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.
Featured Lectures & Performances
LeVar Burton & Kwame Alexander
Aug. 4
Mary Chapin Carpenter | Brandy Clark
Aug. 8
Los Lobos
Aug. 15
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Aug. 18
Nicole Zuraitis
Aug. 20
Pete Docter, Kelsey Mann & Lewis Black
June 30
Denyce Graves
July 8
A Conversation with Morgan Freeman
Aug. 19
Morgan Freeman Presents: Symphonic Blues with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Aug. 19
The Band Perry
Aug. 21
O.A.R.: Lost Weekend Tour
Aug. 22
Sweet Honey in the Rock® “Celebrating 50 Years”
Aug. 23
Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
Sept. 5
Smokey Robinson: Legacy Tour
June 19
Counting Crows: The Complete Sweets! Tour
June 21
The Wood Brothers
June 23
Diana Krall
June 27
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
June 28
Lewis Black’s The Rant Is Due: Chautauqua
July 2
Roy Wood Jr.
July 3
Bandits on the Run
July 16
Straight No Chaser
July 18
Ekep Nkwelle
July 23
Guster & The Mountain Goats
July 25
Miko Marks
July 30
Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Aug. 2
LeVar Burton & Kwame Alexander
Aug. 4
Mary Chapin Carpenter | Brandy Clark
Aug. 8
Los Lobos
Aug. 15
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Aug. 18
Nicole Zuraitis
Aug. 20
Pete Docter, Kelsey Mann & Lewis Black
June 30
Denyce Graves
July 8
A Conversation with Morgan Freeman
Aug. 19
Morgan Freeman Presents: Symphonic Blues with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Aug. 19
The Band Perry
Aug. 21
O.A.R.: Lost Weekend Tour
Aug. 22
Sweet Honey in the Rock® “Celebrating 50 Years”
Aug. 23
Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
Sept. 5
Smokey Robinson: Legacy Tour
June 19
Counting Crows: The Complete Sweets! Tour
June 21
The Wood Brothers
June 23
Diana Krall
June 27
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
June 28
Lewis Black’s The Rant Is Due: Chautauqua
July 2
Roy Wood Jr.
July 3
Bandits on the Run
July 16
Straight No Chaser
July 18
Ekep Nkwelle
July 23
Guster & The Mountain Goats
July 25
Miko Marks
July 30
Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Aug. 2
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
Whether you stay for a day, a week, or the entire summer, a visit to Chautauqua is one you won’t soon forget. Our experience planner makes booking easy!
Where to Stay
From the grand Athenaeum Hotel to cozy private rentals, Chautauqua offers accommodations for every preference and budget.
Gate Passes and Tickets
Your Gate Pass is your key to the full Chautauqua experience, granting access to performances, lectures, and more.
Eat, Drink & Shop
Savor delicious meals, explore charming boutiques and experience the unique offerings of Chautauqua’s businesses.
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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