Festival Napa Valley presents breathtaking performances in iconic wine country settings, paired with Napa Valley's unparalleled food, wine, and hospitality. Our programs uplift and inspire, attracting artists and audiences from the world over. The Festival's commitment to celebrating the art of life has transformed Napa Valley into a cultural destination. Browse Festival Napa Valley's past events.
Festival Napa Valley's 20th Anniversary Summer Season will run July 4 - 19, 2026.
Run, walk, or roll into summer! Jealous Zelig brings its high-energy sound for a scenic and sonic pause along the popular exercise route on the Napa Valley Vine Trail. Whether you stroll over from downtown Yountville, plan a longer run, or bike up from Napa, the music is waiting for you. So load up the stroller, lace up your shoes, or hop on your bicycle for live music, fresh air, and big smiles as Festival Napa Valley celebrates 20 years.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Pianist Rieko Tsuchida and clarinetist Anthony McGill take center stage at the popular Festival Live! concert series. Tsuchida, an acclaimed soloist and chamber musician, returns to the Festival to join McGill, principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and an internationally celebrated performer.
Rieko Tsuchida & Anthony McGill
Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend this concert.
Admission-free.
Reservations are recommended. Pianist Rieko Tsuchida and clarinetist Anthony McGill share an engaging morning of music created especially for young Festival audiences.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Valentin Kovalev has risen from studies in Moscow, Paris, and the United States to acclaimed performances on the world’s leading stages. A Concert Artists Guild and Naumburg Competition winner, he made a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut and has reached millions online, bringing classical saxophone to new global audiences.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Join acclaimed cellists Eileen Moon and Jonah Kim for a concert of celebrated chamber works performed by an all-star sextet of distinguished musicians. Known for their dynamic artistry and musical chemistry, Moon and Kim bring together friends and collaborators for a vibrant program showcasing the intimacy, virtuosity, and spontaneity of chamber music at its finest.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Praised for playing that is “immaculately voiced” and richly nuanced, pianist Steven Lin brings a vibrant program to life with virtuosity, imagination, and expressive depth. Experience the power and intimacy of great piano music up close in a performance that showcases the piano’s extraordinary range of color and character.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Creating a work of art, whether in a concert hall or on a screen, often begins and ends with teamwork. Led by composer Jake Staley and writer Bekah Brunstetter, this masterclass explores how television and entertainment professionals achieve storytelling success through collaboration, examining the creative and technical aspects of composing music for the screen.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Cellist Sonya Moomaw has gained national recognition for her expressive musicianship and technical command. She has earned top prizes in major competitions, including the National Sphinx Competition and the Music Teachers National Association Strings Competition, and has been featured on National Public Radio’s From the Top.