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Last year’s gala surpassed all previous goals by raising $3.9 million; however, this year, the Arts for All Gala broke all records by achieving $4.2 million. Over the years, the 10-day event has raised millions to present free and affordable concerts, tuition-free training academies for young musicians, and inspiring arts education programs for Napa County public schools.

The Arts for All Gala summoned wine country royalty, San Francisco socials and a Nashville superstar. 

Experience the ultimate summer celebration at Festival Napa Valley 2023. This flagship festival in California’s wine country is back for its 17th season with an incredible line-up of music, food, and wine events that cater to every taste and budget.

In addition to headlining artists like country star Carrie Underwood, the upcoming Festival Napa Valley will offer over a dozen free concerts starting Sunday. The 17th annual nonprofit festival, running July 8-23, presents an international lineup of performers, chefs, winemakers and others.

Festival Napa Valley, a 15-day celebration of the famed winemaking region, returns to the North Bay for its 17th season from July 8-23 with a series of music performances ranging from classical and jazz to Broadway.

As San Francisco Opera celebrates its centennial and the San Francisco Symphony approaches its 112th season, a “mere two decades” seems like a short span of time, yet for Festival Napa Valley, it means a host of rich memories. 

An arts festival provides music lovers with a rare opportunity to make cultural discoveries in the company of other enthusiasts. Few environments compare with the guest experience at Festival Napa Valley, the annual two-week celebration that unfolds in the idyllic Napa Valley – known equally for exceptional programming and approachable ticket pricing.

Writer Laurence Vittes explores a wide array of music al fresco while enjoying fine food and, of course, the local wine at the region’s flagship festival, Festival Napa Valley. The festival was easy to attend, as tickets for garden chairs on the expansive lawn were $35.

The Spanish guitarist, who will join Carrie Underwood and others at Festival Napa Valley in July, talks about wine, music and his festival in Rioja. To Sáinz-Villegas, music and wine are part of the same emotional landscape: "The sophistication of classical music is very much like the sophistication of a good wine. Both put you in touch with many different levels of yourself, and they're great ways to inspire people and bring them together."