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September 10
Indigo Girls Return to Chautauqua Institution
They’ve been part of some of Chautauqua’s most memorable nights. Now Indigo Girls return to headline the final concert of the 2026 season. Gather with friends, relive the memories and experience one last unforgettable summer night at Chautauqua.
No Gate Pass Required Off Season
As autumn approaches and the foliage begins to change, consider appreciating the fall colors and picturesque landscapes at Chautauqua Institution. With no gate or parking fees, visiting the grounds outside of the Summer Assembly offers a convenient and delightful opportunity to embrace the season.
2027 Season: June 26–Aug. 29
Each summer, Chautauqua will convene to wrestle with the critical issues of our time, considering how we, as individuals, families, and communities, have been tested and responded to and how we move forward.
Plan your Chautauqua Experience and See Weekly Themes
Places To Stay
Choose from beautiful lodging options both on and off the Chautauqua grounds. LODGING OPTIONS
Things To Do
Concerts, classes, lectures, recreation and more — there’s something for everyone.
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Eat, Drink, & Shop
Make your Chautauqua experience complete with great dining and shopping!
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Coming for the Day
Where else can you experience so much in just one day? Get your tickets and parking pass in advance to make your trip a breeze!
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2027 Season Lodging
Start Planning Your Next Summer at Chautauqua
Finding accommodations should be your first priority when planning a visit to Chautauqua. Accommodations can fill up long before gate passes even go on sale.
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News & Announcements
- Closing Three Taps: A Season Concludes, a New Chapter Begins153rd Summer Assembly | August 30, 2026 With the conclusion of Chautauqua Institution’s 2026 Summer…
- Boundless Campaign ReportAt the heart of Boundless, A Campaign for Chautauqua, is a simple but powerful truth:…
- Susan Choi’s ‘Flashlight’ Wins 2026 Chautauqua PrizeCelebrated Author Will Give Public Reading at Chautauqua Institution on July 24 Chautauqua Institution proudly announces Flashlight (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)…
Career & Seasonal
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An experience like no other
“There is no place like it. No resort. No spa. Not anywhere else in the country, or anywhere in the world.”
David McCullough
Historian, author
“Things are different here. You feel it the moment you pass through the gates. Here, we have a glimmer, an active, muscular, American utopia, here in this place, inquisitive, ecumenical, feeding mind and body and spirit.”
Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker
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Anyone who has experienced the reinvention and reinvigortation of a visit to Chautauqua knows that this is an experiences that must be preserved. As a non-profit organization, we depend on your gifts to sustain our mission.