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Love was in the air at The St. Regis San Francisco on Valentine’s Day as acclaimed Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito performed an enchanting program of romantic ballads and arias as part of Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series.

Festival Napa Valley, recognized for transforming California Wine Country into a cultural destination, is pleased to announce that 8-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Carrie Underwood will headline the Arts for All Gala at Oakville's Nickel & Nickel Winery on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Nestled in a 4-acre, park-like setting in Burlingame is the stunning historic Kohl Mansion, which was the setting for a once-in-a-lifetime evening of music and fine dining with operatic superstar Andrea Bocelli on December 2.

Singer, actress, and Festival Napa Valley favorite Christina Maxwell, accompanied by the Richard Howell Trio, performed at an intimate afternoon event of music and wine at Haute Living’s lounge in downtown Tiburon on November 6. 

Festival Napa Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Harlan Maltas and Tracy Sweeney to its Board of Directors.

California's Napa Valley is renowned for its gourmet cuisine and legendary wines. Boasting hundreds of wineries and breathtaking natural beauty, the region attracts millions of visitors each year. (page 36)

Festival Napa Valley partnered with the Raimat Arts Festival in Catalonia to present the successful launch of this multi-faceted cultural weekend in Lleida, Spain in October.

Andrea Bocelli, the world’s most famous tenor, and his family will be appearing in the San Francisco Bay Area on December 2 for an exclusive evening benefiting the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (ABF) and Festival Napa Valley. This extraordinary event is part of Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series and includes dinner hosted by Michael and Tara Uytengsu, featuring world class, Napa Valley wines.

Toasting its 16th summer season, Festival Napa Valley returned in full swing this past July with 10 days of music, dance, art, food and wine, drawing record-breaking audiences and raising an astounding $3.9 million at its annual Arts for All Gala. Held at Oakville’s Nickel & Nickel winery on Sunday, July 17, the highly anticipated charity event—one of wine country’s hottest tickets—featured performances by the headliner, three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Trisha Yearwood, as well as the renowned Young People’s Chorus of New York City.