BottleRock has marked the unofficial start of summer in Napa Valley for more than a decade, transforming a three-day celebration of food, wine, craft beer, and live music into a must-visit event. The 2025 edition takes place May 23–25 and will feature nearly 80 musical acts, including headliners Green Day, Justin Timberlake, Benson Boone, Flo Rida, and Noah Kahan.
More than 70 chefs and restaurants will be on hand, alongside 100+ wine vintages and varietals poured throughout the weekend. Organizers expect approximately 40,000 attendees each day.
VIP tickets have already sold out, but single-day general admission starts at $233. Three-day passes offer better value, with new musical acts and culinary demonstrations each day. The chef and winery lineup remains consistent throughout the weekend. General admission guests can enjoy wine under shaded cabanas and indulge in dishes like black truffle fries and caviar-topped lobster corn dogs—last year’s most Instagrammed item, according to organizers—created by chef Philip Tessier of the Michelin-starred PRESS and the soon-to-open Under-Study. Other standouts include BBQ ribs, burnt ends, and roasted maitake mushroom salad from Stateline Road Smokehouse.
“For the first time, we’ll have a location in both VIP and General Admission this year,” says Tessier.
“BottleRock is a moment to engage the community, roll up our sleeves, cook amazing food, and not take ourselves too seriously.”
Stateline Road Smokehouse executive chef and co-owner Darryl Bell recommends visiting the booth before 2 p.m. or after the headliner begins to avoid the rush. “Don’t be disheartened if the lines get too long at our booth,” he says. “It takes 45 seconds to get your food once ordered. It’s a long line, but it moves fast.”
