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Festival Napa Valley engages audiences with innovative programs that uplift and inspire.

Cheers to 20 years ✨ July 4–19, 2026 ✨ Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Season blends world-class performances and experiences that celebrate art, community, and the spirit of wine country. Napa Valley’s flagship festival presents international stars and emerging talent during the summer season in Napa and year-round on iconic stages in California and beyond. With inspiring education programs for youth and seniors, tuition-free academies for vocalists and instrumentalists, and scholarships for talented students, Festival Napa Valley plays a vital part in creating a thriving, healthy, and engaged community.

10/14/2026

Join us for 'Fully Charged,' an evening with acclaimed Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd at Rivian's flagship space in Hayes Valley.

Set in a restored 1920s auto body shop, the night features w**es from Tank Garage Winery, light bites, and a program spanning Bach, Piazzolla, and Spanish classics, with detours through the Beatles, Salif Keita, and Jobim. Swipe for a preview!

Monday, November 2 at Rivian San Francisco
Reception 5:30pm | Performance 6:15pm

Learn More: https://festivalnapavalley.org/calendar/boyd-rivian/

10/13/2026

This summer, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the w**e tasting that changed the world, Festival Napa Valley commissioned and presented the world premiere of The Judgment of Paris, a new opera by acclaimed composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer.

This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes. In partnership with Red Curtain Addict, we produced a short documentary capturing the collaboration, artistry, and creative choices that brought this historic new opera to life.

Don’t miss the story behind the premiere, releasing October 15.

10/12/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Manetti Shrem Summer Vocal Academy.

This tuition-free program offers exceptionally talented singers and pianists a month of intensive training in Napa Valley, including performances with orchestra, private lessons with artists-in-residence, and masterclasses.

Apply by October 17, 2026.

Learn More: https://festivalnapavalley.org/programs/manetti-shrem-vocal-academy/

09/30/2026

Strings and piano take center stage at the Brannan Center on October 23. Hear the U.S. premiere of Eleanor Alberga's 'Three String Quartets' and the world premiere of her 'Second Piano Quintet' with Alberga at the piano.

Learn more about the performance and purchase tickets here: https://festivalnapavalley.org/calendar/eleanor-alberga-the-green-room-ensemble/

09/28/2026

Festival Napa Valley is more than a summer of performances. In collaboration with the Television Academy Foundation, our Composing for Storytelling masterclass brought composer Jake Staley ('The Last of Us') and writer Bekah Brunstetter ('This Is Us') together to break down how music and storytelling come to life on screen.

Emerging composers walked away with real tools for the industry and insight into collaborating with producers, directors, and showrunners.

What masterclass do you want to see next summer?

09/23/2026

The arts, in all their forms, spark creativity, build empathy, create stories, and strengthen communities in ways nothing else quite can. Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All initiative is rooted in the belief that accessibility to the arts is essential to a thriving community.

09/17/2026

On September 14, we had the privilege of presenting Andrea Bocelli with the Festival's highest honor, the Angels of the Arts Award, at the historic Carolands Chateau.

Guests experienced an intimate performance featuring Joshua Bell, Larisa Martínez, and Peter Dugan, underwritten by the Uytengsu family, as well as a surprise performance by Bocelli himself, before enjoying an elegant dinner accompanied by exceptional Napa Valley w**es.

The evening honored the memory and charitable legacy of Dane Johnson and was generously supported by the Johnson family. All proceeds benefited the Addiction Education Society and Festival Napa Valley.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made the evening possible. You will not want to miss our next Buy-a-Spot experiences!

09/11/2026

Our 20th Anniversary Season wouldn't have been possible without our incredible volunteers and Youth Corps leaders. Over 130 individuals gave their time, energy, and heart to make this season possible. Thank you for being an integral part of our Festival Napa Valley family!

09/08/2026

This year, we are honored to present the Angels of the Arts Award to Andrea Bocelli, celebrating his extraordinary contributions to the arts. On September 14, we will gather at the historic Carolands Château for an unforgettable evening in his honor.

The celebration will feature an intimate performance by Joshua Bell, Larisa Martínez, and Peter Dugan, underwritten by the Uytengsu family, followed by an elegant dinner paired with exceptional Napa Valley w**es.

With the generous support of the Johnson family, the evening will also honor the memory and charitable legacy of Dane Johnson. Proceeds will benefit the Addiction Education Society and Festival Napa Valley.

Buy a Spot: https://festivalnapavalley.org/calendar/gala-bocelli/

09/07/2026

World-class performances. A price you choose.

Here’s how it works: For select events throughout the year, you choose the ticket price that feels right for you. At checkout, start with the minimum or contribute more to help support Festival Napa Valley’s year-round Arts for All programs.

Your ticket. Your choice. Your impact.

Our next Choose Your Price event is October 23 with Eleanor Alberga & The Green Room Ensemble at the Brannan Center in Calistoga.

Learn More: https://festivalnapavalley.org/attend/choose-your-price/

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Napa, CA
94581

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