The Pavilion and Houston Symphony Join the Circus with Cirque de la Symphonie Concert July 20

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Guests are invited to join The Cynthia Woodlands Pavilion for a dazzling spectacle of sight and sound as Cirque de la Symphonie takes the Main Stage on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Jaw-dropping feats by the world’s greatest aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, balancers and jugglers pair with breathtaking music performed by the full Houston Symphony in this one-of-a-kind live concert event—perfect for the whole family! Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation, gates will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. performance. Mezzanine and lawn seating are FREE. Reserved orchestra seats are available for $25 per ticket.

For more than 10 years, Cirque de la Symphonie has thrilled and bedazzled audiences as it fuses the magic of cirque and the soaring sounds of a full symphony orchestra. Artists include the most amazing veterans of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world and each artist's performance is professionally choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music in collaboration with the maestro.

Pre-show activities kick off at 7 p.m. in the North Plaza where guests can enjoy fun photo opportunities, a professional acrobat performing memorable moves, a themed art project, The Pavilion Partners Instrument Petting Zoo and sponsor activations. To make the evening even sweeter, guests can enjoy a free ice cream treat in the North Plaza courtesy of Aramark (while supplies last).

Families are encouraged to enhance their performing arts experience with Mini Maestros, a free and exciting program that makes the arts both fun and accessible for kids of all ages. By signing up for Mini Maestros, children will receive: a special membership lanyard and badge, free reserved seating at all performing arts events, early entry for Hocus Pocus Pops, a free ticket to Children’s Festival and other great perks throughout the season. Families can register their children at any of The Pavilion’s performing arts events this season at a special booth located in the North Plaza or online at www.woodlandscenter.org/mini-maestros.

Preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage, located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $15 per vehicle for this and most performing arts events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at Ticketmaster.com and The Pavilion Box Office. Guests also may park in any of the free parking lots off Timberloch Drive on the southwest side of The Pavilion. As a reminder, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – including The Pavilion Box Office – is a cashless venue.

For more information about The Pavilion, please visit our website at www.woodlandscenter.org. Follow The Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

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Opened in 1990, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is part of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.