2023 On-Sale Dates

• Available Now: Gate Passes, event tickets, theater and opera tickets, main lot and on-grounds parking, boats and docks.*
• TBA: Youth programs (Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Children’s School and Group One).
• June 1 at 10 a.m.: Special Studies, scooters and business center rentals.
  • Last day before Final price increase on Gate Passes. Price increase takes effect on June 2.
• June 19 at 10 a.m.: Destination, Free Sunday, Free Morning Worship, Saturday and Overnight Tickets.

*As in years past, you can purchase your gate passes, event tickets, and main lot parking online, while docks and private parking (including North and South Lots) are available by contacting the ticket office directly.

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A Gate Pass or Ticket is required to enter the grounds from June 24 to Aug. 27 and acts as your passport to the Chautauqua Experience. 

• For guests ages 12 & under registration is required to receive a complimentary Traditional Gate Pass or Grounds Access 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 CAC) and for guests who are at least 90 years of age, or turn 90 before current season ends. (Valid government-issued photo ID is required at time of pick-up for military and 90+ passes.)

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Adult Traditional Gate Pass Prices

Rates starting at:

# of Weeks*	Current Price	Price Increases 6/2/23
1	$620	$653
2	$1,077	$1,134
3	$1,371	$1,444
4	$1,665	$1,754
5	$1,959	$2,064
6	$2,254	$2,374
7	$2,472	$2,603
8	$2,689	$2,832
Season	$2,823	$2,973
1 Day	$108	$113

_{*Rate covers 7 full days per week. When purchasing Week Nine, the total pass price will reflect an additional 8th day of programming.}

Youth (ages 13–25) Traditional Gate Pass Prices

Rates starting at:

# of Weeks*	Current Price	Price Increases 6/2/23
1	$189	$191
2	$305	$309
3	$330	$334
4	$350	$354
5	$365	$369
6	$375	$380
7	$380	$385
8	$384	$390
Season	$390	$395

_{*Rate covers 7 full days per week. When purchasing Week Nine, the total pass price will reflect an additional 8th day of programming.}

Adult Grounds Access Only Pass Prices 

Rates starting at:

# of Weeks*	Jan.-May 2023 Pricing	Price Increases 6/2/23
1	$299	$332
2	$598	$665
3	$897	$998
4	$1,196	$1,331
5	$1,395	$1,552
6	$1,581	$1,759
7	$1,736	$1,932
8	$1,909	$2,125
9	$2,130	$2,370

_{*Rate covers 7 full days per week. When purchasing Week Nine, the total pass price will reflect an additional 8th day of programming.}

Youth Grounds Access Only Pass Prices 

Rates starting at:

# of Weeks*	Current Price	Price Increases 6/2/23
1	$79	$81
2	$139	$142
3	$205	$209
4	$265	$271
5	$280	$286
6	$295	$301
7	$305	$312
8	$315	$322
Season	$329	$336

_{*Rate covers 7 full days per week. When purchasing Week Nine, the total pass price will reflect an additional 8th day of programming.}

• 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. 
• Non-consecutive multiple-week discount pricing applies when patrons purchase all weeks in the same transaction (weeks need not be consecutive).

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Purchases in Addition to the Gate Pass

• Amphitheater Popular Entertainment Concerts, Single Tickets & Gate Pass Upgrades: These tickets may be purchased by phone, at the Main Gate Welcome Center or at tickets.chq.org. Grounds Access Pass holders can purchase Single Tickets to attend amphitheater events. Traditional Gate Pass holders may wish to upgrade their general admission access to select amphitheater events by purchasing a Gate Pass Upgrade Ticket for the assigned seating area.
• 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. Visit learn.chq.org for details.
• Youth Programs: Including Children’s School, Boys’ & Girls’ Club, tennis, sailing, golf and Special Studies classes.

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Daily Tickets

Daily Ticket Validity: Three hours before and after the scheduled start and end time of the event, unless otherwise noted. 

Daily Ticket Type	Price	Valid for entry	Includes Amp Access?
Morning Event Ticket	$30*	8 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Yes
Afternoon Program Ticket	$19*	Noon – 8 p.m.	Yes
Evening Event Ticket	Varies by show	4 p.m. – midnight	Yes
Overnight Ticket	$15	10 p.m.–10 a.m.	No
Morning Destination Ticket**	$10	8 a.m.–1 p.m.	Limited**
Afternoon Destination Ticket**	$10	3–8 p.m.	No
Main Lot Parking	$12 daily/$15 concerts		N/A
Saturday Ticket	$25	8 a.m. – 8 p.m.	No
Sunday Ticket	FREE	7 a.m.–10 p.m.	Yes
Sunday Main Lot Parking	FREE until 2 p.m.	$12 after 2 p.m.	N/A

_{* May vary by lecture or performance.
**Available Monday – Friday only. Morning Destination Ticket includes Amphitheater access for 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship.
Destination Tickets, Overnight tickets, Saturday and Sunday Tickets will be available beginning June 19.}

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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. 

Rates starting at:

# of Weeks*	Main Lot & Private per car	Institution Zoned per car***
1	$69	$259
2	$135	$289
3	$175	$319
4	$199	$349
5	$210	$385
6	$220	$399
7	$230	$435
8	$240	$449
Season	$245	$475
Daily	$12	$55
Daily (Concert)	$15**

_{*Rate covers 7 full days per week. When purchasing Week Nine, the total pass price will reflect an additional 8th day of parking.
**Main Lot parking rate increases after 3 p.m. on day of concert. 
***Very limited availability.}

• Please have your license plate number, vehicle make, and color ready when purchasing long-term parking passes.
• 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. Requests may be submitted by property owners who: 

1. have no parking at their on-grounds residence; and 
2. have purchased a full-season gate pass. 

2023 Pricing (full season): 

South Lot Spot	$399 Assigned Parking
North Lot Spot	$299 Unassigned Parking

Renewals: March 18 purchase deadline to maintain parking rights. 

Reassignment requests: Submit request to ticketoffice@chq.org by March 14. If reassigned, we require the original parking pass to be returned before the reassigned parking pass will be issued. Notification of reassignments begins April 1. Requests from patrons with accessibility needs will be prioritized.

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 (requests from patrons with accessibility needs will be prioritized). 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. 

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Vehicle Charging Station

Accessing a vehicle charging station requires a gate pass and an on-grounds parking permit. There are two vehicle charging stations 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

TBA

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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.

# of Weeks	Children’s School	Group One	Boys’ & Girls’ Club
1 Week	$199	$259	$259
2 Weeks	$359	$399	$399
3 Weeks	$459	$539	$539
4 Weeks	$559	$679	$679
5 Weeks	$669	$799	$799
6 Weeks	$769	$919	$919
7 Weeks	$869	$1,019	$1,019
8 Weeks	$969	$1,119	$1,119

Children’s School, Group One and Boys’ and Girls’ Club operate Weeks One to Eight. During Week Nine, families can register for youth classes, explore the recreation offerings and participate in pop-up programs with Play CHQ.

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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. Full payment is collected at time of reservation. Cancellations within two weeks of the rental start date will be subject to a $75 fee. For more information, please contact Chautauqua’s Information Office at 716-357-6200. 

Mobility Scooters

Rental Duration	Single Person Scooter
1 Week	$275
2 Weeks	$550
3 Weeks	$825
4 Weeks	$1,000
5 Weeks	$1,200
6 Weeks	$1,350
7 Weeks	$1,550
8 Weeks	$1,725
Season (9-12 weeks)	$1,800
Extended Season (5/1-9/30)	$2,200
Daily (4+ hours, return by midnight)	$60
Concert (up to 4 hours)	$40

Wheelchairs 

1 Week	$40
Daily	$10

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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: Purchase 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 

Season Ramp	Small	$182
Season Buoy	Small	$182
Season Buoy	Large	$363
Season Slip	Large	$594
Weekly Ramp	Small	$94
Weekly Buoy	Small	$94
Weekly Buoy	Large	$143
Weekly Slip	Large	$171

Private Dock Prices (Registration Fee Only) 
Vessel Registration Fees Only

Season Private	Small	$105
Season Private	Large	$297
Weekly Private	Small	$50
Weekly Private	Large	$94

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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. Available by presenting valid ID at ticket office window.

Active-duty military*: Registration required; no gate pass fee. Available by presenting valid Common Access Card (CAC) at ticket office window.

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 the departure date. Additional time may be purchased.

*Proof of eligibility required when the order is placed. Please present valid ID at ticket office window.

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