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

Wilmington on Fire Documentary Film

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

As part of the theater's "Films That Matter" Series, a screening of the powerful film "Wilmington on Fire." Wilmington on Fire (synopsis): Rosewood has long been infamous, but Wilmington came first and was even more devastating in its effects. In 1898, Wilmington was North Carolina's largest city, with a majority black population, a thriving black middle class, and a biracial Republican-Populist […]

$5

Hurricane Scheduling

The theater will be closed at least Wednesday and Thursday, and possibly Friday, due to expected inclement weather conditions. Tickets can always be purchased any time online through each event's web site page (there will be a convenience fee). Otherwise, Box office is expected to re-open 12pm Monday September 9.

What’s Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

SEASON TICKETS GO ON SALE 12PM AUGUST 1! General on sale August 12 As one of the pioneers of Motown, singer-songwriter and producer Marvin Gaye helped shape the sound of R&B music and is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. Soul man Brian Owens is often referred to as the "second coming […]

$10 – $25

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

SEASON TICKETS GO ON SALE 12PM AUGUST 1! General on sale August 12 “ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash” is a night of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950s rock and roll. A high energy concert that takes you back to December 4, 1956, the night when four of the biggest names […]

$10 – $25

Summer Brooke & the Mountain Faith Band

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

SEASON TICKETS GO ON SALE 12PM AUGUST 1! General on sale August 12 Captivating audiences nationally for the past eighteen years, Summer Brooke & the Mountain Faith Band offer a musical experience that sets them apart from other musicians.  With their unique blend of Country, Pop, Bluegrass and Americana, they became a household name on Season […]

$10 – $15

Christmas Tree Lighting and Movie

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

A short seasonal movie at the theater following the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on the downtown plaza. Tree lighting:  Lumberton Downtown Plaza, Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6:30pm This event is free and open to the public. Entertainment provided by SHECANIAH MUSIC Free hay rides, hot cocoa and cookies during the lighting of the tree.  […]

FREE

2019 Annual “A Robeson County Christmas” Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

PLEASE NOTE: FOR THE 1PM AND 7PM SATURDAY SHOWS AND 3PM SUNDAY SHOW THE ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE ARE THE LAST THREE ROWS OF THE BALCONY. THESE TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE AND CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR, AS AVAILABLE. DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR PRIOR TO EACH SHOW. Our annual heart-warming holiday musical revue […]

$10 – $25

The Drifters – Rock & Roll Hall of Famers

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT!  STILL NEED YOUR FIX OF GREAT LIVE MOTOWN? CHECK OUT A RECENTLY-ADDED MARCH 28 SPECIAL RENTAL EVENT "THE LEGENDARY LADIES OF SOUL" BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK.    Up on the Roof.  Under the Boardwalk.  This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby.  Dance with Me.  Spanish Harlem.  Stand by Me.  The […]

$10 – $25

Auditions: My Time To Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

7th Annual My Time To Shine - Talent Competition Our 7th Annual, hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition. Includes all categories of talent from singing and dancing to juggling. Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with cash prizes going to the top contestants. But it’s more than […]

FREE

Auditions: Wizard of Oz

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Open Auditions (by appointment only) The Wizard of Oz Sunday, March 8th Open Auditions will be conducted March 8 for adult and youth roles for the Carolina Civic Center's June production of Wizard of Oz. Entertaining audiences for generations, this beloved tale follows a distraught Dorothy Gale as she is swept away on an adventure […]