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Events in Napa in May 2025: Wine Tasting, Activities, & Other Things to Do
By: Jill Loeffler • Updated: March 5, 2025 • Published: March 16, 2017
The biggest events in Napa in May 2025 include BottleRock and special wine tasting activities at the wineries. You will also find some great shows throughout the month at the Blue Note.
In addition, I've included some great deals on tastings around Napa Valley as well as a few places to find the best rates on local hotels.
I recently updated this page to reflect the top performers scheduled for this year's BottleRock Festival.
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BottleRock Napa Valley
Dates: 5/23 - 5/25
Tickets: Find tickets to all days
Of all the events in Napa in May, the BottleRock music festival is probably the most anticipated. This three-day celebration of great music, food, beer, and wine attracts lots of big name artists.
Top performers this year include:
- Friday, May 23: Green Day, Sublime, Kaskade, Sofi Tukker, Public Enemy, Remi Wold, E-40, and 20 others
- Saturday, May 24: Justin Timberlake, Benson Boone, Ice Cube, Rebelution, 4 Non Blondes, Kaleo, Lawrence, and 10 others
- Sunday, May 25: Noah Kahn, Khruangbin, Cage the Elephant, Carin Leon, Goose, Flo Rida, Allen Stone, and 19 others
This lineup is truly hard to beat.
Napa Valley Wine Library Annual Tasting
Date: 5/18
Time: 3:30 pm to 6 pm
Taste from over 100 wines produced by the valley's world-class wineries. This grand tasting event happens once per year with the aim of preserving the region's rich history of winemaking.
At this event, you'll be sure to come across varieties and vintages that you've never tasted before, in the beautiful outdoors setting of the Grove at Silverado.
Wine Tasting Events in Napa in May 2025
The following events are held at wineries all around Napa Valley. Many are open to the public and most have discounted rates or are complimentary for wine club members.
Most events in Napa in May land on the weekend, but there are a handful during the week too. These events are VERY popular, so I recommend planning in advance if you can and booking your tickets before you arrive.
Ballentine Vineyards (5/4): Ballentine's 120th Anniversary Party
Cliff Lede Vineyards: Rock Block Release Party (5/18), new release of their Rock Block Cabernet Sauvignon as well as FEL wine releases
Cuvaison (5/17): Behind the Cellar Door: Sip and Sow
Duckhorn (5/3): 10th Annual Derby Party and Discussion Release from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Inglenook (5/11): Mother's Day Brunch starting at 11 am
Larson Family (5/11): Mother's Day Brunch from 11 am to 1 pm
Markham (5/11): Mother's Day Picnic in the Vineyard
Merryvale (5/3): Pig Roast at the Profile Estate
Miner Family Winery (5/3): Run for the Rose! Derby Party from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Miner Family Winery (5/17): Meet the Winemaker, A Barrel Sample & Tasting with Michelle Shafrir
Pine Ridge Vineyards (5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/25 & 5/31): Morning hike and tasting at the ridge from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Raymond Vineyards (5/17): Generations Release Tasting with Stephanie Putnam
Robert Biale Vineyards (5/3): Spring Release Party from 11 am to 2 pm
Schramsberg (5/17): Spring Release Party from 11 am to 2 pm
Trefethen Family Winery (5/10): S.I.N. Rose Pink Party from 12 pm to 3 pm
Uptown Theatre
Are you looking for some fun nightlife events in Napa in May? Check out these popular shows coming up this month at the Uptown Theatre.
- 5/2: Robert Cray Band
- 5/8: Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez
- 5/9 & 5/10: David Sedaris
- 5/16: Thievery Corporation
- 5/17: Jeremy Piven
- 5/23: Allen Stone
- 5/24: Robby Krieger
- 5/25: Linda Perry
- 5/30: George Lopez
- 5/31: Zepparella - All Female Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Taste of Howell Mountain
Date: 5/31
It's time to celebrate the wines of Howell Mountain! This June in Napa, head over to Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena for the 30th Annual Taste of Howell Mountain.
The event features wine tasting, food pairings, live music, and auctions. It runs from 12 pm to 5pm.
Advanced tickets are required.
>> Visit the Howell Mountain site for details and ticketing information
Wine Tasting Deals for May
Here are a few great wine tasting deals in Napa Valley on Groupon.
- Vintage Sweet Shoppe: Chocolate and Wine Pairing Package for Two or Four at Vintage Sweet Shoppe (Up to 44% Off), check for availability
- Envy Wines: Wine Tasting for Two or Four with a Take Home Bottle of Wine (Up to 50% Off), check for availability
*Note: Most deals last for 120 days after purchase, so make sure to check the exact terms before purchasing.
May Shows at the Blue Note
Check out the Blue Note for some of the best nightlife events in Napa in May. This jazz clubs bring live music to the stage most nights of the week. It's one of my favorites as it's set on the first floor of the history Napa Valley Opera House.
Their dinners are also amazing and used with locally grown ingredients. The best part is that they pair it all with top of the line Napa Valley wines.
- 5/1: Gunhild Carling (of Postmodern Jukebox)
- 5/3 & 5/4: The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show
- 5/10 & 5/11: Peabo Bryson
- 5/15: Jason Cheny
- 5/16: Bilal
>> Find tickets to all shows at the Blue Note on Ticketmaster.com
Top Hotel Deals in Napa Valley
Are you looking to stay for a night or two as you enjoy these events in Napa in May? If so, check out these great hotel deals all around the valley.
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VRBO: Another great lodging option is VRBO. You can stay at a local's house, apartment, or even just rent a room. It's a great way to feel more like a local while visiting. Find a great place to stay on VRBO.
JaM Cellars Ballroom at Margrit Mondavi Theatre
You will also find some great shows this month at JaM Cellars Ballroom in downtown Napa at 1030 Main St.
They are located in the same building as the Blue Note inside the Napa Valley Opera House.
>> Visit their site for details on this month's events
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