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Tent Show Radio 

Michael Perry hosts our independently produced radio program featuring the best live performance recordings from Big Top Chautauqua. Follow Tent Show Radio on Twitter and Facebook for news and episode updates. 

Culture Under Canvas
​Since 1986

For nearly four decades our organization has been building cultural bridges, opening inquisitive minds, capturing the zeitgeist while keeping one foot firmly planted in history. Big Top presents over 60 concerts, educational programs, and events June through September in our unique blue and pearl grey 900 seat canvas tent. Our stage hosts international touring artists, regional performers, in addition to our original productions featuring our beloved house band the Blue Canvas Orchestra.

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Music Under The Stars ​All Summer Long