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Everyone needs a gate pass or ticket. For children 12 years and under gate passes are free. There are also discounted youth tickets available.

In the event of lost or damaged gate passes, you may have them reprinted for a small fee at the Main Gate Welcome Center or Visitor Center on Bestor Plaza.

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The majority of visitors park at the Main Lot which is located on Route 394 across from the Main Gate Welcome Center. Parking fees vary depending on the duration of stay and performance in the Amphitheater. Parking is free on Sundays until 5 p.m. There is limited on grounds parking.

Those purchasing a gate pass for more than one day can purchase a Traditional or Grounds Access Gate Pass. Each has different inclusions. Traditional Gate Pass: This pass offers unlimited access to the grounds during your entire stay, plus general admission to all Amphitheater, Hall of Philosophy, and Chautauqua Chamber Series: Guest and Resident Series at Lenna Hall. Grounds Access Pass: This pass is ideally suited to the patron who cannot regularly attend programs in the Amphitheater. While offering unlimited access to Chautauqua’s grounds, this pass includes morning worship at the Amphitheater and lectures at the Hall of Philosophy. You...

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.

A Traditional or Grounds Access Gate Pass is for those coming to Chautauqua for at least one overnight. A ticket is used for daily access to the grounds or specific performances or events.

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.

You may reserve rental moorage on a space-available basis at our Central Dock office. For weekly mooring or first-time registrations of season boats, please call 716-357-6288 after the first week in June. Full-season boat renewals may call the ticket office. 716-357-6250

There are no facilities for campers or motor homes.