Week Eight: Reimagined Food Festival
Savor a week of elevated culinary experiences with our reimagined Food Festival. With only 80 packages per week, enjoy intimate moments across the grounds, from two Masters Series classes and...
Varies
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy 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...
The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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...
free
Brian Frank
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBrian 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,...
$40
Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: Michael Hoffman
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement
Taste of Chautauqua
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
$35
UU Cultural Ethics Series: Roger Doebke
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy
Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
Free
The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe 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...
free
Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: 412 Food Rescue
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement
Premium Tasting Event
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaAn evening of curated wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits in an interactive tasting experience where you’ll experience flavors you have never experienced before.
$40
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Generational Voices- An Evening with the Denyce Graves Foundation
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThis 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....
$55 – $65
Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy 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...
Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBestor Plaza Demo/Talk delivered from the stage featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors and hands-on engagement
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua 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...
Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller Park
free
Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck The Fiddle and the Drum
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThis 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...
$65 – $125
Catholic Mass
Hall of Christ: Sanctuary
Free
Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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...
$60 – $90
Catholic Mass
Hall of Christ: Sanctuary
Sunday Free Event
Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFr. 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...
Free Sunday Event
Week Nine: Reimagined Food Festival
Savor a week of elevated culinary experiences with our reimagined Food Festival. With only 80 packages per week, enjoy intimate moments across the grounds, from two Masters Series classes and...
Varies
Community Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaCommunity 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...
Feast With Friends: 3 C’s Catering
Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza3 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...
$25
Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall
Free Sunday Event
Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFr. 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...
Free
Priya Parker
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPriya 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...
$40
Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaDemo/Talk showcased in Bestor Plaza featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors, and hands-on engagement.
Battle of The Bites
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
$20
Chautauqua Chamber Music: American Brass Quintet
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDance 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...
$55 – $65
Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFr. 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...
Free
Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
Lara Downes and John McWhorter
Amphitheater AmphitheaterVisionary 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...
$40
Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
Ken Parker, Native Plants Guy
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall
Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaDemo/Talk showcased in Bestor Plaza featuring cutting-edge technology, authentic flavors, and hands-on engagement.
Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
Premium Chefs Dinner: Darian Bryan
Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum HotelAn elevated dining event crafted by renowned chef Darian Bryan. A truly unforgettable culinary journey.
$180