What's New in Napa Valley

Summer Notables

Warm and sunny on repeat, Napa Valley’s high temperatures range from 82°F to 92°F. Nights are pleasant with lows of around 50°F to 55°F, offering crisp evening refreshment. This season is ideal for outdoor activities and wine tasting against a backdrop of clear blue skies and lush vineyards.

BottleRock Napa Valley and La Onda tease in the season of outdoor entertainment that lasts all summer long, with events like Festival Napa Valley, Blue Note Summer Sessions, JaM Sessions, and more ushering in live music long into the summer evenings now through August.

Star-powered Napa Valley performances continue with Broadway & Vine, pairing the best of Broadway with Napa Valley vineyards. 2025 performers include Andrew Rannells (Hamilton, The Book of Mormon) and Mandy Gonzalez (Sunset Blvd, In the Heights).

Post-concerts, linger longer to experience the great outdoors with the new Vine Trail Discovery E-Bike Tour from Napa Valley Bike Tours, open to families (ages 12+). Trade Manolos for something made for the mountains with VGS Chateau Potelle’s Lunch Above the Clouds, complete with a scenic vineyard hike and family-style feast, or enjoy a Morning Walk in the Vineyard, an active walking tour from Cliff Lede Vineyards. Take in the Rutherford sunshine, the artful game of bocce, and award-winning wines with Mathew Bruno Winery’s Bocce Experience.

Napa Valley’s famous wineries offer wine tastings for every budget, with a record-breaking 100+ wineries now offering wine tastings for $50 and under in the summer months and beyond.
Polish off your wine experiences with a Michelin-starred bite to eat – Napa Valley boasts 14 stars across the region – or experience its culinary latest with the openings of A16, Under-Study, Eight North, and Michi Japanese Cuisine.
 

Sweet Sounds Abound

Following BottleRock Napa Valley and La Onda, Festival Napa Valley—one of the nation’s Top 5 Best Music Festivals (USA Today)—brings performances from Jon Batiste, Versailles Royal Opera, and more this July. Blue Note Summer Sessions returns to the Meritage Resort, with appearances from Grace Jones, the Violent Femmes, and Kehlani. JaM Sessions, popular live music sessions by JaM Cellars, return on the final Fridays of the month through August. Head to The Fink in buzzing Downtwn Napa for live entertainment from touring acts across the country.

Wineries including Chappellet, Beringer Vineyards and Markham Vineyards are getting in on the fun with live music sessions and events (Summer Sunset Series, The Mix at Beringer, Blue Boots Country Music Series). Live music and summer BBQ are in store during FARM Fest at Carneros Resort & Spa.

Family-friendly music returns with Napa Valley’s Town Concert Series. Bring comfy blankets and lawn chairs for fun nights all around for Calistoga Concerts in the Park, St. Helena Summer Concerts, Yountville’s Sunday in the Park, Downtown Napa’s Friday Nights in the Park, and American Canyon’s Meet Me in the Street.

Just-Popped: Dining Experiences

With Napa Valley’s peak season right around the corner, it’s time to lock in your reservations — when the must-try list of restaurants grows faster than Cabernet on the vine.

The team behind the Michelin-starred PRESS will open Under-Study, a tapas-style cafe next door to its restaurant in St. Helena. Led by Chef Philip Tessier, the café also neighbors the new Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture (The “MAC”) and will serve as a “culinary playground, where curiosity leads to craft, and the unexpected becomes familiar.”

A16 is set to bring wood-fired pizza, celebrated southern Italian cuisine, and a sensational wine list to Downtown Napa. The new outpost will be the latest for this beloved San Francisco establishment, with additional locations in Oakland and Japan.

Michi Japanese Cuisine is the passion project of female-chef-owner Michiyo, who trained under Iron Chef star Hal Yamashita and whose father was a sushi chef in Japan for more than 60 years. Lunch is all about casual Japanese street food, such as curry rice, Udon noodles and today's sushi combos. At night, locals and visitors can gather for the four-course "Savor Japan" dinners, with dishes including chawanmushi custard, fresh sashimi, and pillowy Japanese cheesecake.

Betsy Lawer plans to open Eight North, a restaurant, bar and tasting room in the former Brannan’s Grill, this June – adding to the vibrant neighborhood cuisine options in the Napa Valley town of Calistoga.
Charlie’s in St. Helena continues its wine dinner Guest Series, welcoming Napa Valley’s icons and innovators to the table. Each event includes a welcome reception, wine tasting, and a family-style multi-course menu. Events from The Mascot Wine, Occidental Wines, and Hayfork Wine run this June and July.

A new Chef Series kicks off at Elusa Winery at the Four Seasons July 31st-August 2nd. Through deep connections to the region, the team has partnered with Michelin-starred and celebrated chefs to bring an unforgettable weekend of food and wine. Look forward to pop-ups from local chef Matt Spector and wife Sonjia (formerly of Calistoga’s JoLe) and chef Steve Litke, coming out of retirement to present a special meal combining French and Japanese techniques.