All Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performances take place in the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Built in 1893, the Amphitheater stage has seen thousands of performances and a plethora of legendary people entertain, educate, thrill, inspire, challenge and preach. The Amphitheater is the heart of Chautauqua, our ceremonial home. It is the beat to which we all march during the nine weeks of the season.