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“Festival Napa Valley is a celebration of the very best Napa Valley has to offer – outstanding performances, stunning venues, exquisite food and wine events, and a welcoming spirit that draws people together,” said Robin Baggett, Chairman of Festival Napa Valley's Board of Directors. “Mark your calendars now and join us this summer.”

Music captivates, inspires, and nourishes the heart and soul. For nearly two decades, Festival Napa Valley has transformed the lives of audiences and musicians alike, continuing to enchant with year-round programming dedicated to making the arts accessible to all.

Festival Napa Valley has announced the launch of a multiyear artistic exchange with China. Unveiled December 6 with the signing of a MOU with Beijing Poly Theatre Management Company and a celebratory concert at the U.S. Embassy’s Beijing American Center, the Festival Napa Valley/China Cultural Exchange aims to foster collaboration and dialogue through music, education, food and wine events, and cultural tourism.

“One must laugh a bit at Venus,” sings Norina. This could have stood as the raison d’etre for Gaetano Donizetti’s Don Pasquale at its Paris premiere in 1843, as well as for Festival Napa Valley’s delightful Manetti Shrem Opera production of the work at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis last Friday, November 15.

Festival Napa Valley has announced it is introducing a "Choose Your Price" ticket model for the 2025 Summer Season. This will be the first in the region and the new option, launching in March with single-ticket sales, advances the Festival's Arts for All mission by allowing attendees to select ticket prices that fit their budget. 

These are the must-hit festivals, concerts, events, and most fun things to do this year in San Francisco, broken down by month. Every summer, Festival Napa Valley brings a diverse program of arts to Wine Country. More than 200 artists, wineries, resorts, theaters, restaurants, chefs, and vintners participate each year to highlight renowned artists and emerging talent through free concerts, film screenings, and patron dinners.

Jan Shrem, who left an indelible mark on California's wine industry through his dedication to the arts and charitable generosity, died last month at the age of 94. The founder of Clos Pegase winery in Calistoga, Shrem was also a consummate philanthropist, contributing to The MET Opera, Festival Napa Valley, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the University of California at San Francisco Neurology Clinic. 

“Jan was more than a benefactor — he was a true friend and an inspiration,” said Rick Walker, president and CEO of Festival Napa Valley. “His warm spirit, generosity, and unwavering belief in the power of the arts have left an indelible mark on our festival and community.”

Members of Northern California’s art scene are remembering San Francisco philanthropist Jan Shrem as an ardent supporter whose influence will endure through the performances, paintings and other creative endeavors that he backed.