Rates and Fees for Passes and Registrations
This page provides information about gate passes, single day and event tickets, and other ticket types. Public sales of gate passes, event tickets, parking and docks begin March 15 via phone or in person at the Main Gate Welcome Center. Online sales begin on May 3. All information subject to change.
Ticket Office
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT
ticketoffice@chq.org
716.357.6250
Ticket Phones/Contact Center:
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT
Order online:
tickets.chq.org
Welcome Center Central Information Desk
Welcome Center Central Information Desk
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT
infooffice@chq.org
716.357.6200
Main Gate Welcome Center
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT
COVID-19 Information:
Please see VacationSafely.chq.org for updated information on health and safety protocols.
Ordering Your Gate Pass
2022 On-Sale Dates
Long-Term Gate Passes, Selected Single Tickets, Parking & Docks Renewals
- February 22: Phone and In-person Ticket Office Sales Pre-sale Period (Patrons who qualify have been notified via email)
- March 15: Public Sales Begin (Phone and In-person Only)
- March 22: Youth Programs Sales Begin (Phone and In-person Only)
- May 3: Online Sales Begin at tickets.chq.org
- May 10: Theater and Opera Sales Begin
- May 17: Special Studies Sales Begin at learn.chq.org
A Gate Pass is required to enter the grounds from June 25 to Aug. 28 and acts as your passport to the Chautauqua Experience.
The Traditional Gate Pass (TGP) gives the greatest access and flexibility for engagement in Chautauqua’s core programs. It includes festival seating to all events in the Amphitheater. This pass is for the patron who loves to attend or sample all that happens at the Amp as well as in the Hall of Philosophy, Lenna Hall, Smith Wilkes Hall, and Music School facilities.
The Grounds Access Pass (GAP) is the “Create your own Chautauqua” pass. The GAP gives holders access to morning worship events at the Amp and all programs in the Hall of Philosophy, Smith Wilkes Hall and Music School facilities. GAP holders may purchase tickets to events at the Amphitheater and Lenna Hall while supplies last. Tickets to daytime events and some evening events at the Amp are discounted 10% for GAP holders.
Both pass types include access to art galleries, beaches, parks and complimentary transportation services.
Guests ages 12 and under need to register with the Ticket Office to receive a complimentary Traditional Gate Pass.
For ages 13 to 25, youth gate passes are available at a reduced rate.
Complimentary Traditional Gate Passes are available for active military members (with valid ID) and for guests who are at least 90 years of age (or turn 90 before current season ends).
Purchases in Addition to the Gate Pass
- Amphitheater Popular Entertainment Concerts (Grounds Access Pass Holders) & Preferred Seating: These may be purchased by phone, at the Main Gate Welcome Center or at tickets.chq.org. Online sales do not begin until May 3.
- Parking Pass: Required for on-grounds and Main Lot parking.
- Mooring and Boat Registration Fees: The Institution requires registration for all boats, via the Ticket Office. Mooring rentals are available for ramps, buoys and slips.
- Recreation Activities: Sign up for golf, tennis or fitness center programs.
- Special Studies Classes: Lifelong and enrichment learning with diverse classes offered.
- Youth Programs: Including preschool, day camp, tennis, sailing, golf and Special Studies classes.
Traditional Gate Pass Prices
| Adult | Youth (ages 13–25) | |
| Season (9 weeks) | $2,559 | $369 |
| Season Weekend Pass Valid Fri. 4 p.m. – Mon. 10 a.m. | Not Available | Not Available |
| 8 weeks | $2,299 | $365 |
| 7 weeks | $2,149 | $360 |
| 6 weeks | $1,999 | $355 |
| 5 weeks | $1,735 | $350 |
| 4 weeks | $1,485 | $339 |
| 3 weeks | $1,215 | $325 |
| 2 weeks | $945 | $299 |
| 1 week or 6 days | $550 | $185 |
| 5 days | $475 | $177 |
| 4 days | $389 | $177 |
| 3 days | $299 | $177 |
| 2 days | $199 | $118 |
| Weekend Pass Valid Fri. 4 p.m. – Mon. 10 a.m. | Not Available | Not Available |
Grounds Access Only Pass Prices
| Adult | Youth (ages 13–25) | |
| Season (9 weeks) | $2,026 | $329 |
| Season Weekend Pass Valid Fri. 4 p.m. – Mon. 10 a.m. | $600 | $329 |
| 8 weeks | $1,876 | $329 |
| 7 weeks | $1,726 | $329 |
| 6 weeks | $1,576 | $329 |
| 5 weeks | $1,396 | $315 |
| 4 weeks | $1,196 | $259 |
| 3 weeks | $897 | $199 |
| 2 weeks | $598 | $135 |
| 1 week or 6 days | $299 | $75 |
| 5 days | Not Available | Not Available |
| 4 days | Not Available | Not Available |
| 3 days | Not Available | Not Available |
| 2 days | Not Available | Not Available |
| Weekend Pass Valid Fri. 4 p.m. – Mon. 10 a.m. | $60 | $60 |
Gate pass policies are located at chq.org/ticketing-policies.
All gate passes require the holder’s full name. Titles and initials may not be used.
If staying in on-grounds accommodations, the address will be required when ordering the gate pass.
Where multiple-week discounts apply, per pricing above, we ask that patrons purchase all weeks in the same transaction (weeks need not be consecutive). Partial weeks are not eligible for this discount.
Daily Passes
| Daily Ticket Type | Price | Times Vaild | Includes Amp Access? |
| Morning Event Ticket | $30 | 7 a.m.–2 p.m. | Yes |
| Afternoon Event Ticket | $15 | Noon–8 p.m. | Yes |
| Evening Event Ticket | Varies by show | 4 p.m.–midnight | Yes |
| Overnight Ticket | $10 | 10 p.m.–10 a.m. | No |
| Morning Destination Pass* | $5 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Limited** |
| Afternoon Destination Pass* | $5 | 3–8 p.m. | No |
| Main Lot Parking | $10/$15 | 24 hours from purchase | N/A |
| Saturday Grounds Access Pass | $25 | 7 a.m.–8 p.m. | No |
| Sunday Tickets | FREE | 7 a.m.–10 p.m. | Yes |
| Sunday Main Lot Parking | FREE until 2 p.m. | $10 after 2 p.m. | N/A |
*NOTE: Destination Passes go on sale June 25. Limit one pass per day, per patron. Patrons wanting to purchase a Destination Pass should call or visit the Ticket Office, 716-357-6250.
**Includes Amphitheater Access for 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship Only
Parking Prices (per vehicle)
Chautauqua offers parking across Route 394 from the Main Entrance. Fees are listed below (parking is free on Sundays until 2 p.m.). Shuttles are available to bring patrons from the Main Parking Lot to the Main Entrance. On-grounds parking is available with some private rentals. Information for on-grounds parking for property owners is provided below as well.
| Duration | Main Lot per car | Private per car | Institution Zoned per car |
| Season | $219 | $245 | $475 |
| 8 weeks | $210 | $235 | $449 |
| 7 weeks | $205 | $229 | $435 |
| 6 weeks | $190 | $219 | $399 |
| 5 weeks | $180 | $205 | $385 |
| 4 weeks | $169 | $199 | $349 |
| 3 weeks | $149 | $175 | $319 |
| 2 weeks | $125 | $135 | $289 |
| 1 week | $65 | $69 | $259 |
| Daily | $10 | $12 | $55 |
| Daily (Concert) | $15* |
*Main Lot parking rate increases after 3 p.m. on day of concert.
Please note that the majority of our parking is located in the Main Lot. Most accommodations do not provide a parking pass. Please check with the property owner prior to placing your parking pass order.
North and South Lots
Chautauqua Institution offers a reserved parking program for property owners who:
1. have no parking at their on-grounds residence; and
2. have purchased a full-season gate pass.
2022 Pricing:
| South Lot Spot | $350 Assigned Parking |
| North Lot Spot | $279 Unassigned Parking |
Renewals: Need to be purchased by March 18 to maintain parking rights.
Reassignment requests: Submit request to ticketoffice@chq.org by March 14. If reassigned, we require that the original parking pass be returned before the reassigned parking pass will be issued. Notification of reassignments begins April 1.
New Requests Waiting List: Submit request to ticketoffice@chq.org, including contact information and property address. Requests are reviewed in the order in which they are received. Notification of assignment begins May 1. Requests submitted after May 1 will be added to the waiting list for the following season.
South Lot spaces are renewable annually, but once relinquished by a single owner, will return to the pool for reassignment. South Lot spaces may not be handed down nor transferred in perpetuity. South Lot spaces are not affiliated with nor guaranteed in the purchase of any specific property
Vehicle Charging Station
Accessing a vehicle charging station requires a gate pass and an on-grounds parking permit. There are two vehicle charging station available in the North Lot. The charging station in the South Lot is for patrons with a parking permit for that parking lot. Once charged, the vehicle must be moved to its permitted parking location. To purchase access to the charging station, or for information about how to access the charging station for a vehicle without an on-grounds parking permit, contact the Ticket Office at 716-357-6250 or ticketoffice@chq.org.
| Vehicle Charging Station | $5 includes access for up to 24 hours |
Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals
Chautauqua Institution offers mobility scooter and wheelchair rentals during the nine-week summer assembly season. Quantity is limited and early reservations are recommended. A credit card deposit is required; there is a non-refundable deposit for cancellations within two weeks of the rental start date. If available, rentals for less than one week are arranged in person on the day of the rental at the Main Gate Welcome Center Information Office. Scooter rentals of 4 weeks or more are rented directly through Seneca Home Health by calling 814-723-1155.
Mobility Scooters
| 1 Week | $275 |
| 2 Weeks | $550 |
| 3 Weeks | $825 |
| Daily | $60 |
Wheelchairs
| 1 Week | $25 |
| Daily | $5 |
Institution Dock Prices (Mooring and Boat Registration)
Chautauqua Institution offers mooring in an assigned space. Vessels moored at an Institution or private dock are required to purchase and display a current registration sticker. The mooring rental period needs to match the dates on an accompanying gate pass.
- Mooring Renewals and Reassignments: Need to be purchased by March 14 to reserve the prior season assignment. Reassignment requests are due March 14; send to ticketoffice@chq.org. Notification by docks staff begins May 1.
- New Mooring: Only assigned by the Central Dock Office. Starting May 1, contact the office at docks@chq.org or 716-357-6288.
Purchase of mooring assumes agreement to terms of lease.
Institution docks include: Central, Evergreen, Maple, McClintock, North Ave., North Shore, Oak, Overlook, Sailing, and Wiley docks. All other docks are private.
- Boat Sizes: Small Boat (12 feet long and shorter); Large Boat (longer than 12 feet)
- Ramps are for vessels like a Sunfish, rowboat, or canoe.
- Small vessels that are sharing a mooring space are subject to one moorage fee for the shared space and a separate registration fee for each vessel.
Institution Docking
Mooring & Vessel Registration Fees
| Renewals through 3/14/22 | New or Renewals after 3/15/22 | ||
| Season | Ramp: Small Vessel | $157 | $165 |
| Season | Buoy: Small Vessel | $148 | $155 |
| Season | Buoy: Large Vessel | $313 | $330 |
| Season | Slip: Large Vessel | $515 | $540 |
| Weekly | Ramp: Small Vessel | $81 | $85 |
| Weekly | Buoy: Small Vessel | $81 | $85 |
| Weekly | Buoy: Large Vessel | $123 | $130 |
| Weekly | Slip: Large Vessel | $148 | $155 |
Private Dock Prices (Registration Fee Only)
Vessel Registration Fees Only
| Renewals through 3/14/22 | New or Renewals after 3/15/22 | ||
| Season | Small Vessel | $88 | $95 |
| Season | Large Vessel | $253 | $270 |
| Weekly | Small Vessel | $44 | $45 |
| Weekly | Large Vessel | $81 | $85 |
Special Studies and Online Learning
We’ve taken Chautauqua’s beloved Special Studies program online! Visit Chautauqua’s new Online Classroom, where patrons can enroll in master and enrichment classes from your home this summer and year-round. We will offer in-person classes on the Chautauqua grounds this summer.
The 2022 experience offers classes for youth and adults in subjects ranging from art, music, photography, culinary arts, religion, and philosophy, to fitness, dance, history, literature, and writing. Enjoy Chautauqua’s unique learning experience and enrich your mind, body, and spirit online! Classes in a variety of subjects, for youth and adults, are offered through Chautauqua’s Special Studies program. The diverse curriculum includes master classes with Amphitheater speakers, courses through the School of Art, School of Dance and Chautauqua Writers’ Center, and more than 400 classes in subjects ranging from history and handcrafts to fitness and the culinary arts.
For more information or to register, visit classes.chq.org.
Youth Programs
Chautauqua’s programs for youth present a diversity of activity, in settings varied and historic. From pre-school to day camp, from sports instruction to informal youth centers, from enrichment classes to entertainment, and from reading to experiences in the arts, these programs offer opportunities to explore the Chautauqua experience. At the same time, youth are encouraged to grow in independence, make choices, take responsibility and celebrate family time, all in the safe and supportive community that is Chautauqua.
For more information, visit youth.chq.org.
| Children’s School | Group One | Boys’ & Girls’ Club | |
| 8 Weeks | $820 | $869 | $935 |
| 7 Weeks | $779 | $809 | $889 |
| 6 Weeks | $725 | $745 | $819 |
| 5 Weeks | $649 | $679 | $730 |
| 4 Weeks | $555 | $589 | $625 |
| 3 Weeks | $445 | $479 | $499 |
| 2 Weeks | $335 | $349 | $359 |
| 1 Week | $185 | $209 | $229 |
At this time, we are not accepting registrations for Week Nine for Children’s School, Group One, or Boys’ and Girls’ Club due to anticipated staffing challenges. When you complete your registration, you will have the opportunity to complete a survey to indicate interest in registering for Week Nine should this option become available.
Golf
Chautauqua Golf Club offers two championship 18-hole public golf courses. Season memberships include greens fees and use of the Learning Center — a complete teaching and practice facility. Learning Center memberships can be purchased separately.
For non-member daily fee rates, tee times, bag storage, lockers, and other membership options call 716-357-6211 or to book online visit chqgolf.com.
| Season Single | $1,260 |
| Season Family* | $1,785 |
| Season College (ages 18–23) | $435 |
| Season Junior (age 17 & under) | $290 |
| Season Single Young Adult (ages 24–40) | $670 |
| Season Family* Young Adult (ages 24–40) | $950 |
| One week/Individual** | $175 |
| One week/Family** | $300 |
| Season Locker Only | $70 |
| Season Club Storage Only | $110 |
| Season Club Storage with Locker | $160 |
| Season Cart Single | $640 |
| Season Cart Couple | $960 |
| Season Cart Family | $1,050 |
Learning Center Memberships
| Individual | $245 |
| Family* | $370 |
| Junior (17 & under) | $165 |
*Family means parents plus family members 23 and under.
**Corresponding gate pass is required to purchase membership. Includes green fees, Learning Center privileges, cart and bag storage. Limit of 2 one-week memberships per person.
Terminology
Long-term Gate Pass: Gate pass with a minimum length of 24 hours.
Age 12 & Under Gate Pass*: Registration required; no gate pass fee.
Youth Gate Pass*: Age 13 to age 25, based on age when the gate pass begins.
Age 90+ Gate Pass*: Registration required; no gate pass fee. Guests at least 90 years of age (or turning 90 before current season ends) are eligible.
Active-duty military*: Registration required; no gate pass fee.
Week: A week is any seven consecutive nights. Weekly gate passes are valid from 7 a.m. on the arrival date until 10 a.m. on departure date. Additional time may be purchased.
*For these passes the proof of eligibility is required when the order is placed. Proof of age or proper ID card may be required.