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

Balsam Range

Returning from their sold-out 2015 performance, Balsam Range’s ascent to the top of the Bluegrass world has left a well-marked trail of success since the band’s inception in 2007. One of the genre’s most award-winning artists in recent years, they have garnered ten International Bluegrass Music Association Awards on the heels of six critically acclaimed […]

$10 – $25

Auditions: Into the Woods

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Auditions also will be held 3pm February 11 at the theater for the musical “Into the Woods,” scheduled to be staged at the theater June 8-10 and June 15 - 16.  See below for character breakdown and audition requirements for each role. The Tony Award-winning “Into the Woods” follows a Baker and his wife, who wish […]

“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

Young Irelanders

The Young Irelanders Get your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations off to an early, and musical, start with this special concert by performers straight from Ireland.  The Young Irelanders comprises eight sensational performers who have Irish traditional music, song and dance running through their veins. Although still in their 20’s and 30’s, these performers have achieved […]

$10 – $25

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

My Time to Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. GENERAL SEATING. ARRIVE EARLY FOR BEST SEATS!   Our hugely popular –and very competitive- annual talent competition.  Includes all categories of talent – from singing and dancing to juggling and instrumental.  Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage (audition dates to be announced soon), […]

$15

Candidates Forum

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

LUMBERTON — A forum featuring candidates for sheriff and district attorney will be held on April 10 at the Carolina Civic Center in downtown Lumberton.  The nonpartisan event, which is being sponsored by the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce and The Robesonian, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend. The […]

FREE

3 Redneck Tenors

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

MAINSTAGE SERIES 7pm Friday April 27 3 Redneck Tenors - Down Home Laughs, Big City Music Conceived by friends and fellow performers Matthew Lord, Blake Davidson, and Johanthan Fruge, 3 Redneck Tenors is a fresh new take on the Three Tenors model. These fellows sing all styles of music from modern pop to opera, and everything in between. Trained at […]

$10 – $25