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

STILL SCHEDULED: An Evening with Brooke Simpson

THIS SHOW WILL CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 13 An Evening with Brooke Simpson (with Lakota John and Layla Locklear opening) 7pm Saturday October 13 From recording her first song at the age of 2 years old, to being a part of NBC’s The Voice, Brooke Simpson’s life story is one with her music. She […]

$25 – $50

Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie 7pm Thursday November 1 In partnership with the Robeson County Arts Council as part of its annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater series: Sweet Potato Pie has been entertaining audiences for over a decade with their classy blend of Americana, Bluegrass, Country and Gospel music mixed together in a style they call "sweetgrass." […]

$10 – $15

Annual A Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual “A Robeson County Christmas” Show 7pm Thursday - Saturday December 6-8 1pm Saturday December 8 and 3pm Sunday December 9 Evening shows are Dec. 6 & 7 at 7pm, Dec. 8 at 1pm & 7pm, and Dec.9 at 3pm. School shows are Nov. 29 at 10am, 11:30pm, & 1:00pm, and Nov. 30 at 10am […]

$10 – $25

Masters of Soul

THIS SHOW IS RESCHEDULED FROM SEPT. 14. ALL TICKETS AUTOMATICALLY HAVE TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW DATE WITH SAME SEATING. THIS SHOW ALSO HAS SOLD OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST PLEASE CONTACT THE THEATER BOX OFFICE AT 910-738-4339. Masters of Soul 7pm Saturday January 26, 2019 A regular sell-out […]

$10 – $25

Auditions: Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Audition dates and times: My Time To Shine Talent Competition February 8 (6:00 & 7:30) and 9 (11:00am) Our hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition includes all categories of talent including singing, dancing, instrumentals and more. Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with cash and gift prizes going […]

Auditions: Annie the Musical

Auditions Annie   3pm-Feb. 10th 2019 The Carolina Civic Center celebrates one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history – Annie! Annie shines her light on everyone she meets—from her fellow orphans to gruff millionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. This classic story of a young girl filled with optimism, overcoming adversity, features a beloved score of […]

Farewell Angelina

Farewell Angelina 7pm Saturday February 16 Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and badass multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. Roughstock calls them a "Superstar Act... with […]

$10 – $25

“Al: My Brother” Documentary Film

Documentary Film Premiere of “Al: My Brother” 7pm Thursday March 7 "AL: MY BROTHER" is the true story of white civil rights activist/attorney Alan McSurely, and his over 50-year battle against racism and white supremacy. At age 82 today, McSurely has worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Stokely Carmichael and Floyd McKissick, among other civil […]

$5

My Time to Shine Talent Competition

THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT - GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE CONTESTANTS! Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition 7pm Saturday March 16 Our hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition.  Includes all categories of talent – from singing and dancing to instrumental and more.  Auditions will be held to determine who gets to […]

$15

Public Dance Workshop with La Patronal

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

When La Patronal visits the theater on Saturday March 30, 2019 from Peru to share their authentic Peruvian festival music with a 7pm performance, they also will be offering a free community dance workshop that afternoon. An amazing opportunity to learn about a different culture! FOLLOW THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENING PERFORMANCE. […]

FREE and open to the public