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Winter Weekend Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 23....

$3 – $5

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...

James Carville & Mary Matalin

Amphitheater Amphitheater

One of America’s best-loved political couples, Mary Matalin and “Ragin’ Cajun” James Carville open the 2025 Summer Assembly at Chautauqua Institution, taking the Amphitheater stage for a conversation exploring themes...

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...

Jenan Mohajir with Rebecca Russo

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Jenan Mohajir is an educator, a storyteller, a mother, and a believer in building relationships across the lines that separate us. Jenan currently serves as Vice President of External Affairs...

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, and the first woman in the role in Dartmouth’s 255-year history. In her first year, she has positioned Dartmouth as a...

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...

Diana Krall

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two GRAMMY® Awards,...

$74 – $174

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...

Emilie M. Townes

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Emilie M. Townes, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies at Boston University School of Theology, is an American Baptist clergywoman, and a native of Durham,...

Music School Festival Orchestra: Opening Night

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua...

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Stunningly virtuosic and internationally recognized pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in this beloved annual event. Currently serving as Artist-in-Residence for Chautauqua Institution, Mr. Gavrylyuk is a First...

Lewis Black’s The Rant Is Due: Chautauqua

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Lewis Black brings his trademark blend of blistering humor and sharp commentary to Chautauqua with his one-of-a-kind show The Rant Is Due. The show where you, the audience, get to...

$59 – $119