Discover Chautauqua
Every summer Chautauqua Institution welcomes over 100,000 visitors, to celebrate community and prioritize personal growth. Many travel here to relax, renew and recharge on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. Join us for our historic 150 anniversary season and see for yourself why Chautauqua was, and continues to be, a cherished destination.
Chautauqua’s Summer Assembly Season
There’s nothing quite like Chautauqua in the summer. Experience our grounds as they come alive with guests seeking relaxation, reinvention and our many innovative programs, performances and recreational activities.
The Seasons and Stories of Chautauqua: The 150th Anniversary Season
June 22–August 25, 2024
As most great things do, Chautauqua started with an idea: Americans were yearning to use their newfound leisure time in service of self and community betterment. It was the early 1870s and an unlikely pair of visionaries took that idea, found the perfect lakeside spot to put it to the test, and invited the nation. It worked. Soon thousands of people, multiple generations of families, descended upon the grounds each summer, traversing the lake by steam-powered boat to arrive at Fair Point. They came to learn the latest in religious and educational thought, to be entertained and enriched, and to rest and rejuvenate.
What Will Your Chautauqua Institution Experience Look Like?
Learn
Expand your horizons with lectures, classes, and commune with others looking to do the same.
Experience
Be inspired by a performance by our own Opera and Theater companies, the symphony orchestra and more!
Relax and Recreate
As a pedestrian community, recreation and relaxation are built into the fabric of daily life at Chautauqua alongside offerings on our fields, courts, fairways and lakefront.
Connect
This is a place where life feels full of kindness, hope and possibilities. Chautauqua’s multi- and interfaith commitment means regular chances to hear from, learn from and engage with people of different faiths, including those who profess no faith tradition.
Family
From family-friendly enrichment classes, day camps, performances and entertainment, our summer retreat is sure to inspire wonder and curiosity.
Plan Your Experience Today
No matter how long you plan to stay, a Chautauqua Institution experience is one you won’t soon forget. Use our experience planner to make booking your next visit simple.
Where to Stay
From the Athenaeum Hotel to countless private rental properties, Chautauqua offers accommodations for all needs and tastes.
Gate Passes and Tickets
Your Gate Pass is your passport to the Chautauqua experience. All patrons need a Gate Pass during the Summer Assembly season.
Eat, Drink & Shop
Chautauqua Institution’s historic and picturesque grounds are open throughout the year for shopping, dining and exploring.
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