Napa Valley Events

Peju Winery in Rutherford is known for its beautifully-designed, European-style gardens. On Sunday, August 2 you can tour the gardens and its sculptures with winery owner Herta Peju and eat a nice brunch as well.

The event runs from 11 AM - 2 PM. You can make reservations through the Peju Winery web site.

Peju Winery is about a 30 minute drive from our hotel. click here for directions.

The Robert Mondavi Winery has hosted some great shows this summer, and one of the best is upcoming: R&B legend Smokey Robinson will perform on Saturday, August 1.

General admission for this outdoor concert is $95. You can buy tickets at the Napa Valley Opera House web site.

In just four years the Festival del Sole has become one of the world’s hottest classical music festivals. The nine-day festival opens with a gala concert tomorrow evening at the Napa Valley Opera House. That will be followed by daily classical concerts at different venues around Napa, including the Jarvis Conservatory, the Lincoln Theater and the stunning Castello di Amorosa. In between concerts you can experience special Vintner’s Luncheons at local wineries.

See the full event schedule at the festival’s web site. Concert ticket prices range from $35-$125.

All festival venues are just a short drive from our hotel. See directions to Napa Valley Opera House, Jarvis Conservatory and Castello di Amorosa.

Break out the disco ball and put on your dancing shoes. 70s hit-makers KC & The Sunshine Band are playing outdoors at the Robert Mondavi Winery on Saturday, July 25th.

General admission tickets are $75. Get more info and buy tickets at the Napa Valley Opera House

Legendary folk singer Joan Baez comes to Napa, CA on Monday, July 6. A 50-year veteran of the folk music scene and an outspoken advocate of social issues, Baez is one of the most distinctive voices to come out of 60s music.

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased through the Napa Valley Opera House web site.

The Opera House is a nice, intimate setting to see musical acts. It’s located in downtown Napa, just 9 miles from our hotel.

4th of July celebrations need a special kind of music, and what could be better than listening to New Orleans Jazz played by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band? The ensemble will be playing outdoors at the Robert Mondavi Winery as part of their summer festival series. And of course there will be a fireworks show.

For more information, visit the click here.

The July 4th weekend is busy, so we recommend booking tickets now and booking your hotel room as well. The Robert Mondavi Winery is located in Oakville, just 20 miles up the road from our hotel.

New Wave old timers the B-52s are coming to the Napa Valley. The quartet, famous for hits like “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster,” will be playing an outdoor concert at the Robert Mondavi Winery on Saturday, June 27 at 7 PM.

Tickets aren’t cheap (general admission is $100 a person), but the B-52s put on a good show and may be the funnest band to play in the Valley in quite a while.

For more info, visit the Napa Valley Opera House web site.

The Robert Mondavi Winery is located in Oakville, just 20 miles up the road from our hotel.

The Count Basie Orchestra, one of the great Swing Era jazz bands, will be playing in Yountville on Saturday, May 23 at the Lincoln Theater.   Count Basie may be gone, but his 17-piece band carries on his tradition of great music, winning a total of 17 Grammy awards. 

Tickets at $29 - $59 and are available through the Lincoln Theater web site.

The Sonoma Jazz Festival will  take place May 21-24 (Memorial Day Weekend).  This is a major music festival with headliners including Joe Cocker, Lyle Lovett,  Ziggy Marley, Chris Isaak, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Shelby Lynne and Keb Mo’.  Last time we checked none of these acts played bebop, but why quibble when the music is so good?

The festival grounds are at 151 1st St W, Sonoma, CA, about 19 miles from our hotel. Click here for directions.

For more info, visit the festival web site.