An Afternoon Ticket is valid from noon to 8 p.m. from Monday through Friday. The Afternoon Ticket grants access to the Chautauqua’s grounds, beaches, restaurants and any programs outside of the Amphitheater. Highlighted programs are the Interfaith Lecture Series and the Chautauqua Scientific and Literary Circle Lectures that take place at the Hall of Philosophy.

During our Summer Assembly, Chautauqua offers the following daily tickets free of charge: Sunday Tickets, daily worship tickets, Education Wednesdays (available to current staff, teachers, and students in Chautauqua County), Buffalo Day (free to Buffalo area residents), and Chautauqua County Day (free to Chautauqua County residents). Complimentary gate passes are available for those over the age of 90 years, children 12 and under, and active military. Access to the Chautauqua grounds is available free of charge in the fall, winter, and spring months.