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The Festival presents international stars and emerging talent in innovative productions featuring classical, jazz, contemporary, opera, dance, and more, paired with Napa Valley's unparalleled food, wine, and hospitality.

“We were fortunate to have the support of the vintner community, hospitality industry and music lovers who believed in the vision of Napa Valley as a cultural destination. We are proud that Festival Napa Valley paved the way for music events of every genre in Napa and are excited to see what the future will bring."

Every year, the region renowned for its wine offers the ultimate pairing of food, philanthropy, music, and culture for a great cause with Festival Napa Valley. There is something for everyone with more than 60 events held throughout the Napa Valley at estates, wineries, vineyards, and breathtaking outdoor spaces. Best of all, you'll be supporting arts education programs for local students while you sip and savor.

Festival Napa Valley has announced the Manetti Shrem Challenge, a $3 million matching gift from longtime benefactor Maria Manetti Shrem. Designed to inspire new giving, the Manetti Shrem Challenge will act as a catalyst for accelerating the growth of Festival Napa Valley’s year-round programming, educational initiatives, and scholarship programs.

Opus One Winery in Oakville will transform for an immersive sound experience Nov. 8 to premiere Yang Bao’s site-specific composition, “Sol One,” a work driven by his concept of “infinity music.”

Festival Napa Valley’s Novack Concert for Kids series returns Friday with two admission-free performances for local students, followed by a Q&A with participating musicians.

At the heart of Festival Napa Valley’s experience lies a commitment to pristine sound, an integral element that shapes the essence of the event. Meyer Sound solutions provided by San Francisco supplier Sound Image powered several of the festival’s venues, anchored by the main stage at the iconic Charles Krug winery.

“I was pleased to support this worthy cause with a $200,000 donation that will help contribute to a range of inspiring educational programs, free and affordable concerts, original programming for youth, and scholarships for talented young artists," said BLISS Car Wash CEO Vahid David Delrahim.

Tuesday’s concert, on the theme of “Seasons of Hope,” took the audience, arrayed in shirt sleeves and summery dresses, through contrasts as dramatic as those between the benign microclimate of Napa County and the fogged chill of San Francisco.