Plan Your Experience
Challenge yourself. Discover a hidden talent. Share the memories. Inspire a new generation.
Over the course of nine weeks, more than 100,000 visitors will stay at Chautauqua and participate in programs, classes and community events for all ages — all within the beautiful setting of a historic lakeside village.
The Chautauqua experience is based around one’s engagement in five program areas: arts, education, religion, recreation, and youth. While people visit Chautauqua Institution for all different lengths of stay — the most popular length of stay on the grounds is one week.
Please visit vacationsafely.chq.org for the latest information about health and safety regulations and procedures.
Planning your 2023 Stay
Finding accommodations should be your first priority when planning a visit to Chautauqua. Accommodations can fill up long before gate passes even go on sale in January.
2023 Season: June 24–August 27
In 2023, Chautauqua will convene to wrestle with the critical issues of our time, considering ways in which we as individuals, families and communities have been tested and have responded, and how we move forward.
Rates and Fees
Learn about all long-term and short-term ticket options and information about many other services and tickets.
Grounds Access and Operations
All drive-in gates will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, no passes required
Dining and Shopping
View the dining options on the grounds, as well as the unique stores that complement Chautauqua Institution’s offerings.
Maps & Directions
Chautauqua is basically a walking community with very narrow streets. The use of automobiles on the grounds is very restricted.
Chautauqua Bookstore
Your one stop shop for program related books, art supplies, an amazing array of gifts and cards and Chautauqua logo apparel and gifts.
Tour Chautauqua County
For more than 140 years, Chautauqua has been a destination for vacation learning, a place for personal growth, a place that engages the mind, body and spirit.
Group Tours and Road Scholar
Make your next group tour destination Chautauqua Institution located in western New York.
