to Shine 4 Talent Competition Our hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition.  Includes all categories of talent – from singing and dancing to juggling and more.  Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with cash and gift prizes going to the top […]

$15

Exhibit Reception: “Life of the Theater”

SPECIAL EVENT 5:30pm Thursday April 20 Opening Reception for “The Life of the Theater” Exhibit Join us for opening night of our newest lobby exhibit featuring historic and current photographs of our beautiful, and beautifully-restored, theater which first opened in 1928. Photographs of the theater’s stunning architectural details by Jody Johnson (PhotoRad Photography) will be on […]

Free

United Way Lip Sync Battle

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

An Event You Don't Want to Miss! Event Details: Thursday, May 11th, at the Carolina Civic Center (315 N. Chestnut St. Lumberton, N.C., 28358) Street Party 6 pm - 7 pm Time to Socialize with beer, wine and hors d‘ oeuvres Main Event 7 pm - 9 pm Individual and Group performances Performances Family Oriented […]

$30 – $50

Glen Campbell Alzheimer’s Documentary

Join the Alzheimer's Association of Eastern North Carolina and the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater for a free community screening of the documentary, "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me," on Thursday, September 28th! FREE Alzheimer's Disease resources and information about the upcoming Lumberton Walk to End Alzheimer's (Saturday, October 14th at Wesley Pines) will be provided. Please […]

FREE

The Outliers

Bluegrass on the Blackwater Featuring The Outliers An annual event in partnership with the Robeson County Arts Council, this year features The Outliers, the popular five-piece eclectic bluegrass ensemble hailing from Raleigh. The Outliers creates an acoustic music experience with influences ranging from the founders of bluegrass music to new originals and ancient tunes from […]

Comedian James Gregory

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

7:30pm Friday January 26, 2018 Comedian James Gregory James Gregory, often referred to as “The Funniest Man in America,” returns to the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton on January 26 for one performance only.  Tickets $28 or $35 Middle Front (limited quantity). TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22! Ticketing Information Tickets […]

$28 – $35

“Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten” Documentary and Panel Discussion

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

“Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten,” at 7pm Thursday February 22, 2018 The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater, in partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), will screen the CashWorks HD Productions documentary “Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten,” at 7pm Thursday, February 22, followed by a panel discussion about the film. Doors will […]

FREE

Mac Powell and the Family Reunion

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

On February 23rd, come join Mac and his band, The Family Reunion, for an evening that’s equal parts Gospel, Country, and Rock. He’ll blend together classic and sing along Gospel, Country, and American Rock songs, along with some of his favorite THIRD DAY numbers, and his latest original country tunes. Joining him will be North […]

$25 – $50

Miss Amazing Pageant

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Hosted by the Robeson County Special Olympics, the Robeson County Miss Amazing Pageant provides girls with physical and intellectual disabilities an opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem in a caring and supportive environment. Admission is $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door.  Doors open 3pm for 4pm show.   Grades K-5               Little Miss Amazing Grades […]

$5

Robeson Rises Documentary Film and Discussion

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Opponents of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) will premiere a new short film “Robeson Rises” highlighting the fight against the ACP in Robeson County. The  600-mile pipeline proposed by Duke Energy and Dominion Power plans to bring fracked gas from West Virginia across Virginia and through eight North Carolina Counties, ending in Pembroke and Prospect […]

FREE