With Napa Valley’s well known ideal climate for growing grapes and enjoying outdoor activities, there’s no better way to spend an evening than listening to your favorite musicians. Open-air concerts come in a variety of options, from large-scale music festivals to small-town band nights, intimate lounge-style acts to one-of-a-kind outdoor winery stages.

Here’s a rundown of the concerts and live music coming up in 2023 over the summer and into early fall.

Outdoor Venues

Oxbow RiverStage

Napa Valley has several other large-format concert programs throughout the summer every year.

With scenic views of the Napa River and the rolling hills, the Oxbow RiverStage provides music lovers a great option to see exceptional artists perform live. Blue Note Entertainment Group and Another Planet Entertainment have partnered together to fill the stage with about a half-dozen different musicians. Attendees have excellent options for food and beverages, with a decent selection of food trucks and wine vendors, along with the Oxbow Public Market being just steps away. So get ready for this year’s outstanding performances and exquisite food. The 2023 lineup of shows include:



Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions

The Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions offers luxury accommodations and an ideal setting for live performances. This year’s summer series has moved to The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. The outdoor events start in May and run all throughout summer. Some of the outstanding performers in 2023 include:

More Info: View the full list of Blue Note Summer Sessions performances

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at The Meritage Resort

Special Outdoor Music Events

Napa Valley hosts several special outdoor music events every year, as well – multiday programs designed to extend and amplify the appreciation of music and culture throughout the Bay Area.

Festival Napa Valley

Festival Napa Valley is comprised of exceptional performances that are paired with unparalleled food, wine, and unforgettable memories, all held at various locations throughout Napa Valley. While some performances are held indoors at locations like the amphitheater at The CIA at Copia, others will take place outdoors for a charming night under the stars. In 2023, Festival Napa Valley headliners will feature Matteo Bocelli performing at Charles Krug Winery, Carrie Underwood will headline at the Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel, and Lester Lynch and Kevin Korth will be performing a recital at The CIA at Copia.
 

Blue Note Jazz Festival

This year’s Blue Note Jazz Festival will feature some well-known performers along with some up-and-coming artists. The comedian Dave Chappelle is scheduled to host this three-day festival at the Silverado Resort on July 28–30, in Napa. Some of the artists that are set to perform include – Chance The Rapper, Nas, Mary J. Blige, Big Freedia, BJ The Chicago Kid, Ari Lennox, NxWorries, George Clinton, Smino, Talib Kweli & Madlib, and more.

What sets this year’s festival apart from last year’s is that it has more food and drink options, improved restrooms, and an improved VIP experience.

If you didn’t get enough partying done at the festival, it’s your chance to hit one of the fun-filled after parties. All official afterparties will take place at the Silverado Resort and will go until 2AM. Each night will feature an amazing DJ. Make sure to get your tickets to the official afterparties.

Celebrate the culture, experience, and the vibrant music that the Blue Note Jazz festival brings to the community.
 

Broadway & Vine

This summer will feature top Broadway talent, wine and phenomenal cuisine. The Broadway & Vine series, showcases emerging artists, Tony Award winners, and hit TV stars performing at multiple different wineries.



Town Concert Series

Most of the towns in Napa Valley have their own concert summer series as well. These outdoor concert series tend to be more humble affairs, attracting both locals and visitors to the region.

Calistoga

Thursday nights are meant for listening to live music at Calistoga’s Pioneer Park. The summertime Calistoga Concerts in the Park program kicks off in June. Attendees can bring their own wines, picnic dinners, or purchase local beers and wines from one of the vendors.

St. Helena

Lyman Park in St. Helena is bumping fun tunes on Wednesdays, every week in July. From 6pm – 8pm, the St. Helena Summer Concerts "Napa Valley's Big Little Stage," takes place under the gazebo, where visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets, and picnics. Another great option is to get a take-out meal from one of the local restaurants on concert night!

Yountville

Yountville’s Summer Music in the Park is where music lovers bring their comfy blankets and lawn chairs to Veterans Memorial Park and listen to local bands play under a gazebo. The concerts are held every other week from June 11 – September 10. Different bands and food trucks are scheduled for each week.

Downtown Napa

A summer tradition in Napa Valley, where possibly the most happening city concert series takes place every Friday in July. The adored Napa City Nights Summer Concerts take place in Veterans Memorial Park along the river, hundreds of people show up to the amphitheater along the Napa Riverwalk Promenade every week – and there’s nothing more peaceful than watching live music as the sun sets. Be sure to bring a picnic dinner, and don’t forget the wine.





Other Venues with Music

Music in the Vineyards

Another option for great live music across numerous different wineries in Napa Valley is the Music in the Vineyards series. Artists from around the world will be performing live, starting at the end of July and will go throughout the month of August.
 

Indoor Venues

In addition to outdoor venues, Napa Valley is a great place to see live music indoors as well. We can’t forget some of our noteworthy venues that bring some well-known big-name acts that perform year-round at these venues, all located in downtown Napa:

Wineries, Hotels, Restaurants

Many wineries, hotels, and restaurants have live music nights, as well. Among the best:



BottleRock

What started almost 10 years ago in 2013, has grown to be without question the largest well known three-day live music, wine, food, and brew festival in Napa Valley. Residents of Napa Valley and the surrounding area have a lot of love and appreciation for what this festival brings to the community.

BottleRock Napa Valley, will be held at the Napa Valley Expo in downtown Napa, on Memorial Day weekend (May 26–28). Doors will open at 11:30am and approximately 120,000 patrons will make their way through on Memorial Day Weekend.

As usual, the lineup is stacked with some of the biggest names in the music business – this year's headliners are Post Malone, Lizzo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Smashing Pumpkins, Duran Duran, Lil Nas X, Billy Strings, Leon Bridges, Wu-Tang Clan, and many more. Each year the show has multiple stages, all with different set times, and different genres.

BottleRock also is a festival filled with exceptional food and wine, as dozens of Napa Valley top restaurateurs and wineries get to sell their products. Some of these include Zuzu, Osha Thai, Silverado Vineyards, Caymus Vineyards, Jam Cellars, Mustards, Cooked by Gio, Compline Restaurant, Goose & Gander, Torc, and more.
 

More Info: Check out our events calendar