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Events in Napa in January 2025: Festivals, Wine Tastings, Live Music, & More
by Jill Loeffler •
Discover the top events in Napa in January 2025. My calendar includes festivals, things to do at night, and wine tasting activities. One of my top picks this month is the Napa Lighted Arts Festival.
Read on for more tips on what's going in wine country during your visit.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page.
Napa Truffle Festival
Dates: 1/17 - 1/20
If you love exquisite food, one of the best events in Napa in January is the Napa Truffle Festival. Enjoy four days of learning about and sampling one of the greatest delicacies known to man, the prized truffle.
You'll hear from master chefs who use this ingredient to craft world class cuisine, as well as from scientists who study truffle cultivation.
The Saturday evening of this festival features a Truffles and Wine Dinner. Tickets are currently on sale.
>> More info about the Truffle Festival
Shows at the Uptown Theater in January
You will find a variety of fun events in Napa in January at the Uptown:
1/11: Marc Maron at 8 pm
1/26: Fran Lebowitz at 8 pm
Shows at the Blue Note Napa
1/10: PettyBreakers - A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at 6:30 pm
1/10: PettyBreakers - A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at 9 pm
1/12: Ariel Marin - Tribute to Sade at 3 pm
1/12: Ariel Marin - Tribute to Sade 6:30 pm
1/17: Stella Cole at 6:30 pm
1/17: Stella Cole at 9 pm
Napa Lighted Art Festival | Art After Dark
Date: 1/18 - 2/16
Time: Monday - Thursday 6 - 9pm | Friday - Sunday 6 - 10pm
Visit downtown Napa to see this year's Lighted Arts Festival.
This outdoor, walkable event is free to attend and features 10 lighted art sculptures, along with stunning light displays projected onto some of Napa's most gorgeous buildings for five weeks.
ZinEx
Dates: 1/30 - 2/1
Love a good Zin? Want to find out what makes this variety of wine so tasty and special?
At the three-day ZinEx (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers), you have the chance to meet with the top producers of this lovely red and sample the best zinfandels around.
The Grand Tasting is on February 1 from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
Head over to CIA at Copia, Napa Atrium for this fun annual event!
>> Additional festival details
Napa Valley Restaurant Week
Dates: TBD
There's no doubt that Napa Valley restaurants offer some of the best dining around, what with their Michelin Star ratings and farm-to-table practices.
If you're hesitant about spending a fortune on a delicious meal, or simply don't know where to start, Napa Valley Restaurant Week has solved the problem!
You'll want to head out and try as many culinary hot-spots as possible, with the multi-course prix-fixe menus they will be offering.
Where to Stay in Napa
Make sure to check out the deals for this time of year before booking your room. Click the links below for top deals all around Napa Valley.
TripAdvisor: What's the #1 hotel in the Napa Valley? Read reviews & find hotel deals on TripAdvisor!
Booking.com: Save on your Hotel in Napa with Booking.com, Planet Earth's #1 Accommodation Site. No booking fees ever!
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.
Winter in the Wineries Passport - Calistoga
Dates: 12/7 - 2/9
For the low cost of one ticket, this special Winter Wine Passport grants you access to 19 wine tastings at Calistoga wineries any time during this two-month period--just in time for Cabernet Season.
Participating wineries include both boutique and well-known brands. In addition, the passport offers discounts on lodging, dining, and shopping in Napa Valley.
The benefits you'll gain with the passport are valued at around $900.
>> All about the wine passport
Wine Tasting Events in Napa in January 2025 (TBD)
Each week, Napa Valley wineries welcome visitors to events at their wineries, however, many wineries are waiting to start their events until a little later in the season, so this list of wine events in January will expand closer towards the month.
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