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Brass Over Bridges
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend. Admission-free.
This award-winning brass quintet brings an exhilarating blend of upbeat jazz favorites and captivating classical masterpieces, performed with brilliance and joy.
Festival Napa Valley presents Disney’s Fantasia (1940) with live orchestral accompaniment by Festival Orchestra Napa. This animated masterpiece brings classical music to life with iconic scenes like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and The Nutcracker Suite, celebrating the magic of animation and music as Disneyland marks its 70th anniversary.
featuring Pomellato
Set against Napa Valley’s stunning backdrop, Auberge du Soleil hosts an elegant alfresco luncheon featuring Pomellato's exquisite Milanese jewelry. Guests will explore signature designs while enjoying a seasonal menu by Executive Chef Robert Curry, paired with exceptional wines — all in a setting of unmatched beauty and tranquility.
The evening begins with an elegant reception featuring Frank Family Vineyards' signature traditional-method sparkling wine. As the sun sets and the Napa sky sparkles above, guests will be treated to a delicious dinner expertly paired with Frank Family’s award-winning wines and a special concert by Broadway singer Christina Maxwell, performing beloved Disney classics.
Since 1982, Cardinale has been crafting Cabernet that embodies the elegance, power, and depth of Napa Valley’s most sought-after vineyards. Guests at today’s luncheon will have the opportunity to experience that harmony firsthand, tasting multiple vintages of Cardinale’s Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc, each paired with a curated seasonal menu that highlights Napa’s vibrant farm-to-table culinary culture.
Gala chairs Mary Beth and David Shimmon have certainly raised the bar for Festival Napa Valley’s tentpole fundraiser benefiting arts education. This year, the Shimmons and co-hosts including Leslie and Rich Frank helped bring New Orleans to Nickel & Nickel winery in honor of the night’s A-list musical guest, Jon Batiste, who started his career in the Big Easy.
This year’s Dance Gala, under Adrian Blake Mitchell’s artistic direction, features renowned dancers like Tiler Peck, Roman Mejia, Sasha De Sola, Joe Walsh, and Fabrice Calmels. Highlights include Other Dances, Light Rain, and a world premiere by Mitchell. Constance Stamatiou honors Judith Jamison with Cry, making this an unforgettable evening of movement and music.
The 2025 Manetti Shrem Opera Fellows perform a showcase of beloved opera scenes and musical gems together with Festival Orchestra Napa. Selected from a competitive audition, each year's fellows represent the best and brightest of emerging opera singers. Maestro Ryan McAdams, renowned for his work in opera, symphonic music, and contemporary repertoire, conducts.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Pianist Maxim Lando, praised for his brilliance and fiery intensity, has won the Vendome Prize, Gilmore Young Artist Award, and New York Liszt Competition. Acclaimed for his dynamic performances, he has played with top orchestras worldwide. Experience his artistry in the Bouchaine Young Artist series.
Set amid the rolling hills of Carneros, The Donum Estate is an international destination where fine wine, contemporary art, and the natural landscape converge to create a multi-sensory experience. The Estate is home to a state-of-the-art production facility, contemporary hospitality spaces, an organic farm, and The Donum Collection®—one of the world’s largest accessible private sculpture collections, showcasing over 60 monumental works by blue chip artists thoughtfully placed throughout the surrounding landscape.
featuring Pomellato
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, this breathtaking 75-acre private estate is where natural beauty meets contemporary elegance. In addition to enjoying a leisurely alfresco meal paired with fine wines, they will have the exclusive opportunity to preview a dazzling selection of exquisite pieces from Pomellato the first global luxury Italian fashion fine jeweler.
Mike and Debbie Zeiden welcome guests to their stunning Napa Valley estate for an evening of style, intrigue, and camaraderie. As co-founders of Z Gallerie, the Zeidens are known for their artistic sensibility, distinctive taste, and warm hospitality — qualities that come together in this James Bond–themed soirée.
The renowned St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is dedicated to preserving the land while crafting exceptional wines that reflect its unique terroir. Guests will gather under the shade of majestic heritage oaks for a farm-to-table luncheon, featuring ingredients from the estate’s organic gardens and paired with its sustainably farmed wines.
The Versailles Royal Opera makes its North American debut with Donizetti’s La Fille du régiment. Bursting with humor, romance, and vocal fireworks — including Tonio’s thrilling high Cs — this dazzling production features stunning costumes by Christian Lacroix and masterful direction by Jean-Romain Vesperini. Enjoy food and wine during intermission.
Festival Napa Valley’s 2025 Summer Season concludes with a symphonic program led by Stéphane Denève. Festival Orchestra Napa performs Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream suite and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite, with artwork by students and seniors from the Festival’s How I See Music workshops. A grand finale celebration of music and storytelling.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Join us for a lively chamber concert featuring the students and faculty of The Frost School at Festival Napa Valley's Blackburn Music Academy.
Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala raised a record-breaking $5 million on Sunday, July 13, further cementing its place as one of the nation’s leading fundraisers for education and the arts.
La Dolce Vita continues at Castello di Amorosa with a celebration of music, wine, and cuisine honoring the legendary Ennio Morricone. Part of the Suzanne Deal Booth Visual Arts program, the evening features 2025 Manetti Shrem Opera Prizewinners Marina Monzó and Kang Wang.