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Unity Service

Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

Unity Service

Free

The Great Massey Sing-Along

Amphitheater Amphitheater

On the final day of Chautauqua’s sesquicentennial season, we will come together in song. Joshua Stafford, Chautauqua’s Director of Sacred Music and Organist, will lead us in a joyful sing-along...

Free Sunday event

Chautauqua Kitchen Series

Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum Parlor

Chautauqua Kitchen is a culinary event hosted by the Chautauqua Hotel Company, offering participants the opportunity to learn, dine and savor a diverse range of culinary experiences over two days....

$270 – $810

CHQ Squirrel Scramble

CHQ Trail

Calling all squirrels! Welcome to the thrilling world of the Squirrel Scramble! This exciting race is designed specifically for our energetic young participants, ages 5–12, who are ready to embark...

$15

CHQ Trailblazer Challenge

CHQ Trail

Welcome to the CHQ Trailblazer Challenge—an obstacle adventure like no other! Get ready to dive into the great outdoors and navigate a course that seamlessly combines the excitement of overcoming...

$50 – $60

CHQ Travels: Literary Ireland with Kwame Alexander

Delve into Ireland’s vibrant literary arts on a journey that brings you into the worlds of some of history’s most renowned writers. In the heart of Dublin, immortalized by James...

Oktoberfest

Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum Hotel

Experience a night of German splendor at the Athenaeum Hotel! Savor an indulgent German feast while being serenaded by The Bergholz German Band, direct from Niagara Falls (NY). Clad in vibrant, traditional garb,...

$52 – $269

How to Market and Sell Your Book

Zoom Zoom

Congratulations! You published your book! Now you need to promote it! In this120-minute boot camp course, #1 New York Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander will share his hard-learned, proven tips...

$129

Introduction to the Enneagram with Dr. Deborah Egerton

Zoom Zoom

Join us for an engaging two-hour workshop with world-renowned Enneagram expert, Dr. Deborah Egerton. Discover the transformative power of the Enneagram and how it can bring clarity, growth, and positive...

$129

CHQ Travels: Winter in Yellowstone

Journey deep into Yellowstone over snow-packed roads, stopping often to explore the wilderness. See the icedover Upper Falls and watch Old Faithful’s dramatic eruptions without the crowds. Hike the boardwalks...

How to Write the Best Picture Book: A Virtual Bootcamp

Zoom Zoom

Join children’s book author, Ann Marie Stephens, for a one-day boot camp to boost your picture book writing! Whether you’re beginning a new story, finishing a current work-in-progress, or looking...

$249

Writing Your Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel

Zoom Zoom

This workshop highlights elements of WHERE THE LOCKWOOD GROWS and THE EMPTY PLACE while students dig into fundamentals of worldbuilding, using considerations of their own worlds and societies. With a...

$129

CHQ Travels: Cannes Film Festival

Through special accreditation granted to the Chautauqua Institution by the Cannes Film Festival, enjoy access to dozens of screenings of some of the most daring, promising, and topical films of...

Chautauqua Chamber Music: Sharon Isbin and Pacifica Quartet

Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin joins forces with the renowned Pacifica Quartet for a spellbinding collaboration. Known for her virtuosic technique and expressive artistry, Isbin brings a fresh perspective to classical...

Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The extraordinary Alexander Gavrylyuk serves as Artist in Residence for Chautauqua Institution. His international career has included appearances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert...

$49 – $59

Sian Leah Beilock

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Sian Leah Beilock is the 19th president of Dartmouth College, and the first woman in the role in Dartmouth’s 255-year history. In her first year, she has positioned Dartmouth as...

Play CHQ: Tie Dye Thursdays

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

Play CHQ invites families Tie Dye apparel and wearables throughout the 2025 season. Apparel and wearables very in price.

Jonathan Eig

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — King: A Life by Jonathan Eig Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life is the first major biography in decades...

Pete Docter, Kelsey Mann & Lewis Black

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Early film pitches for Pixar’s Academy Award-winning “Inside Out” named comedian Lewis Black to illustrate how an iconic voice like that belonging to the “King of the Rant” could bring...