Press Kit

From Shakespeare in the redwoods to avant-garde dance in downtown San Francisco, the Bay Area's summer arts calendar is packed with performances that surprise, provoke and delight. This season's highlights include world-premiere theater, bold contemporary opera and major musical celebrations, alongside intimate storytelling events and large-scale spectacles.

The trumpeter, composer and cultural force headlines the festival’s 20th anniversary kickoff on July 12 at the Nickel & Nickel winery, setting the tone for a season built on music with meaning.

From July 4 to 19, Festival Napa Valley trumpets its 20th anniversary with an ongoing feast for the senses during the 16-day performing arts and culinary celebration. Featuring more than 200 international musicians, these “best days of summer” are held amid exclusive venues, five-star resorts, and exquisite vineyard estates dotting this verdant valley.