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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Kick off America’s birthday celebration at Star-Spangled Salute as the Houston Symphony takes the Main Stage, Tuesday, July 3 at 8 p.m.  This free Independence Eve spectacular, which has been a tradition at The Pavilion for 28 years, features the Houston Symphony in a selection of patriotic favorites, presented by The Howard Hughes Corporation. Tickets are not required for this event. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Since 1990, each summer, young professional musicians descend upon the University of Houston campus for a four-week intensive orchestral fellowship program. Each musician accepted into the program receives a fellowship that offers a dynamic opportunity to learn from distinguished artists from the Moores and Shepherd schools of music faculty as well as members of the Houston Symphony. The program culminates at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion where the Texas Music Festival Orchestra will take the Main Stage for a free concert Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m. under Guest Conductor Carlos Spierer. Tickets are not required for free seating.

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – The Woodlands ChamberFest recently returned to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for a seventh year of lessons from notable Julliard alumni. Over thirty-five students attended the week-long chamber music program for students in grades 7 through 12 who play violin, viola, cello and bass. As one of The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs, the summer music camp is dedicated to teaching communication, collaboration and leadership through chamber music.

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – On Wednesday, June 13, you can catch a screening of Steven Spielberg's Jaws at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The Houston Symphony will perform the movie's suspenseful score live, as the action unfolds on the venue’s giant screens. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Gates open at 7 p.m. 

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Featuring the period of American history when cowboy hats and boots were the attire, and courageous adventure was the settlement and taming of the Wild West, the Houston Symphony will take the Main Stage for Wild Wild West on Thursday, June 7. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. 

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Celebrate the end of school and start of summer with a concert and movie! On Thursday, May 31, journey over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road with the Houston Symphony at The Wizard of Oz—Film with Live Orchestra, sponsored by Huntsman.Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Due to the popularity of this show, attendees utilizing free seating are encouraged to arrive early to ensure entry.

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Infectious melodies, including some of opera’s most famous arias, and laugh-out-loud comedic scenes will come to life as the Houston Grand Opera presents Rossini’s greatest masterpiece The Barber of Seville Wednesday, May 23 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance, sponsored by The Wortham Foundation, are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free

The Woodlands, Texas –  Nearly 5,000 students and teachers attended the annual Musical Scores event at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Thirty-two schools from thirteen school districts attended the free event which has grown to become one of The Pavilion’s most successful educational outreach programs. 

The Woodlands, Texas –  Enhance your family’s performing arts experience this season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with Mini Maestros, a free and exciting program that makes the arts both fun and accessible for children of all ages. As part of its nonprofit mission, The Pavilion is introducing the brand new program as a way to get children interested in the performing arts.  

The Woodlands, Texas –  Houston Ballet will hit the road, traveling just north of their home venue to perform an exciting mixed repertory program at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX on Friday, May 4, 2018. The evening will include four enthrallingly diverse ballets that will highlight the company’s extraordinary range, artistic depth, and technical excellence. Lawn and mezzanine seating are free for the performance and reserved orchestra seats are available for $20. The event is generously sponsored by The Humphreys Foundation.

The Woodlands, Texas –  The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is excited to announce its 2018 Performing Arts Season, featuring eight Houston Symphony performances, a full production of The Barber of Seville by Houston Grand Opera and a mixed repertory piece by the Houston Ballet. 

The Woodlands, Texas –  The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s “Sunny California” Gala attracted almost 500 guests eager to further the organization's mission of enriching the community through the power of the performing arts.The event raised more than $300,000 with all proceeds directly benefitting The Pavilion’s performing arts events, educational outreach programs and The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Fund.

The Woodlands, Texas –  Get ready for the road trip of a lifetime complete with a private performance by Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles, at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s “Sunny California” Gala presented by Strike. Don’t miss the chance to experience beautiful California without the hassles of travel on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at The Pavilion.  

The Woodlands, Texas –  The Pavilion Box Office is set to reopen on Monday, March 12, 2018. The Box Office is located 2005 Lake Robbins Drive. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Woodlands, Texas – There’s no place like The Pavilion for the holidays! Join us for the return of Holly Jolly Jingle Thursday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. This festive event includes a musical celebration of the season by local student performers and fun winter activities for all ages. Tickets are not required for this free event. Gates open at 6 p.m

The Woodlands, Texas – Get ready for tricks and treats at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Hocus Pocus Pops featuring the Houston Symphony Friday, October 13. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band has postponed their Thursday, October 19 performance at The Pavilion. Bob Seger announced today that he will have to postpone upcoming tour dates upon receiving his doctor’s orders to attend to an urgent medical issue concerning his vertebrae.  No further details are available at this time.  Rescheduled dates will be announced when available. Tickets sold for concerts that are being rescheduled will be honored at the new dates. 

On behalf of Jerry MacDonald, CEO & President of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion:

We are truly saddened by the tragedy that unfolded in Las Vegas last night; our thoughts are with the victims and families that have been affected by this devastating incident. The safety of our guests, staff and artists has been and will always be our top priority at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. We will continue to implement heightened security at all events. Please check The Pavilion’s website at www.woodlandscenter.org for more information regarding permitted items.

Zac Brown Band has announced that one dollar from every ticket sold to their upcoming September 16 show at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion will be donated to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Those proceeds will be given to the Justin J. Watt Foundation and benefit the Houston Flood Relief Fund.