Chautauqua County Events

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Find the perfect event to complement your visit to Chautauqua County, from Chautauqua Institution concerts and events to things to do on Lake Erie and much more. Use the filters to discover events by category, i.e., Children’s Events, Food & Beverage Events, Festivals, Sports, etc., events by geographic location, or by month. Use the social tabs to share events with travel companions or interested friends. Questions should be directed to event hosts, listed on the details pages.

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Deb Pines
Jul
28
Chautauqua Speaks: The Five W’s of a Chautauqua Murder Mystery Writer
Jul 28, 2026
Applying the fundamentals of journalism, Deb Pines will explore the who, what, where, when, and why behind her writing—particularly her decision to set her books in Chautauqua. She will examine the enduring appeal of small-town mystery settings and explain why Chautauqua stands apart from even the most iconic fictional locales, including Agatha Christie’s St. Mary Mead and Murder, She Wrote’s Cabot Cove, citing its rich history,…
Chautauqua, NY
Stephanie Elizondo Griest
Jul
28
Stephanie Elizondo Griest: Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series
Jul 28, 2026
Stephanie Elizondo Griest is a globetrotting author from the Texas-Mexico borderlands. Currently a professor of creative nonfiction at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, she has performed on five continents in capacities ranging from a Moth storyteller to a literary ambassador for the U.S. State Department. Her six books include Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana; Mexican Enough; All the Agents and Saints; and Art…
Chautauqua, NY
Chautauqua Theater Company Best for Baby
Jul
28
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby at Chautauqua Institution
Jul 28, 2026
WORLD PREMIERE By Sharyn Rothstein Directed by Oliver Butler Bratton Theater Best for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists…
Chautauqua, NY
Chautauqua Institution logo
Jul
28
School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Sara Davis Buechner at Chautauqua Institution
Jul 28, 2026
Noted for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence, Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original concert pianists of our time. Lauded for her “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times), “thoughtful artistry in the full service of music” (Washington Post), and “astounding virtuosity” (Philippine Star), Japan’s InTune magazine sums it…
Chautauqua, NY
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