Prices starting at:

Prices valid June 7–Aug. 24, 2024. Prices vary based on the dates you are attending. All prices are subject to change.

• _{Non-consecutive multiple-week discount pricing applies when patrons purchase all weeks in the same transaction (weeks need not be consecutive).}

Prices starting at:

Prices valid June 7–Aug. 24, 2024. Prices vary based on the dates you are attending. All prices are subject to change.

• _{Non-consecutive multiple-week discount pricing applies when patrons purchase all weeks in the same transaction (weeks need not be consecutive).}

Daily Ticket Validity: Three hours before and after the scheduled start and end time of the event, unless otherwise noted. 

_{* Pricing may vary by lecture or performance.
**Available Monday through Friday only. The Morning Destination Ticket includes Amphitheater access at 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship.}

Whatever educational experience you seek, Chautauqua continues to create distinct learning experiences for the 10,000 lifelong learners that enroll in classes each year, whether on the Institution grounds or online. With the addition of Chautauqua’s new CHQ Assembly Online Classroom, patrons can now enroll in master and enrichment classes from their homes year-round.

Chautauqua’s programs for youth present a diversity of activity, in settings varied and historic. From pre-school to day camp, from sports instruction to informal youth centers, from enrichment classes to entertainment, and from reading to experiences in the arts, these programs offer opportunities to explore the Chautauqua experience. At the same time, youth are encouraged to grow in independence, make choices, take responsibility and celebrate family time, all in the safe and supportive community that is Chautauqua. Each program runs Monday through Friday.

For more information, visit youth.chq.org.

Children’s School, Group One and Boys’ and Girls’ Club operate Weeks One to Eight. During Week Nine, families can register for youth classes, explore the recreation offerings and participate in pop-up programs with Play CHQ.

Chautauqua offers parking across Route 394 from the Main Entrance. Fees are listed below (parking is free on Sundays until 2 p.m.). Shuttles are available to bring patrons from the Main Parking Lot to the Main Entrance. On-grounds parking is available with some private rentals. Information for on-grounds parking for property owners is provided below as well. 

Rates starting at:

_{*Rate covers 7 full days per week. When purchasing Week Nine, the total pass price will reflect an additional 8th day of parking.
**Main Lot parking rate increases after 3 p.m. on day of concert. 
***Very limited availability.}

• Please have your license plate number, vehicle make, and color ready when purchasing parking passes.
• Please note that the majority of our parking is located in the Main Lot. Most accommodations do not provide a parking pass. If renting a property, please check with the property owner prior to placing your parking pass order. 

Chautauqua Institution offers a reserved parking program for property owners. Requests may be submitted by property owners who: 

1. have no parking at their on-grounds residence; and 
2. have purchased a full-season gate pass. 

Renewals: March 18 purchase deadline to maintain parking rights. 

Reassignment requests: Submit request to ticketoffice@chq.org by March 14. If reassigned, we require the original parking pass to be returned before the reassigned parking pass will be issued. Notification of reassignments begins April 1. Requests from patrons with accessibility needs will be prioritized.

New Requests Waiting List: Submit request to ticketoffice@chq.org, including contact information and property address. Requests are reviewed in the order in which they are received (requests from patrons with accessibility needs will be prioritized). Notification of assignment begins May 1. Requests submitted after May 1 will be added to the waiting list for the following season.

South Lot spaces are renewable annually, but once relinquished by a single owner, will return to the pool for reassignment. South Lot spaces may not be handed down nor transferred in perpetuity. South Lot spaces are not affiliated with nor guaranteed in the purchase of any specific property. 

Accessing a vehicle charging station during the summer assembly season requires a gate pass and a Chautauqua Institution parking pass. There are six vehicle charging spaces available in the North Lot and four vehicle charging spaces in the South Lot. Charging details can be found below.

 *North Lot:
   2 spaces served by a LeGrand charger and an outlet (1 – J1772 charger, 1 – 240v AC 50A outlet)
   4 spaces served by Tesla branded chargers (2 – NACS Tesla type, 2 – J1772 chargers)
**South Lot:
  2 spaces served by outlets (2 – 240v AC 50A outlets [NOTE: 120v outlet also present])
  2 spaces served by ChargePoint (Dual J1772)

For Pay @ the Ticket Office spots, patrons will purchase an EV charging pass @ $5 per use for a half-day period (8 a.m.–7 p.m. -or- 7 p.m. – 8 a.m.) to be used in conjunction with their standard Chautauqua parking pass (Main Lot, South Lot, North Lot, private location, etc.). The patron displays their lot pass alongside their EV charging pass on the dash while using the charging space. To purchase an EV charging pass, please visit the Main Gate Welcome Center Ticket Office or call us at 716-357-6250 (option 5) to purchase by phone for pick-up or digital delivery.  

South Lot’s ChargePoint station is easy and convenient. Patrons may pay at the charger by credit card or by downloading the free ChargePoint app on their mobile device. If you opt to download the app, follow the steps at this ChargePoint link to start charging.

See the full prices and polices for rentals at mobility.chq.org.

Chautauqua Health & Fitness Center – View rates for memberships and passes.

Chautauqua Golf Club – View membership rates and guest fees.

Chautauqua Tennis Center – View membership rates and fees for tennis and pickleball.

Sports Club – View rental rates for various recreational activities.

Chautauqua Institution offers mooring in an assigned space. Vessels moored at an Institution or private dock are required to purchase and display a current registration sticker. The mooring rental period needs to match the dates on an accompanying gate pass. 

Mooring Renewals and Reassignments: Purchase by March 14 to reserve the prior season assignment. Reassignment requests are due March 14; send to ticketoffice@chq.org. Notification by docks staff begins May 1. 

New Mooring: Only assigned by the Central Dock Office. Starting May 1, contact the office at docks@chq.org or 716-357-6288. 

Purchase of mooring assumes agreement to terms of lease. 
Institution docks include: Central, Evergreen, Maple, McClintock, North Ave., North Shore, Oak, Overlook, Sailing, and Wiley docks. All other docks are private. 

Boat Sizes: Small Boat (12 feet long and shorter); Large Boat (longer than 12 feet) 
Ramps are for vessels like a Sunfish, rowboat, or canoe. 
Small vessels that are sharing a mooring space are subject to one moorage fee for the shared space and a separate registration fee for each vessel. 

Institution Docking  
Mooring & Vessel Registration Fees 

Private Dock Prices (Registration Fee Only) 
Vessel Registration Fees Only

Fees related to placing your order:
Order Online: $0
By Phone: $10 (includes delivery)
In-person: $0

Fees related to receiving your tickets:
Digital/Print at Home: $0
Mailed to you: $5
Pick up at Will Call: $10

All gate passes require the holder’s full name. Titles and initials may not be used. 

If staying in on-grounds accommodations, the address will be required when ordering the gate pass. 

Ticket Refund Policies

Gate Pass Refund Policy

Long-term tickets (gate passes that span 24 hours or more) will be refunded to the original form of payment until the start of the Summer Assembly season. Requests for consideration of special circumstances made after the start of the season, will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Event Ticket Refund Policy

Event tickets to lectures, opera, theater, concerts, and other events are not generally refundable. In the event that performances or lectures are cancelled, full refunds will be issued for the ticket price, processing fees and any parking purchased in association with the program ticket order.

Daily Tickets Policy

Daily Tickets may be exchanged for another pass of equal or greater value as long as the exchange is made prior to the pass start date. No changes can be made to expired passes. 

Please review all ticketing policies.

There will be some minor changes in the pricing structure in 2024. Chautauqua is implementing demand-based pricing for Adult Traditional and Ground Access Gate Passes. Demand-based pricing lets us adapt prices based on attendance volume on specific days of the Chautauqua season. This approach allows for flexible pricing that benefits both our patrons and the sustainability of Chautauqua.

A few key points about demand-based pricing and what it means to you are listed below.

Flexible Pricing: Demand-based pricing lets us set gate prices that align with the demand for different days at Chautauqua. Unlike airline or hotel demand models, Chautauqua’s pricing will not surge unreasonably in response to heightened demand.

Scheduled Price Increases: Chautauqua will open sales on Jan. 23 with pricing that reflects anticipated demand by day. After that, Gate Pass prices will increase based on demand twice: March 5 and June 5, 2024. March 5 and June 5 prices will be posted online two weeks in advance.

Early-Purchase Advantage: By securing your tickets before March 5, you are likely to pay the lowest price for your 2024 Gate Pass.

Multi-Day Discount: Chautauqua will continue to offer discounts based on the length of your Gate Pass. The longer you stay at Chautauqua, the greater the discount.

Supporting Chautauqua: Your continued support plays a crucial role in the success of Chautauqua. Demand-based pricing helps us maintain the quality of our programs, ensuring we can continue bringing you engaging content and providing the services and support that sometimes need to flex with attendance numbers.