A Visit to Chautauqua Institution

Your One-Stop, Vacation-Experience Destination

Chautauqua Institution is your one-stop, vacation-experience destination. The 2026 is season running June 27th to August 30th. Looking for a concert in a one-of-a-kind, open-air amphitheater? Chautauqua Institution has dozens of shows, all summer long, and this year's lineup is more spectacular than ever in honor of the milestone year.

Seeking to enjoy a signature cocktail or tasty bite with a view of Chautauqua Lake? The porch at the Athenaeum Hotel or the lakeside bar at 3 Taps is ready to greet you with unmatched ambiance and service. Want to take a class in wine tasting, ceramics, or photography? Chautauqua Institution offers those experiences and many more, combining rich history with modern interests to make your visit unforgettable. In addition to exciting entertainment and hands-on activities, world-class speakers, preachers, and artists inspire and enlighten you.

For those seeking athletic pursuits, Chautauqua boasts highly-rated golf, tennis, pickleball, and sailing facilities. And, of course, the picturesque lakeside National Historic District campus features lush gardens, inviting green spaces, and expressions of every era of American architecture dating to the late 1800s providing a backdrop like no other.

Join Chautauqua Institution during the nine-week summer season of artistic, educational, interfaith, and recreational programming. Or plan a visit during the quieter — but still stunning — spring, fall, and winter seasons. Come see why Chautauqua was and continues to be a cherished destination for generations of travelers.

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