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.
Festival Napa Valley's 20th Anniversary Summer Season will run July 4 - 19, 2026. Schedule and tickets will be announced in March. Browse Festival Napa Valley's past events.
Featuring tenor, Sidney Ragland and soprano, Angela Ragland
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Tenor Sidney Ragland and soprano Angela Ragland share a few of their favorite duets and invite young audience members to discover opera.
Ira Gonzalez
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Guitarist Ira Gonzalez, joined by saxophonist Danny Brown, takes students on a musical journey featuring the dulcet sounds of bossa-nova and and the engaging rhythms of jazz. A noted Los Angeles-based musician, Gonzalez has led ensembles for Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, The Coasters, Diana Ross, David Foster, and more.
Featuring Cosmos Percussion Ensemble
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Discover the wonderful range and power of percussion. Be ready to tap and clap along to the beat, learning new rhythms of all sizes!
Featuring Cosmos Percussion Ensemble
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free. Discover the wonderful range and power of percussion. Be ready to tap and clap along to the beat, learning new rhythms of all sizes!
¡Viva Mariachi!
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Presented in collaboration with Napa Valley College as part of their 6th Annual ¡Viva Mariachi! celebration, today’s Novack Concert for Kids features Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis Bilingual Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona, an award-winning ensemble whose members performed on Good Morning America in 2023. A pre-concert Mariachi instrument petting zoo organized by the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Music Connection program gives students the opportunity to experience some hands-on learning about this rich musical tradition and its origins.
Featuring Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free. Get inspired by the next generation with members of Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis, a noted youth Mariachi group from Tucson, Arizona.
Featuring Xochitl Hermosillo
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Singer/songwriter Xochitl Hermosillo leads a lively celebration of spring! Join the fun and learn about the guitar during this festive MusicTime.
Featuring Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson, cello
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Discover the exciting range of the cello! Arrive ready to listen and move to music that is new and familiar.
Featuring Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson, cello
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Discover the exciting range of the cello! Arrive ready to listen and move to music that is new and familiar.
Ray Chen with Chelsea Wang
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Ray Chen is a global classical star and YouTube sensation whose electrifying artistry and performances have reached millions. Chen is joined today by pianist Chelsea Wang in the Festival’s first Novack Concerts for Kids at The Uptown Theatre in downtown Napa. This exciting program features music by Mozart, Grieg, Bach, and Sarasate designed to inspire young audiences and foster a lifelong love of live music.
Featuring Katrina Walters, flute
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Experience babbling brooks, birdsong, bumblebees, and more during this journey through the sounds of nature with flutist Katrina Walter.
Featuring Katrina Walters, flute
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Experience babbling brooks, birdsong, bumblebees, and more during this journey through the sounds of nature with flutist Katrina Walter.
Featuring Sienna Peck, violin
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Discover the dynamic range of the violin! Arrive ready to listen, learn, and move to music performed by instrumentalist Sienna Peck.