BuzzFest
- Dates
- Expected May
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
BuzzFest returns to The Woodlands, TX, Expected May. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
BuzzFest is a long-running Houston rock and alternative festival presented by radio station 94.5 The Buzz, staged at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. It runs multiple stages of rock, alt-rock and nu-metal acts across a single outdoor day, with both reserved pavilion seating and general-admission lawn.
What people love
Fans come for the deep rock and alternative lineups and the nostalgic, decades-spanning bills, with the show and bands drawing consistent praise.
Last time around (2025)
BuzzFest returned on May 24, 2025 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, headlined by Chevelle and Marilyn Manson alongside Blue October, P.O.D., Evans Blue and Sleep Theory. As with past editions in the Texas heat, attendees advise arriving prepared to stay hydrated.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find BuzzFest on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2025:
Getting there
Nearest airport IAH.
How do I get to BuzzFest?
By car
Most people drive to BuzzFest. The nearest major airport is IAH, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No single transit line connects IAH to The Woodlands. The only all-transit path is METRO Route 102 from the bus stop at IAH Terminal C baggage-claim level into downtown Houston (~1 hour, roughly every 15-30 min, ~5am to before midnight), then The Woodlands Express commuter coach from downtown to The Woodlands park-and-ride lots. The Woodlands Express is a WEEKDAY-ONLY commuter service oriented to peak hours, and the park-and-ride lots are not at the Pavilion, so this combo is realistically unusable for a Saturday evening concert like BuzzFest (the 2025 edition was held on a Saturday). Documented for completeness, not recommended.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
There is no official BuzzFest or Pavilion airport shuttle. Texas Shuttle runs a 24/7 pre-booked door-to-door service between any address in The Woodlands and IAH terminals: fares 'start from $59 all-in' with no surge or per-bag fees; drive is typically 35-55 minutes. Useful for fly-in attendees staying at a Town Center hotel. It is a commercial third-party service.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
The practical default: IAH to the Pavilion area is ~22 miles up I-45/Hardy Toll Rd, about 25-40 minutes outside peak traffic. UberX/Lyft standard estimates run roughly $32-45 before airport surcharge (Lyft adds a $2.75 IAH pickup surcharge) and before event-night surge; comfort/XL tiers roughly $60-75. Both apps operate normally in The Woodlands.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free in the venue's monitored general lots; prepaid Preferred Parking priced per event via Ticketmaster (goes off sale ~10 days before show); paid onsite garage behind the Pavilion is cashless. Prepay via Ticketmaster. The Pavilion offers free parking in four lighted, monitored lots a short walk from the venue off Grogans Mill Rd and Timberloch Pl, plus free garage/lot parking around Town Center. Prepaid Preferred Parking (Gold Lot garage) exits first after the show. Free accessible parking is first-come in the adjacent Gold Lot with plates/placard; the garage itself has no free accessible parking.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near BuzzFest?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
150 Valley Wood Drive, Spring, 77380, The Woodlands, TX
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 4
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1855 Hughes Landing Boulevard, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
2800 North Terminal Road, Houston, TX 77066
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
The Woodlands and adjacent Spring/Shenandoah have deep suburban Airbnb supply (whole homes dominate. Town Center-walkable listings are scarcer than car-distance ones).
Search AirbnbStrong Hipcamp coverage north of Houston: Lake Conroe and Sam Houston National Forest private-land sites (tent, RV, glamping, farm stays) sit 15-40 min from The Woodlands, a real budget alternative to Town Center hotels for a night around the show. Houston-area directory lists ~4,900 sites.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is BuzzFest?
Expected May. The organizer has not announced the dates yet.
Where is BuzzFest held?
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX.