Givens Performing Arts Center

06/11/2026

Tickets go on sale June 19!

06/09/2026

This Thursday is the final Alive After Five in downtown Lumberton. Come out to our table and learn more about our new 2026-2027 Season. And be sure to purchase your raffle ticket from Friends of Main Street Lumberton because we are giving away another set of FREE TICKETS to a GPAC show.

🎶 FINAL Alive After 5 Concert – Thursday, June 11! 🎶

Join us in Downtown Lumberton as we close out an incredible Alive After 5 season with two fan favorites — Jim Quick & Coastline and Front Row Sponsor Lumberton's ACE Hardware! 🌴🎤🔧

Get ready for a night of beach music, dancing, and fun as DJ King Curtiss spins the hits from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, followed by Jim Quick & Coastline LIVE from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM!

Join us for:
🍔 Food trucks
💧 FREE bottled water provided by Lumbee Guaranty Bank
🇺🇸 America 250 giveaways
🎭 Two Givens Performing Arts Center tickets raffled off for next season’s shows
💰 50/50 drawing
🍻 Cold beverages available in the plaza

👏 Special thanks to our sponsors:
⭐ Front Row Sponsor: Lumberton Ace Hardware
🎨 Entire Concert Series Sponsor: Robeson County Arts Council
🍻 “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” Sponsors: Healy Wholesale Fort Liberty/Fayetteville & UNC Health Southeastern
🎧 DJ Sponsor: Robeson Health Care Corporation
🙌 Volunteer Sponsor: Mayor Davis & the Lumberton City Council

📍 Downtown Lumberton Plaza
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs & dancing shoes!
🚫 NO OUTSIDE COOLERS

Let’s close out the 2026 Alive After 5 season in a BIG way — see you Thursday night! 🔥🎶

06/09/2026

Mark your calendars! Tickets for the season-opening presentation of Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives go on sale next week. Tickets start at just $39 for great seats. Don't miss it!

Tickets for Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives go on sale to the public on June 19! Visit uncp.edu/gpac or call 910.521.6361 to get yours! See you soon!

06/08/2026

Tickets for Strike at the Wind! are on sale NOW!!! Visit uncp.edu/gpac to purchase online. Or call 910.521.6361 for information.

06/08/2026

Tickets for Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives go on sale to the public on June 19! Visit uncp.edu/gpac or call 910.521.6361 to get yours! See you soon!

06/04/2026

Be sure to enter the Friends of Main Street Lumberton raffle tonight for a chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS for a GPAC show. We'll be announcing our new season tomorrow. Stay tuned!

🎶 Alive After 5 returns THIS Thursday, June 4 with Blackwater Band in Downtown Lumberton! 🎶

Get ready for an incredible night of live music, dancing, and fun as Blackwater Band takes the stage for Week 4 of Alive After 5!

Known for embracing fun and bringing an energizing mix of Soul, R&B, Funk, Yacht Rock, Rock & Roll, and Country music, Blackwater Band delivers something for everyone—so bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes! 🎤🔥

🎧 DJ King Curtiss spins the hits from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎶 Blackwater Band LIVE from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join us for:
🍔 Food trucks
🇺🇸 America 250 giveaways
🎭 Two GPAC tickets raffled off for next season’s shows
💰 50/50 drawing & other great giveaways
🍻 Cold beverages available in the plaza

👏 Special thanks to this week’s Front Row Sponsor: Flo-Tite Valves & Controls

📍 Downtown Lumberton Plaza
🚫 NO OUTSIDE COOLERS

Grab your friends and join us for another great night of music in Downtown Lumberton! 🎶