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For events and things to do in Napa, CA, the local scene blends sophisticated wine country culture with a relaxed, community-focused rhythm. Downtown Napa serves as the walkable heart of this activity, with historic theaters and modern clubs clustered together. Beyond the city, annual festivals and seasonal markets in towns like St. Helena and Calistoga showcase the region's agricultural roots.

Downtown Napa's West End district buzzes with evening entertainment, anchored by music and comedy at the historic Uptown Theatre Napa.
Intimate performances are a staple at venues like Blue Note Napa, a jazz club within the historic Napa Valley Opera House, or JaM Cellars for weekend music sessions.
Major annual celebrations draw crowds, including the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, the summer Festival Napa Valley, and the winter Napa Lighted Art Festival.

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Disaster Preparedness Training by COAD

Friday • 9:00 AM

650 Imperial Way

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Napa Contractor Training & Lunch: Electrification & Heat Pump Water Heaters

Friday • 12:00 PM

Napa Valley College McCarthy Library

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Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music: 1969-2000 with Barry Walters!

Saturday • 8:00 PM

Cadet Wine & Beer Bar

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FREE "Give-it-a-Try" BMX Event

Sunday • 11:30 AM

North Bay BMX

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The R&B Brunch with DJ HEARTBREAK - Napa Valley [October 17]

Sat, Oct 17 • 11:00 AM

Lil Sista’s Goody’s

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When Concerns Arise | Cuando se Presentan Preocupaciones

Fri, Oct 23 • 6:00 PM + 1 more

Napa Valley Community Foundation

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Napa $5 Folk Festival

Sun, Oct 25 • 2:00 PM

Native Sons of the Golden West

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Howell Mountain Harvest Celebration 2026

Sat, Nov 7 • 1:00 PM

The Culinary Institute of American at Copia

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Disaster Preparedness Training by COAD

Friday • 9:00 AM

650 Imperial Way

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Napa Contractor Training & Lunch: Electrification & Heat Pump Water Heaters

Friday • 12:00 PM

Napa Valley College McCarthy Library

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Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music: 1969-2000 with Barry Walters!

Saturday • 8:00 PM

Cadet Wine & Beer Bar

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FREE "Give-it-a-Try" BMX Event

Sunday • 11:30 AM

North Bay BMX

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The R&B Brunch with DJ HEARTBREAK - Napa Valley [October 17]

Sat, Oct 17 • 11:00 AM

Lil Sista’s Goody’s

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When Concerns Arise | Cuando se Presentan Preocupaciones

Fri, Oct 23 • 6:00 PM + 1 more

Napa Valley Community Foundation

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Napa $5 Folk Festival

Sun, Oct 25 • 2:00 PM

Native Sons of the Golden West

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Howell Mountain Harvest Celebration 2026

Sat, Nov 7 • 1:00 PM

The Culinary Institute of American at Copia

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A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Today • 7:30 PM GMT+1

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AI Animation Studio: Create Kids' Cartoons

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM EDT

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HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT

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HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

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(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Today • 7:30 PM GMT+1

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AI Animation Studio: Create Kids' Cartoons

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM EDT

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HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT

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HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

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(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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Exploring Spanish Tapas - Cooking Class

Friday • 5:00 PM

2931 Solano Ave

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Nutty Napa Scavenger Hunt

Saturday • 11:00 AM + 3 more

China Point Overlook

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Napa Food & Wine Tour (Downtown)

Saturday • 4:00 PM

Morimoto Napa

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Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Small Business Edition | Napa

Saturday • 7:00 PM

Restaurant of the Week

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New Moon Equinox Goddess Circle, Cacao + Sound Ceremony

Saturday • 7:00 PM

WellBnb® Napa

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Meet + Greet: More Trouble Than It's Worth by Lisa Moore Ramee

Sunday • 12:00 PM

Oxbow Public Market

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Beginner & Intermediate Hustle

Sunday • 12:45 PM

Slow Fox Dance Hall

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Exploring Spanish Tapas - Cooking Class

Friday • 5:00 PM

2931 Solano Ave

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Nutty Napa Scavenger Hunt

Saturday • 11:00 AM + 3 more

China Point Overlook

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Napa Food & Wine Tour (Downtown)

Saturday • 4:00 PM

Morimoto Napa

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Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Small Business Edition | Napa

Saturday • 7:00 PM

Restaurant of the Week

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New Moon Equinox Goddess Circle, Cacao + Sound Ceremony

Saturday • 7:00 PM

WellBnb® Napa

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Meet + Greet: More Trouble Than It's Worth by Lisa Moore Ramee

Sunday • 12:00 PM

Oxbow Public Market

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Beginner & Intermediate Hustle

Sunday • 12:45 PM

Slow Fox Dance Hall

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BB: Napa Valley Music Meetup at Ohm Coffee

Today • 6:30 PM

1412 2nd St

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Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music: 1969-2000 with Barry Walters!

Saturday • 8:00 PM

Cadet Wine & Beer Bar

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The R&B Brunch with DJ HEARTBREAK - Napa Valley [October 17]

Sat, Oct 17 • 11:00 AM

Lil Sista’s Goody’s

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MÚSICA EN VIVO - NAPA ROOFTOP PARTY

Sat, Oct 17 • 8:00 PM

Quilt&Co

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WARPED SPACE

Fri, Oct 23 • 10:00 PM

Morimoto Asia Napa

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Napa $5 Folk Festival

Sun, Oct 25 • 2:00 PM

Native Sons of the Golden West

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Harmonica Combo- Healthy Harmonica & Beginning Blues Harmonica

Sat, Nov 14 • 10:00 AM

2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy room 147

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The Rivertown Blues Society at Tonewood & Courage

Sat, Nov 14 • 6:30 PM

Tonewood & Courage

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BB: Napa Valley Music Meetup at Ohm Coffee

Today • 6:30 PM

1412 2nd St

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Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music: 1969-2000 with Barry Walters!

Saturday • 8:00 PM

Cadet Wine & Beer Bar

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The R&B Brunch with DJ HEARTBREAK - Napa Valley [October 17]

Sat, Oct 17 • 11:00 AM

Lil Sista’s Goody’s

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MÚSICA EN VIVO - NAPA ROOFTOP PARTY

Sat, Oct 17 • 8:00 PM

Quilt&Co

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WARPED SPACE

Fri, Oct 23 • 10:00 PM

Morimoto Asia Napa

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Napa $5 Folk Festival

Sun, Oct 25 • 2:00 PM

Native Sons of the Golden West

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Harmonica Combo- Healthy Harmonica & Beginning Blues Harmonica

Sat, Nov 14 • 10:00 AM

2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy room 147

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The Rivertown Blues Society at Tonewood & Courage

Sat, Nov 14 • 6:30 PM

Tonewood & Courage

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Points of Interest near Napa

Scenic Overlook

Trancas Crossing Park

Walking Tour Of Napa

Napa Valley Wine Train

China Point Overlook

Frequently asked questions about Napa

Where can I find live music events in Napa?

Blue Note Napa offers a classic jazz club experience right downtown. The restored Uptown Theatre Napa hosts larger touring acts, while JaM Cellars provides more casual music sessions. These venues are central to Napa's lively live music events.

What are some good date night ideas in Napa?

A great date night could involve a show at the Uptown Theatre or Blue Note Napa. For a unique experience, consider an independent film at St. Helena's historic Cameo Cinema before exploring local restaurants in the area.

Are there free events in Napa?

Yes, the Napa City Nights Concert Series offers free concerts in Veterans Memorial Park during the summer. Another popular free event is Napa Porchfest, where local bands play on the porches of historic homes for an afternoon.

What kind of food and drink events happen in Napa Valley?

The region is famous for its culinary scene, with events like the annual BottleRock Napa Valley festival combining food, wine, and music. For local flavor, visit the year-round Napa Farmers Market or seasonal markets in St. Helena for produce and artisan goods.

Where are the best spots for comedy shows in Napa?

The Uptown Theatre Napa is a primary destination for touring comedy acts. Napa Yard at Oxbow Gardens also hosts comedy shows, offering an alternative setting for live entertainment events in a more casual atmosphere.

What family-friendly events does Napa offer?

The annual Napa Lighted Art Festival is a wonderful walking tour suitable for all ages. Community events like the Calistoga Farmers' Market or the St. Helena Farmers' Market also provide a welcoming atmosphere for families to enjoy.

How's the nightlife in Downtown Napa?

Downtown Napa's nightlife is increasingly lively, moving beyond traditional early closing times. Evening entertainment events are centered around venues like Blue Note Napa for jazz and Napa Music Hall for a range of performances.

Are there many art and theater events in the area?

The local arts scene is quite active, anchored by Lucky Penny Productions' theater season from September to June. The annual Festival Napa Valley includes dance and theater, while the Napa Lighted Art Festival illuminates downtown with public art.