BottleRock Napa Valley is back for its 12th year, and BruinLife will be on the ground to bring you exclusive coverage of the highly anticipated three-day event. From May 23–25, the Napa Valley Expo will transform into a cultural hotspot promising a vibrant mix of music, gourmet food and fine wine in the heart of California’s Wine Country.
This year’s lineup boasts over 80 artists across five stages, headlined by Green Day, Justin Timberlake and Noah Kahan. Other notable performers include Ice Cube, Sublime, Khruangbin, Public Enemy and a special reunion of 4 Non Blondes, marking their first official performance in 30 years.
Beyond the music, the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage will feature celebrity chefs and musicians, including Bobby Flay, Trisha Yearwood, Andrew Zimmern and Marcus Samuelsson, engaging in live cooking demonstrations.
Attendees can indulge in gourmet offerings from Napa Valley’s renowned chefs and vintners, with access to wine cabanas, craft beer and specialty cocktails.
For those seeking experiences beyond the festival grounds, Napa offers art installations and wellness events throughout the weekend.
BottleRock 2025 continues its tradition of blending world-class music with culinary excellence, offering attendees a unique and immersive festival experience.
Check out our previous year’s coverage here.
Stay tuned as we bring you the sights, sounds and flavors of BottleRock 2025—all through the lens of student media.
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