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

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 15 through 20. 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 […]

Carolina Comedy Jam

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THIRD COMIC JUST ADDED = MORE LAUGHS FOR YOUR DOLLARS! Annie Witter is a comic who’s a New Yorker by nature but now calls Wilmington, NC home. She’s been on Sirius XM, Lifetime TV and now you can hear her as Hootin’ Annie on 97.9 Bear Radio in coastal Carolina. She talks all about being […]

$15 – $30

Annual 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 13th annual Robeson County Christmas Show." An original production directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary. The show, now in its 13th season is a heart-warming, holiday musical revue that the entire family […]

A Night of Silent Film and Organ Music with Mark Andersen

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

A Fundraiser for the Robeson County Arts Council The theater's "Mighty Morton" organ is featured during a special evening of new and classic silent film as well as nostalgic tunes performed by master musician and composer Mark Andersen. The performance will start out with the screening of the short film "Applecalypse", which was created by […]

$15 – $20

Christmas School Show Reservations Start 1pm Sept. 5!

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THE SCHOOL SHOW FLYER CAN BE DOWNLOADED BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK:  School Show 2024 flyer Dear Teachers, At 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 5, we will officially begin taking reservations for our school field trip shows for “The 13th Annual Robeson County Christmas Show.” Show times are: Monday, Nov 25 at 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm Tuesday, […]

The Drifters

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Our season opener! The Drifters - Rock & Roll Hall of Famers 7pm Friday September 13 Up on the Roof.  Under the Boardwalk.  This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby.  Dance with Me.  Spanish Harlem.  Stand by Me.  The list of hits goes on and on. THE DRIFTERS…one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups […]

$15 – $30

Annual Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual Robeson County Christmas Show 7pm Friday December 6 1pm Saturday December 7 7pm Saturday December 7 3pm Sunday December 8 7pm Friday December 13 1pm Saturday December 14 7pm Saturday December 14 1pm  Sunday December 15 The Carolina Civic Center Presents the region’s best holiday tradition, “The 13th annual Robeson County Christmas Show.” Directed […]

$15 – $30

John Brown Little Big Band, Featuring Shana Tucker

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

John Brown Little Big Band, Featuring Shana Tucker 7pm Saturday February 8 The John Brown “little” Big Band is an 11-piece band that has a BIG sound! The group packs a punch and has the big band sound and features the return to the theater of vocalist Shana Tucker, a favorite of North Carolina audiences. […]

$15 – $30

AUDITIONS: My Time to Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Our 11th 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 $1800 in cash prizes going to the top contestants. AUDITIONS: *February 15th (11am) *February 16th (2:30pm) A completed application […]

The Legacy Gospel Night featuring Vickie Winans, Denise Tichenor and Friends 

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Legacy Gospel Night featuring Vickie Winans, Denise Tichenor and Friends 7pm Saturday February 22 Following last season’s smashing success with audiences, Denise Tichenor returns with her band and full singer ensemble for a night of gospel and memories. The RevNation Gospel Concert offers a full gospel concert with a “Gaither” gospel feel! This year’s […]

$15 – $40