The Woodlands Pavilion Seating Chart

Multiuse facility hosting concerts, seasonal events, and more.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Woodlands Pavilion Seating Chart states a capacity of 16,500 guests with 10,000 sold as ‘Lawn Seats” and 6,500 reserved seats under the fiber and fiberglass mesh canopy. The lawn is general admission, first-come, first-served, so bring a blanket, or rent lawn chairs for $10 (no cash accepted) after you arrive.

Hastened by Mother Nature in 2008, Pavilion seating capacity was increased by some 2,000 seats along with a larger fiberglass-fabric covering covering a small portion of the lawn seating area. Thanks to Hurricane Ike striking the Houston area in 2008, the planned upgrades were added early. The $9.5 million renovation and expansion project included 2,000 additional reserved seats canopy extensions to cover all reserved seats. The reserved seating area now consists of 6,387 seats. Sections 101, 102 and 103 (orchestra level / lower level). Sections 104-111 comprise the mezzanine level (upper level). Lawn capacity is approximately 9,653 for a maximum capacity of 16,040 patrons.

Woodlands Pavilion Seating Chart

Woodlands Pavilion Seating Chart

Reserved Seating or Lawn Seats?

Lawn seats are on the hill.

The Woodlands Pavilion Seating

The Woodlands Pavilion had its first guest on April 27, 1990 originally providing 3,000 reserved seats and room for 7,000 guests on a sloped grass lawn. In 1994, seating at the pavilion was expanded adding 1,900 new, uncovered reserved seats, and 1,100 on the lawn. The 2001 season opened with a larger lawn area bringing the total capacity to nearly 17,000 concert goers.

Pavilion Origins

The Woodlands Pavilion had its first guest on April 27, 1990 originally providing 3,000 reserved seats and room for 7,000 guests on a sloped grass lawn. In 1994, seating was expanded adding 1,900 new, uncovered reserved seats, and 1,100 on the lawn. The 2001 season opened with a larger lawn area bringing the maximum capacity to just over 16,000 patrons.

Obstructed View Seating

The Woodlands Pavilion Seating Chart has “obstructed view” seats in the highest numbered seats in Sections 106 and 108, and in the lowest numbered seats in 107 and 109. The obstruction is relatively minor, however, and some people find that these seats can be among the best seats in the house, as they are typically offered at a great price.

Reserved Seating The Woodlands Pavilion

Seating 1990

Grand opening: 3,000 covered seats; 7,000 lawn. Total capacity: 10,000.
In 1994, seating expansion adds 1,900 new uncovered reserved seats, and space for 8,100 on the lawn.

Reserved Seating The Woodlands Pavilion

Seating 1995

Expansion and addition of more concessions and restrooms
2,800 covered seats; addition of 1,900 uncovered seats; increased lawn capacity to 8,800
Total capacity: 13,500

Reserved Seating The Woodlands Pavilion

Seating 2001

Expansion and addition of new dressing room compound and storage facility
2,800 covered seats; 1,900 uncovered seats; increased lawn capacity to 11,800
Total capacity: 16,500

Reserved Seating The Woodlands Pavilion

Seating 2009

Pavilion seating capacity was increased by some 2,000 seats along with a larger fiberglass-fabric covering covering a small portion of the lawn seating area.
6,500 covered seats; lawn capacity reduced to 10,000
Total capacity: 16,500

Hastened by Mother Nature, The Woodlands Pavilion seating capacity was increased by some 2,000 seats along with a larger fiberglass-fabric covering covering a small portion of the lawn seating area. Thanks to Hurricane Ike striking the Houston area in 2008, the planned upgrades were added early.
Seat Number Explanation
For all reserved rows, seat numbers start with number one (1) from the left side of each section (if you are looking toward the stage) and count up moving to the right of that section. Since each subsequent row moving away from the stage is longer than the previous row, the highest numbered seat varies for each row. When the pit is offered as reserved rows, they are designated 1 through 6, with row 1 as the front row.
Reserved Sections 101-111
Rows are designated A through Z, excluding I, O and U, and continue with AA through HH in sections 101-103. Row A is the front row and Row HH is the back row of these three sections. For sections 104-111, Row A is the front row and Row W is the back row.

CWMP Seating Chart 2008

Woodlands Pavilion Seating 2008

CWMP Seating 2009

Woodlands Pavilion Seating 2009
Woodlands Pavilion Seating and Section Information

Free Live Music Events

The Woodlands Pavilion isn’t the only place to see, hear, and feel live music and get in some good people-watching. There are several venues for live music in the area including free events across The Woodlands, at Northshore Park, Waterway Square, and Hughes Landing to name a few. Dosey Doe Coffee Shop offers dining and live music acts featuring some bands you may recognize from years past. And of course, there is the ever popular ‘dinner and a movie’ plan offering multiple dining options along with Cineopolis at Creekside, the Cinemark The Woodlands XD Theater in The Woodlands Town Center.

Live Seasonal Music Events @ Waterway Square Park

Waterway Square
Bandstand

Free Live Music
Waterway Square

Northshore Park Seasonal Concert Series Panther Creek Village

Concert at
Northshore Park

Free Live Music
Seasonal Events

Rock the Row (seasonal) Live Music events at Hughes Landing outdoor stage

Rock the Row
Bandstand

Seasonal Live Music
Hughes Landing

Live Music at Central Park in Market Street

Central Park
Bandstand

Central Park
Market Street

What can I bring?
What can I bring into the Woodlands Pavilion?

Do not carry more than you need to have during the show! Not every show is the same, but many of the entry rules never change. Adherence to The Woodlands Pavilion Rules will go a long way toward ensuring guests have an enjoyable experience and to ensure that everyone enjoys the show!

Pavilion Parking
Where are the Woodlands Pavilion parking areas?

Concert Parking at The Woodlands Pavilion is complimentary in the following lots – as Blue, Green, Yellow, and Orange. These parking areas are always free for pavilion events; just be ready for a short walk. Pavilion staff will be available to help guide you to parking and the pavilion. Limited, free parking at the Gold Lot (paid parking) for guests with proper state issued parking identification (ie hanging placard or license plate).

Get to The Pavilion
Where is the Woodlands Pavilion

How to get to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Texas. While I45 is the most direct route to The Woodlands Pavilion, it is not the only way to attend one or more of the many concert events in The Woodlands. FM1488 is a great choice from Hempstead, FM 2978 from Tomball, and Fish Creek Thoroughfare from Highway 105.

Sections & Seating
Section map and seating chart for the woodlands pavilion

The Woodlands Pavilion sat initial guests on April 27, 1990 with an original 3,000 reserved seats and room for 7,000 guests on the grass lawn. In 1994, seating was expanded adding 1,900 uncovered, reserved seats, and 1,100 on the lawn. Additional upgrades in the following years increased the guest seating chart capacity to nearly 17,000.

Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands Pavilion

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as The Woodlands Pavilion, is a non-profit organization. The Pavilion is owned and operated by The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, a 501(c)3 non-profit.