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

Raleigh Ringers

MAINSTAGE SERIES 3pm Sunday April 9 The Raleigh Ringers The Raleigh Ringers is an internationally acclaimed, advanced community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock ‘n’ roll tunes arranged just […]

$10 – $25

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

Glenn Miller Orchestra

MAINSTAGE SERIES 7pm Friday May 19 Glenn Miller Orchestra The theater welcomes back a favorite touring big band from last year to perfectly complement the setting of our historic theater that first opened in 1928 – just 10 years before the original version of this famous big band was formed. The world famous GMO, with […]

$10 – $25

Nunsense: The Musical

MAINSTAGE SERIES Nunsense – the Musical 7pm Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10   3pm Sunday June 11 7pm Friday and Saturday June 16 and 17   3pm June 18 Opening Night Reception: The Carolina Civic Center invites you to our “Nuns Night Out” opening night reception. Enjoy an evening of light hors d’oeuvres, sweets and […]

$10 – $25

Christmas Show Auditions

“A Robeson County Christmas Show” Auditions at the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theatre is holding auditions for its sixth Annual “A Robeson County Christmas Show” original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, the show is a heart-warming, holiday musical revue that the entire family will enjoy. […]

A Temptations Revue featuring Barrington “Bo” Henderson

Bringing the unforgettable songs of Motown back to your venue is "A Temptations Revue" featuring former lead singer of the Temptations and Grammy Award winner Barrington "Bo" Henderson (1998-2003), one of the only Temptations lead singers to have received a Grammy. This dynamic and driving show spans more than a decade of Temptations classics, every […]

$10 – $25

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

Riders in the Sky Salute Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys

Celebrating their fortieth anniversary this year, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with […]

$10 – $25