CHQ Travels: Cannes Film Festival
May 19 @ 12:00 am
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The 21st Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States — Kim Lane Scheppele
August 11 @ 3:30 pm
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Tickets On Sale NOW!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Chautauqua! Tickets for the upcoming season are now on sale. Secure your tickets early for an exciting lineup of events, performances, and experiences. Don’t miss out on the magic of Chautauqua—mark your calendar and join us for a season of inspiration!
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.
NO GATE PASS REQUIRED OFF-SEASON
As winter settles in and the landscape transforms with a blanket of snow, consider enjoying the serene beauty and peaceful surroundings at Chautauqua Institution. With no gate or parking fees, visiting the grounds during the off-season offers a quiet and refreshing way to embrace the season.
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Places To Stay
Choose from beautiful lodging options both on and off the Chautauqua grounds. LODGING OPTIONS
Things To Do
Concerts, classes, lectures, recreation and more — there’s something for everyone. VIEW EVENTS or WEEKLY THEMES.
Eat, Drink, & Shop
Our picturesque grounds are open year-round for shopping, dining and exploring. LEARN MORE
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News & Announcements
- Chautauqua President Announces DepartureCHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (March 11, 2025) — In a joint announcement to the Chautauqua community today,…
- 2024: An Anniversary Year in ReviewChautauqua Institution 2024 Annual Report Introduction The 150th anniversary of our storied institution, celebrated in…
- Wetlands Regulations UpdateThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently issued the new Wetlands Regulations….
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“There is no place like it. No resort. No spa. Not anywhere else in the country, or anywhere in the world.”
David McCullough
Historian, author
“Things are different here. You feel it the moment you pass through the gates. Here, we have a glimmer, an active, muscular, American utopia, here in this place, inquisitive, ecumenical, feeding mind and body and spirit.”
Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker
“There is no place like it. No resort. No spa. Not anywhere else in the country, or anywhere in the world.”
David McCullough
Historian, author
“Things are different here. You feel it the moment you pass through the gates. Here, we have a glimmer, an active, muscular, American utopia, here in this place, inquisitive, ecumenical, feeding mind and body and spirit.”
Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker
“There is no place like it. No resort. No spa. Not anywhere else in the country, or anywhere in the world.”
David McCullough
Historian, author
“Things are different here. You feel it the moment you pass through the gates. Here, we have a glimmer, an active, muscular, American utopia, here in this place, inquisitive, ecumenical, feeding mind and body and spirit.”
Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker
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