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.

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

$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 […]

“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 […]

$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 […]

The Motown Special with Denise Tichenor and Friends

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Return of The Motown Special with Denise Tichenor and Friends 7pm Saturday March 2 Following last season’s smashing success with audiences, Denise Tichenor returns with her band and full singer […]

$15 – $30

Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition 7pm Saturday March 30 Individual Tickets go on sale February 19, 2024. The very popular and competitive competition will feature 20 contestants competing […]

$20

Little Mermaid

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Spring Musical: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Wednesday June 5 – 7 pm Thursday June 6 – 7pm Friday June 7 – 7pm Saturday June 8 – 1pm    Saturday June 8 […]

$15 – $30