The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater providing the Greater Houston region with an array of performing arts and contemporary entertainment events in a setting of unparalleled beauty. The Pavilion opened with a star-studded gala weekend in April 1990. Since then it has earned praise from both artists and audiences. Presenting approximately 75 events a year, the Pavilion typically operates March through November with events ranging in style from rock n' roll to modern opera.

With accommodations for more than 16,000 guests, the soaring white fabric roof covered facility has presented a multitude of artists and musical organizations in over 20 years of operations. Recent attractions include the Houston Symphony, the Houston Ballet, and the Houston Grand Opera. Additionally, the well known music venue has presented popular touring artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Van Halen, Tina Turner, Rush, The Moody Blues, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Britney Spears, Clint Black and Cher just to name a few.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (CWMP) is a non-profit organization offering a wide variety of events both public and private in The Woodlands, Texas.
The facility is an open air amphitheater that has both covered seating as well as a grass hill (the lawn) and can seat more than 16,150 people at any one event.
The Woodlands Texas a thriving, master planned community just north of Houston in South Montgomery County, Texas.

The Pavilion is being upgraded with additional seating and other extras prior to opening for the 2009 season. Due to the major construction, CWMP scheduled the first 2009 event later in the season than we normally expect.