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.
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Summer Theater Boot Camp

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold its “Summer Theater Boot Camp” July 17 through 22. The six-day artistic intensive program, ending with a culminating revue for friends and family, will allow campers ages 8 - 16 to develop essential acting skills, participate in theater games and exercises, create and act […]

Robeson County Christmas Show Auditions

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the year! The Carolina Civic Center hosts AUDITIONS for the region’s BEST CHRISTMAS SHOW "The 12th annual Robeson County Christmas Show." An original production directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary. The show, now in its 12th season is a heart-warming, holiday musical revue that the entire family […]

FREE

International Overdose Awareness Day Event

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 The Robeson Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Consortium is pleased to present on International Overdose Awareness Day, a locally filmed documentary capturing the struggles and triumphs of opioids in the Robeson community. The consortium is a group of multiple agencies working together since 2020 […]

FREE

Masters of Soul

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Masters of Soul 7pm Friday September 15 A fan-favorite season opener and regular sell-out show, Masters of Soul is a celebration of artists discovered in the Motor City in the 1960s. The show features costumed, fully choreographed tributes to male and female groups of the era, backed by a band of seasoned musicians who have […]

$15 – $30

Cause We Care evening of contemporary Christian music (rental event)

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

SPECIAL RENTAL EVENT Cause We Care Addiction Resource Group presents an evening of contemporary Christian music with the United Worship Band and 4PointsNorth. The host of the evening will be Published Author and Vertical Church Location Pastor, Hector Miray. All proceeds will assist Cause We Care in their fight against addiction in Robeson County and […]

$20

Downtown Revitalization Update

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Join Main Street Lumberton and Friends of Main Street Lumberton on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for a Downtown Revitalization Update! This event is open to the public and will take place at the Carolina Civic. A wine and cheese reception in the new pocket park on Elm Street will be hosted by […]

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra Saturday September 30 The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra (PRSO) is the leading professional ragtime orchestra in the United States. Under the direction of virtuoso Andrew Greene, PRSO recreates the syncopated stylings of a bygone era - Ragtime, Theater, and Dance music, along with underscoring classic silent films using an immense archive […]

$15 – $30

Art Stroll

Main Street Lumberton & FMSL are excited to announce the 3rd annual Main Street Art Stroll in downtown Lumberton. A big shout out to Robeson County Arts Council for serving as the title sponsor! For tickets, contact Joy McGugan at 910-736-4686 or Dencie Lambdin at 910-740-0905. Tickets may also be purchased at the following downtown […]

$15

Darren Nicholson Band/Annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater Concert

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater Concert: Darren Nicholson Band 7pm Thursday October 19 Darren Nicholson is a bluegrass and Americana musician based in Haywood County in the mountains of western North Carolina. A GRAMMY®-nominee and recipient of multiple International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, Darren has appeared countless times on WSM’s Grand Ole Opry, at the […]

$15 – $20

A Carolina Evening with Ivan Parker

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

This is a special rental event. Tickets are being sold only online or by telephone through the renter. Just click through the "Purchase Tickets Here" for all ticketing. Come join Ivan Parker, his friends Real Truth Revival and special guest Heartsong, for a night of worship and celebration at the historic Carolina Civic Center in […]