Welcome to Chautauqua Institution
No Gate Pass Required Off Season
As autumn approaches and the foliage begins to change, consider appreciating the fall colors and picturesque landscapes at Chautauqua Institution. With no gate or parking fees, visiting the grounds outside of the Summer Assembly offers a convenient and delightful opportunity to embrace the season.
2026 Season: June 27–August 30
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.
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.
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Eat, Drink, & Shop
Make your Chautauqua experience complete with great dining and shopping!
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Coming for the Day
Where else can you experience so much in just one day? Get your tickets and parking pass in advance to make your trip a breeze!
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Ready to plan your visit to Chautauqua? Get started now!
News & Announcements
- Chautauqua Institution’s YouTube Membership Tiers Are Changing YouTube ChangesChautauqua Institution’s YouTube channel is introducing a new membership structure designed to strengthen the sustainability…
- Stephine Hunt Named Interim Michael I. Rudell Director of Literary ArtsChautauqua Institution has named Stephine Hunt Interim Michael I. Rudell Director of Literary Arts, starting…
- 2026 Program Update from Kyle KeoghDear Chautauquans, For more than 150 years, Chautauqua has been a place where people gather…
Career & Seasonal
Employment Opportunities
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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Anyone who has experienced the reinvention and reinvigortation of a visit to Chautauqua knows that this is an experiences that must be preserved. As a non-profit organization, we depend on your gifts to sustain our mission.