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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Christmas Show Auditions

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 hosts AUDITIONS for "The 10th annual Robeson County Christmas Show" original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, […]

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Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater, located at 315 North Chestnut Street in downtown Lumberton, will be presenting a classic film series as it re-opens its doors to the public. The four films in the series represent some of the most popular movies of all time and are appropriate for audiences of all ages. Tickets […]

$5

Masters of Soul

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COVID RESTRICTION: MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THIS SHOW AND MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. Masters of Soul 7pm Friday September 17 A regular sell-out show, Masters of Soul is a celebration of artists discovered in the Motor City in the 1960s. […]

$10 – $25

Kruger Brothers

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COVID RESTRICTION: MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THIS SHOW AND MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. Bluegrass on the Blackwater Annual Event: The Kruger Brothers 7pm Thursday October 28 In an ever-expanding body of work, Jens Kruger (banjo, vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar, lead […]

$10 – $15

Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COVID RESTRICTION: MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THIS SHOW AND MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.  PROOF OF VACCINE AND/OR SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Annual Robeson County Christmas Show 7pm Thursday - Saturday December 9-11 7pm […]

$10 – $25

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Please Note: Masks will be required for admission to this performance but proof of vaccination will not be required. There will not be social distancing protocols in place. Glenn Miller Orchestra 7pm Saturday January 29 The theater welcomes back a favorite touring big band to perfectly complement the setting of our historic theater that first […]

$10 – $25

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 […]

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