At a Glance
- Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde headline BottleRock Napa Valley over Memorial Day Weekend
- Three-day passes start at $475 and go on sale January 14 at 10 a.m. PST
- Culinary stage returns with celebrity chefs alongside 80+ musical acts
- Why it matters: Festival season opener offers rare mix of rock, pop, hip-hop and food culture in wine country
The annual music and culinary festival is locked in for Memorial Day Weekend, and the star power is massive.
On January 13, organizers unveiled the 2026 BottleRock Napa Valley roster, confirming more than 80 performers for the Napa Valley Expo from May 22-24.
Headliners and Heavy Hitters
Foo Fighters top the bill, joined by pop icons Backstreet Boys, alt-pop force Lorde, breakout R&B singer Teddy Swims, dance-rock outfit LCD Soundsystem and rising indie group SOMBR.
The undercard spans genres and eras:
- Hip-hop veterans Lil Wayne, Ludacris and Busta Rhymes
- EDM star Zedd
- Funk legend Chaka Khan
- Brit-rockers Bush
- Pop staple Natasha Bedingfield
Additional names will be released in coming weeks, according to the announcement.
Culinary Stage Returns
Music shares the spotlight with food. The Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage will again pair celebrity chefs for live demonstrations and surprise collaborations.
Last year, Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson – who had just gone public as a couple – cooked separately on the stage after being spotted together around the grounds. Expect similar mash-ups in 2026.
Ticket Details
Three-day general admission passes open at $475 per person. Sales begin Wednesday, January 14 at 10 a.m. PST through the festival’s official site.
VIP, skybox and single-day options will follow. Organizers say early-bird inventory moves fast; 2025 passes sold out in under an hour.
Festival Facts
Location: Napa Valley Expo, downtown Napa, California
Dates: Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
Ages: All-ages; 21+ wristbands required for alcohol
Capacity: Roughly 120,000 total attendance across three days
What Makes BottleRock Different
- Dual focus: Equal emphasis on music and culinary programming
- Wine country setting: Within walking distance of tasting rooms
- Mid-size feel: Large enough for big names, small enough to navigate easily
- Celebrity chef density: More Michelin stars per acre than any U.S. festival, per News Of Losangeles
Plan Your Weekend
Arrival tips from past attendees:
- Book lodging now; Napa hotels fill months in advance
- Use the festival’s free bike valet to skip traffic
- Download the app for real-time set-time alerts
- Bring layers – valley temps swing 30 degrees from afternoon to evening
Key Takeaways
- BottleRock 2026 lands May 22-24 with Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys and Lorde leading 80+ acts
- Three-day passes start at $475, on sale January 14
- Culinary Stage returns with star chefs alongside music lineup
- Festival blends rock, pop, hip-hop and food culture in heart of Napa Valley
