Kicking off 2026 with a bang, BottleRock Napa Valley has unveiled the full lineup for its five‑day Memorial Day weekend festival. Napa’s signature event is a celebration of music, food, and wine known as “The First Taste of Summer.” The 2026 edition brings together an eclectic slate of headliners, including rock icons the Foo Fighters, pop mainstays the Backstreet Boys, New Zealand singer‑songwriter Lorde, and alternative dance innovators LCD Soundsystem.

More than 80 artists are slated to perform this year, spanning an wide range of genres and generations. The lineup includes singer‑songwriter Sombr, soul‑country breakout Teddy Swims, rapper Lil Wayne, reggae favorites Slightly Stoopid, alternative rockers Mt. Joy, EDM powerhouse Zedd, Vacaville’s own Papa Roach, indie veterans Rilo Kiley, hip‑hop icons Ludacris and Busta Rhymes, Australian dance outfit Cut Copy, R&B and funk legends Kool & the Gang, and Rev Run of Run‑DMC, among many others. See below for the full list of performers.

BottleRock will run May 22th – 26th at the Napa Valley Expo, offering performances across five stages alongside tastings of the region’s signature food, beer, and wine.

Three-day general admission tickets for the festival start at $475 and go on sale January 14th.

Written by Carlos Olin Montalvo

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