BottleRock 2026 Blends Electronic Headliners with Wine Country Vibes

Eight stages and after-parties across the Bay Area

The festival deployed eight performance areas: the Prudential Stage, T-Mobile Stage, HelloFresh Stage, NorthBay Health Stage, Backstage by United, Silent Disco by Allianz, The Club, and VIP Village Stage. Zedd, LCD Soundsystem, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Teddy Swims, Foo Fighters, the Backstreet Boys, Sombr, and Ludacris anchored the weekend's programming.

Supporting acts included Papa Roach, Jon Bellion, Chaka Khan, Rilo Kiley, AJR, Busta Rhymes, Mt. Joy, Slightly Stoopid, and BigXThaPlug. BottleRock AfterDark extended the festival's reach with official after-parties running from Novato in Marin County south to Menlo Park in San Mateo County, offering access to attendees and non-attendees alike.

Wine, culinary programming, and wellness amenities

Beyond music, the Napa Valley Expo hosted Wine Cabanas, a PATRÓN cocktail bar, and the Williams-Sonoma Culinary Stage, where celebrity chefs and musicians demonstrated cooking techniques. The Beauty Bar by Ulta Beauty offered touch-ups, while art installations and wellness programming filled the grounds.

Positioning among festival heavyweights

BottleRock continues to showcase the North Bay's culinary and wine culture alongside its music programming. Organizers position the event alongside Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Tomorrowland as it builds its international profile. The 2026 edition ran May 22–24 at the Napa Valley Expo.