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  • 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...

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  • 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 moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...

  • A man doing a cooking demonstration

    Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    Big flavor meets big ideas in Bestor Plaza. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live culinary demonstrations and discussions featuring chefs, artisans, and community partners from across the region and beyond. These engaging sessions spotlight innovative techniques, cultural traditions, sustainability practices, and the stories behind the food we love. Held daily during the Taste Caravan, each...

  • Jose Arellano

    Jose Arellano

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Jose Arellano is an organizational leader and entrepreneur with a proven record of driving transformation, building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable growth. He began his career at Homeboy Industries in 2013 as a trainee and advanced to vice president of operations, where he leads organizational initiatives, workforce development, integrates departments, and implements strategies that strengthen...

    $20.00
  • Two men cooking

    Battle of The Bites: Best Slider

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    High energy. High stakes. Incredible food. Inspired by competitive cooking shows, Battle of the Bites brings the thrill of a culinary showdown to Bestor Plaza as talented local chefs go head‑to‑head in a fast‑paced, flavor‑driven competition. Each week features four different chefs and a guest judge. Chefs are given three hours to develop and execute...

    $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
  • Buffalo Day

    Buffalo Day

    Chautauqua Institution

    Buffalo Day 2026 Explore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Buffalo Day. Residents of Buffalo have free admission and parking* all day. Our Buffalo Day includes access to all events in the Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy that day, beaches, and so much more! Please bring proof of residency for entry. Youth 12 and...

    Free for Buffalo residents
  • 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
  • Lara Downes and John McWhorter

    Lara Downes and John McWhorter

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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...

    $40
  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...

  • A man doing a cooking demonstration

    Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    Big flavor meets big ideas in Bestor Plaza. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live culinary demonstrations and discussions featuring chefs, artisans, and community partners from across the region and beyond. These engaging sessions spotlight innovative techniques, cultural traditions, sustainability practices, and the stories behind the food we love. Held daily during the Taste Caravan, each...

  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...

  • Darian Bryan

    Masters Series Culinary Masterclass: Chef Darian Bryan

    Norton Hall Norton Hall

    Bold flavor, big personality, and unforgettable food take center stage in this dynamic Masters Series class with Chef Darian Bryan, one of Western New York’s most celebrated culinary voices. Known for merging fine dining techniques with the vibrant soul of Caribbean cuisine, Chef Darian delivers an experience that is as entertaining as it is inspiring....

    $49
  • Darian Bryan

    Premium Chefs Dinner: Darian Bryan

    Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum Hotel

    Bold flavor and joyful hospitality take center stage at this special Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Darian Bryan, one of Western New York’s most dynamic culinary talents. Hosted at the Athenaeum Hotel, this one night only dining experience celebrates Chef Darian’s vibrant fusion of fine dining technique and Caribbean soul. Born in Jamaica and based...

    $180
  • Lara Downes and Kurt Elling

    Get Happy with Lara Downes and Kurt Elling

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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...

    $55 – $75
  • Sunrise kayaking

    Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

    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...

  • Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.

    Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

    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...

    Free
  • Henry Louis Gates Jr

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University professor and director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning...

    $45
  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample...

  • A man doing a cooking demonstration

    Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk

    Big flavor meets big ideas in Bestor Plaza. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live culinary demonstrations and discussions featuring chefs, artisans, and community partners from across the region and beyond....

  • A crowd of people going to tents during the food festival

    Taste of Chautauqua

    A celebration of food, art, music, and family. Taste of Chautauqua invites guests to experience the spirit of the region through an afternoon that brings together regional cuisine, craft beverages,...

    $35
  • Samara Joy

    Samara Joy

    A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her...

    $60 – $100
  • Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.

    Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

    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...

    Free
  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample...

  • A man doing a cooking demonstration

    Bestor Plaza Demo/Talks: Sysco- Knife Skills

    Big flavor meets big ideas in Bestor Plaza. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live culinary demonstrations and discussions featuring chefs, artisans, and community partners from across the region and beyond....

  • Two men cooking

    Masters Series Culinary Masterclass: Sysco Chefs

    As Food Fest winds down, there is still plenty to experience with two of Sysco's finest chefs, Brian Barcus and Joe Bucci, who will demonstrate their expertise in the kitchen....

    $49
  • A woman pouring wine into a glass

    Premium Tasting Event

    Sip, swirl, and savor at this lively Premium Craft Beverage Tasting Event, an interactive evening designed to showcase exciting wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits you may not have encountered...

    $40
  • Sunrise kayaking

    Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

    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...

  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample...

  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample...

  • Australian Pink Floyd performing

    The Australian Pink Floyd Show

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre,” The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first-ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday...

    $54 – $84

  • Catholic Mass

    Hall of Christ: Sanctuary
    Sunday Free Event
  • Bishop Eugene Sutton

    The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton is the senior pastor of Chautauqua Institution. Formerly the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and Canon Pastor of Washington National Cathedral, where he directed the Cathedral’s Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage, Sutton has also served as a college chaplain, parish priest, and professor of homiletics and liturgy...

    Free Sunday Event

  • Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller

    Outdoor Classroom

    Kriss Young Miller and her husband Gary manage the Quaker House. Kriss is a 2022 graduate of Earlham School of Religion with her Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed...

    Free Sunday Event

  • Indigo Girls

    Indigo Girls

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Released in 1989, Indigo Girls' eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into...

    $50 – $150