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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Generational Voices- An Evening with the Denyce Graves Foundation

Amphitheater Amphitheater

This special evening marks the official launch of the Denyce Graves Foundation’s Generational Voices program, a dynamic new initiative dedicated to mentoring and elevating the next generation of vocal artists. The final concert of our orchestral season showcases rising talent from this groundbreaking program. Join maestro Rossen Milanov and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a...

$55 – $65
Sunrise kayaking

Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

Sports Club Sports Club

Enjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions.

People in line at food trucks

Taste Caravan

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

A rotating lineup of top food vendors serving small bites each day, showcasing top food vendors in the region all celebrated in Bestor Plaza. Vendor tickets can be purchased at the Ticket tent.

A man doing a cooking demonstration

Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement

Aimee Nezhukumatathil's headshot and the Bite by Bite book cover

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bite by Bite: Nourishments & Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil From the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders, a lyrical book of short essays about food, offering a banquet of tastes, smells, memories, associations, and marvelous curiosities from nature. In Bite by Bite, poet and essayist Aimee...

People in line at food trucks

Taste Caravan

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

A rotating lineup of top food vendors serving small bites each day, showcasing top food vendors in the region all celebrated in Bestor Plaza. Vendor tickets can be purchased at the Ticket tent.

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck

Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck The Fiddle and the Drum

Amphitheater Amphitheater

This collaboration brings together 5x Grammy winning soprano Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck for a celebration of Appalachian folk music. For our country’s 250th anniversary, the program mines a rich vein of America’s musical heritage, weaving the expressive depth of Fleming's voice with the brilliance of Fleck’s banjo and his all-star My Bluegrass...

$65 – $125
Silkroad Ensemble performing with Rhiannon Giddens

Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens brings an electrifying fusion of global traditions and contemporary expression to the stage. This acclaimed collective of artists creates a vibrant tapestry of sound that celebrates cultural exchange and musical curiosity. Giddens’ compelling voice and storytelling artistry add emotional depth and urgency to the performance. Audiences will be swept...

$60 – $90

Catholic Mass

Hall of Christ: Sanctuary
Sunday Free Event
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.

Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries. Based in Los Angeles, the organization is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. From 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, and the one...

Free Sunday Event
Dance Theatre of Harlem

Community Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

Community Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance Theatre of Harlem invites you to “Dancing in the Streets,” a participatory dance workshop for people of all ages and abilities in Bestor Plaza. This free and fun workshop brings world-class artistry directly to our Chautauqua community. Deeply committed to building connection through the arts, company artists...

People drinking and eating together at a picnic table

Feast With Friends: 3 C’s Catering

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

3 C’s Catering Theme: Farm to table dinner Standard (FT = FARM TO TABLE) FT Italian Sausage with FT peppers and onions FT parsley buttered potatoes FT seasonal roasted vegetables Vegetarian Option: White FT ratatouille lasagna, Homemade Italian bread, FT seasonal vegetables, FT tossed salad with homemade Italian dressing

$25
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.

Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries. Based in Los Angeles, the organization is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. From 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, and the one...

Free
Priya Parker's headshot

Priya Parker

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Priya Parker opens Week Nine of the 2026 Chautauqua Lecture Series and the theme of “The Importance of Gathering” by helping us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning in modern life, one gathering at a time. She is a facilitator, strategic adviser, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How...

$40
People in line at food trucks

Taste Caravan

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

A rotating lineup of top food vendors serving small bites each day, showcasing top food vendors in the region all celebrated in Bestor Plaza. Vendor tickets can be purchased at the Ticket tent.

A man doing a cooking demonstration

Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

Demo/Talk showcased in Bestor Plaza featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors, and hands-on engagement.

Two men cooking

Battle of The Bites

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

A friendly showdown featuring local and regional chiefs. In a Cook off for all to enjoy, guests will sample small bite sized- portions; tasters will vote for a favorite across categories. Exclusive Judge (Limited Tasting Tickets sold)

$20
Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a world-class company, a professional studio school, a leading arts education program-Dancing Through Barriers®, and community engagement activities.Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries deep commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the...

$55 – $65

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