Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Seating Chart
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater in The Woodlands, Texas, north of Houston, named for Cynthia Woods Mitchell. It opened in April 1990 with 3,000 reserved seats and a lawn for 7,000. After Hurricane Ike, its roof was rebuilt almost two and a half times larger, covering more than 6,000 seats. It is owned and run by a nonprofit, The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands. Live Nation promotes the big concerts, and the Pavilion is the summer home of the Houston Symphony.
Quick answer
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion holds about 16,500 people, the figure the venue gives, with more than 6,000 seats under the roof. Wikipedia splits it as 6,500 covered seats and up to 10,000 on the lawn.
- It opened in April 1990 with 3,000 reserved seats and a 7,000-person lawn.
- After Hurricane Ike the roof was rebuilt almost 2.5 times larger.
- Reserved seats are in sections 101 to 110, with a pit of rows 1 to 6.
- The Event Center's Encore Suite seats 334 for private events.
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Sections at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Pavilion's reserved seats are numbered sections 101 to 110. There is also a pit at the stage, luxury boxes in the middle of the house and a general-admission lawn. The labels below are read from the venue's official seating map.
- Pit — rows 1 to 6 at the stage
- Reserved seats — sections 101 to 110
- Luxury boxes — in the middle of the house, near the sound mixer behind section 102's front rows
- Lawn — general admission, first come, first served
- Woodforest Bank Club — for season ticket holders and box owners
Best seats at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
More than 6,000 seats sit under the roof, and every event goes on rain or shine. Some reserved seats are marked obstructed view; the venue says that means the roof poles may block part of the stage. The lawn has no assigned spots. On hot nights, large fans run under the roof, and the Pavilion Lounge is air-conditioned. Box seats come with cushioned seats and in-seat wait service.
Tips before you go
Bring a clear bag no larger than 12 by 12 inches, or a clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Outside lawn chairs and ice chests are not allowed; chairs can be rented at most Live Nation shows, and small blankets are fine. At Live Nation shows each person may bring food in one 1-gallon zip bag, and every purchase is cashless. Paid parking is typically $45 at concerts and $15 at performing-arts shows, and the venue also runs free lots.
How to read the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion seating chart
The pit fills rows 1 to 6 in front of the stage. The reserved seats behind it are split into sections 101 to 110 by eleven aisles. The luxury boxes sit in the middle of the house around the sound mixer, not at the stage.
If a ticket says obstructed view, one of the roof's support poles may block part of the stage. The lawn is general admission, so arrive early for a good spot.
Accessible seats are spread across several sections and price levels. Accessible parking is free, first come, first served, in the Gold Lot off Six Pines Drive, and the drop-off point is the driveway at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive. Sign language needs three weeks' notice, and FM listening devices work on 75.475 MHz.
Building a seating chart for an event at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Pavilion rents its Event Center, a 21,000-square-foot hall that splits into three rooms. The Encore Suite holds 897 people or 334 seated, and the Pavilion Lounge up to 1,267. The Woodforest Bank Club is also open for private functions on non-show days. For a seated dinner in the Encore Suite, lay out the tables in the maker, seat every guest, and hand the plan to the event staff.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion?
- The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion holds about 16,500 people, the figure the venue gives, with more than 6,000 seats under the roof. Wikipedia splits it as 6,500 covered seats and up to 10,000 on the lawn.
- What are the best seats at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion?
- More than 6,000 seats sit under the roof, and every event goes on rain or shine. Some reserved seats are marked obstructed view; the venue says that means the roof poles may block part of the stage. The lawn has no assigned spots. On hot nights, large fans run under the roof, and the Pavilion Lounge is air-conditioned. Box seats come with cushioned seats and in-seat wait service.
- What sections does Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion have?
- Main sections include: Pit — rows 1 to 6 at the stage; Reserved seats — sections 101 to 110; Luxury boxes — in the middle of the house, near the sound mixer behind section 102's front rows. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion located?
- The box office is at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands, Texas, and the paid parking garage is at 9809 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Concert parking in the garage is typically $45, while the venue's color-coded lots are free.
- How do I plan a private event at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion?
- Contact The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands about the Event Center or the Woodforest Bank Club. With the room booked, our chart maker turns your guest list into a printable seating plan.