Discover Chautauqua
Every summer, over the course of nine weeks, more than 100,000 people visit Chautauqua Institution in search of respite, community and personal growth. And every summer, they find it. See for yourself what makes Chautauqua Institution a destination like no other.
Chautauqua’s Summer Assembly Season
There’s nothing quite like Chautauqua in the summer. Experience our grounds as they come alive with guests seeking relaxation, reinvention and our many innovative programs, performances and recreational activities.
2025 Season: June 21–August 24
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.
What Will Your Chautauqua Institution Experience Look Like?
Learn
Expand your horizons with lectures, classes, and commune with others looking to do the same.
Experience
Be inspired by a performance by our own Opera and Theater companies, the symphony orchestra and more!
Relax and Recreate
As a pedestrian community, recreation and relaxation are built into the fabric of daily life at Chautauqua alongside offerings on our fields, courts, fairways and lakefront.
Connect
This is a place where life feels full of kindness, hope and possibilities. Chautauqua’s multi- and interfaith commitment means regular chances to hear from, learn from and engage with people of different faiths, including those who profess no faith tradition.
Plan Your Experience Today
No matter how long you plan to stay, a Chautauqua Institution experience is one you won’t soon forget. Use our experience planner to make booking your next visit simple.
Where to Stay
From the Athenaeum Hotel to countless private rental properties, Chautauqua offers accommodations for all needs and tastes.
Gate Passes and Tickets
Your Gate Pass is your passport to the Chautauqua experience. All patrons need a Gate Pass during the Summer Assembly season.
Eat, Drink & Shop
Chautauqua Institution’s historic and picturesque grounds are open throughout the year for shopping, dining and exploring.
How Will Your Family Experience Chautauqua?
From family-friendly enrichment classes, day camps, performances and entertainment, our summer retreat is sure to inspire wonder and curiosity.
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