Napa Valley's summers run on two things: great wine and live music under open skies. From Memorial Day weekend through early fall 2026, Napa Valley fills up with outdoor concerts that range from stadium-scale festivals to neighborhood park nights where locals bring their own blankets and rosé.
This guide covers the full season, so you can plan your trip around the shows that matter to you.
Outdoor Concert Venues in Napa Valley
Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions
The outdoor Blue Note Summer Sessions at The Meritage Resort and Spa are not only continuing but expanding in 2026, with up to 40 shows on the schedule running May through October. Fans of live music can expect the same range of jazz, soul, rock, and R&B that made the Napa Valley Summer Sessions a summer staple. Confirmed 2026 acts already include Dave Koz, Summer Horns, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks, The Head and The Heart, and Boney James & Lalah Hathaway, among many others.
Ruins Napa Valley
Adding a fresh edge to the valley’s music scene, Ruins Napa Valley in American Canyon has emerged as a new hotspot for EDM and hip-hop concerts, drawing diverse audiences and expanding Napa Valley’s cultural rhythm. Set against a striking industrial backdrop, these high-energy events offer a dynamic contrast to the region’s traditional offerings—showcasing Napa Valley’s evolving identity as both a wine and music destination. The summer season kicks off May 2nd with ARTBAT - for the full schedule, check them out on Instagram.
Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at The Meritage Resort
Town Concert Series
Napa Valley's towns run their own summer concerts on a weekly or biweekly schedule — free, low-key, and genuinely fun. Vendors sell local wine and beer; you bring the chairs and the food.
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Calistoga Concerts in the Park — Thursday nights, June–August, Pioneer Park
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St. Helena Summer Concert Series — Wednesday nights, June–August, Lyman Park
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Yountville Sundays in the Park — Every other Sunday, June–September, Veterans Memorial Park (rotating bands and food trucks each week)
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Napa Friday Nights in the Park — Every Friday in July, Veterans Memorial Park, Downtown Napa, along the Napa River
Calistoga
St. Helena
Downtown Napa
Special Music Events & Festivals
BottleRock Music Festival — May 22–24, 2026
Napa Valley’s biggest music festival, held at the Napa Valley Expo on Memorial Day weekend. The 2026 headliners are Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, and LCD Soundsystem, with 75+ acts across five stages — plus dozens of Napa Valley restaurants and wineries pouring on-site. And if all that music isn’t quite enough, BottleRock after dark keeps the energy going into the evening with late-night shows for all those die-hard fans.
Festival Napa Valley — July 2026
The festival's 20th anniversary brings over 200 artists to winery estates and venues including The CIA at Copia and Charles Krug. Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and Jean-Yves Thibaudet headline, alongside the world premiere of The Judgment of Paris, a new opera by Jake Heggie. Many performances are free or pay-what-you-can.
Music in the Vineyards — August 2026
Three weeks of live music performed by world-class chamber musicians at winery estates across Napa Valley. Specific 2026 dates and lineup are still to be announced — check back as the season approaches.
Don't forget to also add to your calendar the 13th annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, which brings smooth jazz performances and intimate concert experiences to the valley, and the Broadway & Vine, which blends musical theater and wine country hospitality for a uniquely entertaining event.
Festival Napa Valley performance at The CIA at Copia
Planning Tips for Summer Concert Season
Book lodging early. BottleRock weekend in particular sells out months in advance. Browse Where to Stay in Napa Valley and lock in your dates as soon as the lineup drops.
Think through your transportation. Rideshare is reliable in Downtown Napa, but surge pricing during festival peak hours is real. Take advantage of free NVTA BottleRock shuttles, look into other shuttle services, or stay within walking distance of the Expo if BottleRock is your main event.
Dress for the breeze from the bay. Summer afternoons in Napa can be warm, but evenings cool down quickly once the sun drops behind the hills. A light layer goes a long way at any outdoor show, especially for late-night sets.
Ready to start planning? Browse the full Events Calendar for confirmed 2026 dates and announcements, and book your stay before the summer rush hits. The best rooms near the music go fast.
BottleRock Napa Valley
