Outdoor concerts are a great way to enjoy a beautiful evening here in the Woodlands. The Cynthia Mitchell Woods Pavilion, located on the Waterway, is a favorite for artists and concert goers alike. The Pavilion ranks #2 in the top 100 amphitheaters in the WORLD!!
The outdoor pavilion features lawn seating and also has covered stadium seating. My favorite feature of the Pavilion is that due to its location, you don’t have to buy a ticket to enjoy a wonderful night out. There are lots of green-space options outside the Pavilion along the Waterway and at Town Green, where locals pack a picnic basket, a cooler and some lawn chairs to have a great night out with friends. Concerts sell out here since some of artists prefer a tour stop here in The Woodlands instead of Downtown Houston. For all you need to know about parking, tickets and more, visit the Pavilion website at www.WoodlandsCenter.org.
I’ve attached the complete 2016 concert schedule, which is subject to change, but have included some highlights dates below. Additionally, you can download the Pavilion app for your smart phone, since the amphitheater is always adding new acts. Note that there are several cultural events that feature free lawn seating and reduced price orchestra seating.
Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles
Friday, April 29th at 8pm
($20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating)
“Dreams Can Come True,” Music from The Little Mermaid
Thursday, May 5th at 7:30pm
($20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating)
Dave Matthews Band
Friday, May 13th at 7pm
Hall & Oates With Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Sunday, May 15th at 7pm
Jimmy Buffett
Saturday, June 4th at 8pm
Texas Musical Festival Orchestra
Friday, June 24that 8pm
(FREE event)
Star Spangled Salute
Sunday, July 3rd at 8pm
(FREE event)
Comedian Jim Gaffigan
Saturday, July 9th at 8pm
Hank Williams, Jr. & Chris Stapleton
Friday, August 12th at 7pm
Def Leppard with REO Speedwagon & Tesla
Monday, August 22nd at 7pm
Music of The Rolling Stones
Friday, September 2nd at 8pm
($20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating)
Ray LaMontagne
Friday, September 23rd at 8pm
Music of The Rolling Stones
Friday, October 7th at 7:30
($20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating)
21st Annual Children’s Festival
Saturday, Nov 12th (10am-5pm) and Sunday, No 13th (12-5pm)
($8 in advance/$10 at the door)
Holly Jolly Jingle
Thursday, December 1st
(FREE event)
Complete schedule: www.WoodlandsCenter.org/events.html
If you want a smaller venue, some other music hot spots in the area include:
Free Concerts in the Park are featured on Sundays from 5:30-7:30pm at Northshore Park overlooking Lake Woodlands. Each season’s lineup of free concerts contains an eclectic mix of music to appeal to many different ages and tastes. For a schedule of concerts, visit http://woodlandsevents.com/entertainment/northshore-concert-in-the-park.
In Market Street’s Central Park, the extremely popular outdoor concerts on Thursday evenings, 6-8:30pm in the spring and fall. For a schedule of events and performances, visit http://woodlandsevents.com/town-center/market-street/central-park-concerts.
The Live at Night Waterway Music Series is currently looking for performers to round out its spring & summer schedule. Visit http://woodlandsevents.com/waterway/live-at-night for updates on performers.
Baker Street Pub, located at 25 Waterway Avenue is a great location to catch live music. http://bakerstreetpub.com/The-Woodlands/events/
Dosey Doe (DoseyDoe.com) has two locations for great live music, good food and a wonderful atmosphere. Check out the Big Barn, which hosts seasoned artists from a variety of genres, located at 25911 N I-45. A full schedule for the Big Barn can be found at www.doseydoe.com/upload/upcoming-eventsbb.pdf.
The Music Café is a great venue to check out up and coming musical talent for a very reasonable cover, located at 463 FM 1488. The schedule for artists highlighted at the Music Café is located at http://www.doseydoe.com/upload/upcoming-eventsmc.pdf.
I hope you find the perfect music venue to feed your soul and enjoy all that The Woodlands has to offer. As always, I welcome the opportunity to be of service in assisting you with your transition to the area. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Amy McLaughlin
Personal Concierge and
Blog Contributor
