Since opening in 1990, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has become the second most used amphitheatre in the world, showing that Texans have as big an appetite for culture as they do for anything else. Construction on the project began when the Houston Symphony expressed interest in a summer facility in the Woodlands, and the Pavilion has since grown into a top-flight performance space for a large number of organizations. The facility has been steadily expanded since opening, and can now seat a staggering 17,000 people. Both the Houston Symphony and the Houston Ballet perform there regularly, and except for special events, lawn seating is free, which is awesome. In addition to the regular groups, the Pavilion books some of the biggest touring musical acts in the country, including Christina Aguilera, Iron Maiden, and dozens more. The venue is remarkably well run for such a huge space, with plenty of bathrooms and concessions available.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
2005 Lake Robbins Drive
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 363-3300
www.woodlandscenter.org