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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Spring Auditions Feb. 11-13

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

CLICK HERE --->Official 2022 My Time To Shine AUDITION APPLICATION The Carolina Civic Center in downtown Lumberton will hold auditions Feb. 11 through Feb. 13 for its annual “My Time to Shine Talent Competition” and its June production of “The Wizard of Oz.” All auditions will be held at 315 N. Chestnut St. in downtown […]

Balsam Range

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Balsam Range 7pm Saturday February 26 The acclaimed bluegrass group Balsam Range will visit the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton for a 7pm Saturday February 26 performance. Tickets for the show are Individuals $25, Seniors (65+) and Military $22. Students $10. Group discount rates of $20 each for groups of 10 or […]

$10 – $25

My Time to Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater will host its eighth annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition 7pm Saturday March 19. The very popular and competitive competition will feature 14 contestants competing in all categories of talent, from singing and dancing to instrumental and more. Auditions were held in February to determine qualifying contestants to […]

$15

Brianna Goodwin Art Reception

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold a reception 5:30-7pm Thursday April 7 for an exhibit featuring artwork by artist Brianna Goodwin. Emerge: The Art of Brianna Goodwin will be on display March 19 through April 22 in the theater’s main lobby.  In addition to the reception, the exhibit can be […]

Free and open to the public

Just Added! Circus on Ice

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THIS IS A RENTAL EVENT WITH TICKETS SOLD BY THE RENTER THROUGH THE LINK BELOW PERFORMANCES AT 3PM AND 5:30PM (1.5 HOURS EACH) An elegant ballet on ice combined with magnificent traditional circus acts. It is a real magical performance for all ages. About this event Come and have a great family time! The great […]

$15 – $25

Cornell Gunter’s Coasters

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Cornell Gunter’s Coasters 7pm Friday April 22 The Coasters are an American Rhythm & Blues and rock ‘n’ roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with “Searchin” and “Young Blood”, their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters […]

$10 – $25

Wizard of Oz

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

In-person and telephone box office will close 5pm Friday for the Memorial Day holiday weekend and will reopen 1pm on Tuesday, May 31. Tickets are available for purchase anytime through the PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! button on this page. The Wizard of Oz Thursday June 9 – 7pm Friday June 10 – 7pm Saturday June 11 […]

$10 – $25

Robeson County 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 with them. The Carolina Civic Center hosts AUDITIONS for the region’s BEST CHRISTMAS SHOW "The 11th annual Robeson County Christmas Show." An original production directed […]

RCAC Members Exhibit Reception

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Announcing our fall RCAC Members Exhibit reception Sept 22nd from 5:30-7pm at the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater! We are still accepting submissions so if you have art that you would like to submit, please follow the link below! NO entry free, but must be an active member to submit! FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR APPLICATION 

The Neither One of Us Concert: Yolanda Rabun Sings Gladys

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Neither One of Us Concert: Yolanda Rabun Sings Gladys 7pm Friday September 23 Neither One of Us: Yolanda Sings Gladys is a fun, nostalgic evening of soul music recorded by the Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, and delivered by the talented national recording and chart-topping artist, Yolanda Rabun and her astounding band. This walk […]

$15 – $30