The Carolina Theatre

06/24/2026

Behind every great nonprofit is a group of passionate leaders who make the mission possible. 🌟

Today, we’re celebrating and thanking Altina for 14 incredible years of service to the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro and her exceptional leadership as Board President. Her dedication, vision, and generosity have helped preserve our historic theatre, strengthen our mission, and create unforgettable experiences for our community.

Please join us in celebrating Altina and thanking her for the lasting impact she’s made on the Carolina Theatre. We are so grateful for her leadership, friendship, and years of service, and we can’t wait to see all that comes next! ❤️👏

06/23/2026

🎸Greensboro, North Carolina!! We’re so excited to bring the Lucky 757’s Rock ’N Roll R***e to the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro on Saturday, July 11th!

🎙️ Take a trip back to the days of hot rods, drive-ins, sock hops, poodle skirts, and pompadours with this high-energy multimedia celebration of the first decade of rock ’n’ roll.

Five-time VEER Music Award winners Lucky 757 will take audiences on a musical journey from Sun Studio in Memphis to the street corners where doo-wop was born and into the early ’60s, featuring timeless hits by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin, Sam Cooke, Dion, The Drifters, Smokey Robinson, The Surfaris, and more.

🎬 You’ll be singing and dancing along to songs made famous in classics like American Graffiti, Grease, Back to the Future, and Pulp Fiction.

🎟️ Select Tickets available at carolinatheatre.com

06/23/2026

🎻🔥 JUST ANNOUNCED: Old Crow Medicine Show: Union Made Tour with Special Guest Palmyra
📍 Carolina Theatre of Greensboro
📅 October 14th

The Grammy Award-winning band behind “Wagon Wheel” brings their high-energy blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana to Greensboro for one night only. From busking on street corners in 1998 to becoming Grand Ole Opry members and two-time Grammy winners, Old Crow Medicine Show has built a legacy rooted in raw musicianship and unforgettable live performances. Their latest Grammy-nominated album, Jubilee (2023), continues to showcase the band’s enduring sound and evolution.

“If this is any indication of what Old Crow Medicine Show still has in store… we should count ourselves lucky.” — NPR Music

🎟 Tickets on sale June 26th at 10 AM at carolinatheatre.com
Mark your calendars—this one will go fast.

06/22/2026

🌈🎬 Don’t miss the final film in the 2026 Pride Movie Series tomorrow night!

“The Watermelon Woman”
📅 June 23rd | 7:00 PM
📍 Carolina Theatre of Greensboro

Written, directed by, and starring Cheryl Dunye, this groundbreaking film blends romance, comedy, and mystery while exploring identity, history, and representation through the eyes of an aspiring filmmaker.

Whether you’re revisiting this landmark classic or experiencing it for the first time, don’t miss your final opportunity to celebrate this year’s Pride Series with us!

🎟️ Tickets available at CarolinaTheatre.com and at the box office.

06/22/2026

🎷🎶 ON SALE NOW ➡️ Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane comes to the Carolina Theatre Presents Series on April 5th, 2027!

In honor of the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth, two of jazz’s most celebrated artists unite for an extraordinary tribute to one of the genre’s most influential voices. Following the release of their upcoming tribute album revisiting Coltrane’s landmark 1963 collaboration with Johnny Hartman, Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves bring this special project to stages around the world.

🎼 NEA Jazz Master, three-time Grammy Award winner, and acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. Joining him is five-time Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves, widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent jazz vocalist, celebrated for her virtuosity, improvisational brilliance, and signature blend of jazz and R&B. Together, these legendary artists honor Coltrane’s enduring legacy through an evening of timeless music.

ℹ️ The Carolina Theatre Presents Series helps support the theatre’s mission as a nonprofit arts venue in downtown Greensboro, allowing us to continue bringing live music, film programming, arts education initiatives, and cultural experiences to our community. Proceeds from this performance directly benefit the historic Carolina Theatre and its mission of Presenting Arts, Preserving History, and Promoting Community. 🎭

🎟️ Tickets go on sale TODAY Monday, June 22nd at Noon at Carolinatheatre.com

06/21/2026

☀️ Summer mornings are better at the Carolina Theatre! 🍿

The Carolina Kids Club Movie Series returns July 15 with family-favorite films, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and plenty of fun before the lights go down.

🎬 Doors Open at 9 AM for Pre-Movie activities & Movie begins at 10:15 AM

🎟 Just $6 per kid and includes a snack pack! Grab your seats now at CarolinaTheatre.com. (For Groups of 10+, give our Box Office a call for special group rates)

✨Thanks to our Carolina Kids Club sponsors: Lincoln Financial Foundation, Piedmont Natural Gas, and Smitty’s McDonald’s.

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06/20/2026

Live music 🤝 The Carolina Theatre

From jazz and folk to classic rock tributes and original sounds, we’ve got your summer soundtrack covered.

🎷 NEXT WEEKEND IN THE CROWN:
Ariel Pocock & Chady Eby present “The Summer Knows: Antonio Carlos Jobim Meets Michel Legrand” ➡️ June 27th | 7:30 PM

🎸 Lucky 757’s Rock ’N Roll R***e
➡️ July 11th | 7:00 PM

🎤 Trial by Fire – Journey Tribute Band (The Crown)
➡️ July 17th | 7:00 PM

🎻 Local Folk Season 2
Presented by the North Carolina Folk Festival (The Crown)
➡️ August 14th | 7:30 PM

🎷 Daredevil: The Music of Wayne Shorter (The Crown)
➡️ August 21st | 7:30 PM

🎶 The Foreign Landers (The Crown)
➡️ September 3rd | 7:30 PM

🎟 Tickets available now at carolinatheatre.com

06/19/2026

🎬 Tonight’s Juneteenth Celebration screening of Sinners starts at 7:00 PM at the Carolina Theatre!

Before the film, stop by concessions and try our specialty cocktails inspired by the movie:

🍑 Southern Holy Water – Peach Arnold Palmer with Vodka | $15

🥃 Crossroads Blackberry – Blackberry Whiskey Sour | $15

Join us for an unforgettable evening of film, community, and a few spirits of our own. See you at 7 PM!

06/18/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s story on the big screen with two FREE community movie nights at the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro!

In partnership with America 250 Guilford County, join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States through two films that explore the nation’s founding and fight for independence.

🎬 The Patriot (2000) on June 30th at 7:00 PM

🎬 1776 (1972) on July 1st at 7:00 PM

🎟️ FREE Admission
🚪 Doors Open: 6:15 PM

Whether you’re drawn to the action of the Revolutionary War or the debates that shaped a nation, these films offer a unique look at America’s founding story. Join us for this special community celebration!

06/16/2026