Experience the captivating Naeve Trio in a performance of expressive chamber music and dynamic collaboration. Blending violin, cello, and piano with remarkable sensitivity and balance, the trio brings both classical and contemporary works to life with warmth and clarity. Their performances highlight deep musical connection, refined artistry, and a shared spirit of exploration. Join us...
A Juilliard graduate and winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Kortum has become a familiar face on the most iconic stages in jazz including Birdland, Blue Note, Mezzrow, Dizzy’s Club, SXSW Festival, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Kortum has toured internationally and collaborated with modern jazz leaders including Cyrille Aimée, Bryan...
The Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband, the Rev. James Paul Womack, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, she has co-hosted the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022, crafting, planning and...
Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
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.
Bird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement
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.
An elevated dining event crafted by renowned chef Nyesha Arrington. A truly unforgettable culinary journey.
Rossen Milanov, conductor Maxim Lando, piano Maxim Lando joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in an evening of rhythmic fire. Lando commands the Amphitheater stage in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, balancing bold modern energy with moments of lyrical warmth. Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances offers nostalgia and momentum, with the widely recognized Dies Ire making its looming...
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.
The Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband, the Rev. James Paul Womack, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, she has co-hosted the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022, crafting, planning and...
Brian Frank is the founder and general partner of FTW Ventures, bringing decades of experience in building transformative technology that impacts the way people work, play and live. In 2015, Frank turned his attention to how technology can improve the lives of every person on the planet by building a better food system. He raised...
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.
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement
A celebration of everything that makes our region special. We’re inviting local chefs, artists, producers, wineries, breweries, and creators to showcase what they do best. (Vendor tickets sold at Ticket tent)
Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua
The Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband, the Rev. James Paul Womack, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, she has co-hosted the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022, crafting, planning and...
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.
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement
An evening of curated wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits in an interactive tasting experience where you’ll experience flavors you have never experienced before.
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...
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.
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.
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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.
Demo/Talk showcased in Bestor Plaza featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors, and hands-on engagement.
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)
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...
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...
Visionary American pianist and scholar Lara Downes is joined by fellow American scholar and linguist John McWhorter for a musical-conversation to discuss the role of American music as a joyful noise, even in the hardest times — the songs that have chased our cares away even in times of hardship, crisis and wartime, to remind...
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.
Demo/Talk showcased in Bestor Plaza featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors, and hands-on engagement.
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.
An elevated dining event crafted by renowned chef Darian Bryan. A truly unforgettable culinary journey.
Pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes has been called “A musical ray of hope” by NBC News. Vocalist Kurt Elling, whom The Guardian dubbed “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers,” joins Downes in a special concert called GET HAPPY, celebrating 250 years of American music as a joyful noise, even in the hardest times. The...