Smokey Robinson: Legacy Tour
June 19 @ 7:00 pm
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The 21st Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States — Kim Lane Scheppele
August 11 @ 3:30 pm
Tickets On Sale NOW!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Chautauqua! Tickets for the upcoming season are now on sale. Secure your tickets early for an exciting lineup of events, performances, and experiences. Don’t miss out on the magic of Chautauqua—mark your calendar and join us for a season of inspiration!
2025 Season: June 21–August 24
Each summer, Chautauqua will convene to wrestle with the critical issues of our time, considering how we, as individuals, families, and communities, have been tested and responded to and how we move forward.
NO GATE PASS REQUIRED OFF-SEASON
As spring begins to bloom, consider enjoying the serene beauty and peaceful surroundings at Chautauqua Institution. With no gate or parking fees, visiting the grounds during the off-season offers a quiet and refreshing way to embrace the season.
Plan your Chautauqua Experience and See Weekly Themes
Places To Stay
Choose from beautiful lodging options both on and off the Chautauqua grounds. LODGING OPTIONS
Things To Do
Concerts, classes, lectures, recreation and more — there’s something for everyone. VIEW EVENTS or WEEKLY THEMES.
Eat, Drink, & Shop
Our picturesque grounds are open year-round for shopping, dining and exploring. LEARN MORE
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News & Announcements
- A Season of Learning: Start Exploring 2025 Classes TodayThe 2025 Special Studies Catalog Is Here Whether you’re a lifelong learner, creative spirit, or…
- Chautauqua Board Elects Laurie A. Branch As ChairThe Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees today announced that Laurie A. Branch, who currently serves…
- Announcing the 2025 Kwame Alexander Writers’ Lab & ConferenceChautauqua Institution and acclaimed author Kwame Alexander redefined the literary landscape in 2024 with the…
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An experience like no other
“There is no place like it. No resort. No spa. Not anywhere else in the country, or anywhere in the world.”
David McCullough
Historian, author
“Things are different here. You feel it the moment you pass through the gates. Here, we have a glimmer, an active, muscular, American utopia, here in this place, inquisitive, ecumenical, feeding mind and body and spirit.”
Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker
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