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Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
Shop unique books and gifts (Chautauqua Bookstore)
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Latest Blog Posts
Latest Blog Posts
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
Ways to Give
Ways to Give
Plan Your Chautauqua Experience
2026 Season Weekly Themes
2026 Season Weekly Themes
As most great things do, Chautauqua started with an idea: Americans were yearning to use their newfound leisure time in service of self and community betterment. It was the early 1870s and an unlikely pair of visionaries took that idea, found the perfect lakeside spot to put it to the test, and invited the nation. It worked.
All Events
All Events
See all concerts, lectures, theater and opera performances, and all events happening at Chautauqua!
General Tickets and Passes
General Tickets and Passes
Popular Entertainment Tickets
Popular Entertainment Tickets
Stay at Our Hotel
Stay at Our Hotel
A favorite among first-timers and returning patrons alike, the historic Athenaeum Hotel welcomes visitors with lodging that is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Situated on Chautauqua Lake, the Athenaeum offers an environment where guests can rest and relax in close proximity to Chautauqua Institution’s many events and experiences.
Dining
Dining
Explore all the dining options on the Institution grounds.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
Chautauqua Travels 2026 Trips
Chautauqua Travels 2026 Trips
Chautauqua Travels is a one-of-a-kind group travel program offering unmatched curated experiences in the U.S. and abroad.
Chautauqua Opera & Opera Company 2026 Season Announcement
Chautauqua Opera & Opera Company 2026 Season Announcement
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Mainstage Season Announcement
Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Mainstage Season Announcement
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.