Festival Schedule

Domaine Carneros, founded in 1987 by the family behind Champagne Taittinger, is renowned for its méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines and estate-grown Pinot Noir. Its iconic château hosts this year’s Founders Dinner, celebrating Festival Napa Valley’s visionaries and major contributors. Guests will enjoy fine wine, music, and an unforgettable evening.

Festival Napa Valley opens its 19th season with a spectacular concert featuring Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, violinist Tessa Lark performing Butterfly Lovers Concerto, and 2025 Joel Revzen Conducting Prizewinner Clelia Cafiero in her Festival debut.

Trinchero Principal and Vice Chairman Bob Torres and his wife Maria welcome guests to an exclusive dinner celebrating family, legacy, and exceptional wine. Guests will be treated to a gourmet dinner thoughtfully paired with a curated selection of wines from Trinchero Family Estates — one of the most respected names in American winemaking. 

The Pacific Symphony and young pianist Tianxu An make their Festival debuts in a night of musical masterpieces. An performs Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, known for its sweeping melodies and technical demands. The program also features Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite, conducted by Gavriel Heine, a timeless ballet score.

Kathryn and Craig Hall, lifelong art collectors with a passion for fine wine, invite guests to an evening that celebrates both. Known for their commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship, HALL produces some of Napa Valley’s most distinctive wines.

Rich in history and revitalized with vision, Marciano Estate Winery seamlessly blends the past with the present in its pursuit of excellence. Once home to the historic Bourn family vineyards, the estate has been meticulously restored under the stewardship of Maurice Marciano.

A certified Napa Green Winery and part of the Napa Valley Land Trust, Joseph Phelps Vineyard is dedicated to preserving its land for future generations — ensuring that every bottle reflects both its storied past and its vision for the future. Guests will explore the depth of Joseph Phelps wines at this luncheon at the Home Ranch in St. Helena, paired with a seasonal meal.

Rooted in the heritage and terroir of Napa Valley for over four decades, Turnbull is dedicated to crafting exceptional, estate-grown wines that embody a sense of place. With a deep commitment to sustainability and hands-on stewardship, every bottle reflects the careful intention behind each step of the winemaking process — from vineyard to glass.

Featuring Jon Batiste
Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley’s Summer Season, the Arts for All Gala is one of the nation's premier fundraisers for education and the arts, raising more than $28 million to date. This year's Gala features Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Jon Batiste at Nickel & Nickel, part of Far Niente Wine Estates. Guests will enjoy a Michelin-starred menu by Chef Rogelio Garcia, Far Niente wines, and a live auction offering once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel, wine, and arts experiences.

Renowned for its role in shaping Napa Valley’s international acclaim as a world-class wine region, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars stands as a singular presence. Founded by Warren Winiarski, the winery continues its legacy under the stewardship of Marchesi Antinori, crafting wines of classic beauty. This donor exclusive evening offers a rare chance to experience this iconic estate up close.

Now owned by Bella Oaks vintner Suzanne Deal Booth, Wheeler Farms is dedicated to world-class winemaking and hospitality. This special luncheon highlights that vision and features a multicourse, farm-sourced meal. Ingredients are drawn directly from Wheeler Farms biodynamically farmed gardens, olive grove, and heritage orchard and paired with Bella Oaks’ acclaimed small-production wines.

Experience La Dolce Vita in a tribute to legendary composer Ennio Morricone at Charles Krug. This symphonic concert, featuring visuals on the Festival’s LED wall, celebrates his iconic scores, including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Cinema Paradiso, honoring his enduring legacy in film music.

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, plus A Giant of Silence: Tribute to Jan Shrem.

At Tamber Bey Vineyards, set on the 22-acre Sundance Ranch in Calistoga, proprietors Barry and Jennifer Waitte welcome guests for an afternoon of exceptional wine, gracious hospitality, and breathtaking views of Mount St. Helena and the Palisades. Guests will sip Tamber Bey’s acclaimed wines in the sunny courtyard before gathering in the Ambassador’s Club Room for an intimate, farm-to-table lunch, paired with treasures from the Tamber Bey cellar.

featuring Pomellato
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Monte Olivos Estate is a breathtaking 75-acre private estate 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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PlumpJack Estate Winery blends history, innovation, and a deep respect for the land to craft wines of exceptional character. Founded in 1995, the winery was created with the intention of embodying the camaraderie and enjoyment of its namesake — Shakespeare’s irreverent, wine-loving Sir John “PlumpJack” Falstaff.

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.

Guests are invited to an unforgettable afternoon at Olive Hill, a dramatic, romantic, and magical estate in Carneros. Purchased by Tatiana and Gerret Copeland in 2020, the historic estate is just a mile from Bouchaine Vineyards and is home to 3,000 Italian olive trees, a gorgeous guest house, and a 3,500-square-foot barn, all surrounded by sweeping views of the area’s gently rolling hills.

B Cellars has built a reputation for its exceptional food and wine pairings — an experience rooted in the vision of founders Jim Borsack and Duffy Keys. Today's luncheon is a true expression of B Cellars’ dedication to culinary and winemaking excellence. Surrounded by breathtaking vineyards, guests will enjoy a curated farm-to-table menu paired with the winery’s standout selections.

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.

Nestled at the foot of the Vaca Mountain range in Rutherford, Quintessa is a truly majestic estate. Its organically and biodynamic-farmed vineyards are divided into distinct blocks, harvested and vinified individually to capture the unique character of the land. The estate’s crescent-shaped hillside winery blends seamlessly with the natural contours of the terrain, reflecting a vision of harmony between architecture and environment. This is Napa Valley at its quintessential finest.

Caymus Vineyards, founded in 1972 by Chuck Wagner and his parents, Lorna and Charlie, has roots in Napa Valley dating to the 1850s. Generations of dedication to viticulture have produced some of the region’s most celebrated wines, including the flagship Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Special Selection – the only wine to receive Wine Spectator’s prestigious Wine of the Year designation twice.

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.