L ove will take center stage this February when Barenaked Ladies return to Texas for an unforgettable night under the stars. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion will host its first gala since 2018 on February 14, 2026, with the Canadian rock band headlining a Valentine’s Day celebration themed “For the Love of the Arts” in The Woodlands.
The event will support The Pavilion’s mission to make the arts accessible for everyone.
“This is not your average sit-down fundraiser,” Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion president and CEO Jeff Young says. “It’s our first gala in years and we’re pulling out all the stops. With Barenaked Ladies on stage and surprises around every corner, this will be a Valentine’s party to remember.”
According to Joan Dieden, Cythinia Woods assistant director of developm

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