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

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 […]

School Edition: Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Monday November 20   10am   11:30am    1pm Tuesday November 21    10 and 11:30am This is the school version of the theater's popular annual Christmas show and is open to all public and private schools throughout the region, as well as special services organizations with teen and adult participants. The show runs approximately one hour […]

$10

Annual Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual Robeson County Christmas Show 7pm Thursday - Saturday December 7-9 1pm Saturday December 9 3pm Sunday December 10 7pm Friday December 15 1pm Saturday December 16 7pm Saturday December 16 The Carolina Civic Center Presents the region’s best holiday tradition, “The 12th annual Robeson County Christmas Show.” Created and directed by the theater’s resident […]

$15 – $30

AUDITIONS: The Little Mermaid

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

AUDITION DATES: *Friday, January 26th from (5:30-9pm) *Saturday, January 27th from (10am-1pm) POTENTIAL MANDATORY CALLBACKS: *Wednesday, January 31st (6pm) PERFORMANCE DATES: June 5th through June 9th Directed by Kendrix Singletary and based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for […]

“Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes” Featuring Jason Petty

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

“Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes” Featuring Jason Petty 7pm Saturday February 3 OBIE Award winner Jason Petty brings Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes to the theater in a celebration of a musician known the world over as the most influential singer/songwriter ever. Acclaimed performer/musician Jason Petty, along with his four piece band, gives […]

$15 – $30

AUDITIONS: My Time to Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Our 10th Annual, hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition. Includes all categories of talent from singing and dancing to instrumentalist. Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with over $3000 in cash prizes going to the top contestants. NEW THIS YEAR: "My Time To Shine KIDS!" We are […]