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.
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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.
Inspired by the whimsical artwork of Seward Johnson, which celebrates the beauty of everyday life, Festival Napa Valley invites you to take a page from his colorful playbook and create some artwork of your own. Under the skilled guidance of artist Kristina Young, you will paint a plate or tray from home, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Enjoy an inspiring chamber performance by the faculty of The Frost School at Festival Napa Valley's Blackburn Music Academy.
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.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Join us for a lively chamber concert featuring The Frost School at Festival Napa Valley's Blackburn Music Academy students and faculty.
At the heart of every sheet of music is a story. Learn how those notes jump off the page and onto the screen in this masterclass presented by the Television Academy Foundation that will explore the creative, professional, and technical aspects of composing music for the screen. Emerging composers will come away with practical tools for success in the music and entertainment industries. Emmy and Grammy winner Carlos Rafael Rivera will lead the interactive session to share how he has honed the craft of composition and storytelling while navigating the creative process in Hollywood.
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.
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.
Harmony Zhu
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend. Admission-free.
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a deeply musical soul and nimble technician… with utter naturalness and probing sensitivity,” pianist Harmony Zhu has performed as a soloist with major orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a deeply musical soul and nimble technician with utter naturalness and probing sensitivity,” pianist Harmony Zhu has performed as a soloist with major orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Soprano Alexandra Armantrading, baritone Lester Lynch, and pianist Kevin Korth join forces for an intimate recital of art songs, including songs and opera duets by Strauss, Mahler, Bach, Tosti, Barber, and Verdi.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
2024 Leeds International Piano Competition winner Jaeden Izik-Dzurko is celebrated for his expressive artistry and technical mastery. Named a top young Canadian musician by CBC, he has performed with leading orchestras worldwide. He brings his unique musical voice to the Bouchaine Young Artist series.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Pianist-composer Forrest Eimold, the 2025 Maria Manetti Shrem Daniel Brewbaker Composer Prizewinner, takes center stage in a recital celebrating the piano works of Gordon Getty. A brilliant interpreter and creator, Eimold has had works premiered by esteemed ensembles such as the Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Ensemble Dal Niente, and the Mivos Quartet. His unique artistic voice blends tradition with innovation, making him the perfect performer to bring Getty’s lyrical and expressive compositions to life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra takes the stage at this scenic Carneros estate for a program of baroque gems, as well as the Festival’s Opus One Premiere by Forrest Eimold, the 2025 Maria Manetti Shrem Daniel Brewbaker Composer Prizewinner.