BottleRock 'AfterDark' Expands Late-Night Shows Across Bay Area

Tickets for the May after-hours concerts go on sale today, offering festival-goers more music options.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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BottleRock organizers are expanding the annual music festival by announcing a new round of late-night 'AfterDark' concerts at venues across the North Bay and Bay Area. The AfterDark shows will feature acts like LCD Soundsystem, Rilo Kiley, and Larkin Poe, allowing festival-goers to continue the party after the main stages close each evening.

Why it matters

The new AfterDark concerts provide more entertainment options for BottleRock attendees, allowing them to extend their festival experience into the late night hours at nearby venues. This helps drive more economic activity and tourism for the Napa region surrounding the main festival.

The details

The AfterDark concerts will take place May 19-24 at venues in Napa, Berkeley, San Francisco, Menlo Park, and Novato. The lineup includes LCD Soundsystem at Napa Music Hall, Rilo Kiley at Uptown Theatre Napa, and Larkin Poe at Guild Theatre, as well as additional shows featuring Michigander and BØRNS. Tickets for the AfterDark concerts went on sale today at 10 a.m.

  • The 2026 BottleRock festival is scheduled for May 22-24.
  • The new AfterDark concerts will take place May 19-24.

The players

BottleRock Presents

The organizers behind the annual BottleRock music festival in Napa.

Napa Music Hall

A music venue in Napa, California that will host one of the AfterDark concerts.

Uptown Theatre Napa

A historic theater in Napa, California that will host one of the AfterDark concerts.

Guild Theatre

A music venue in Menlo Park, California that will host one of the AfterDark concerts.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 BottleRock festival and the new AfterDark late-night concerts are on sale now.

The takeaway

The expansion of BottleRock with the new AfterDark concert series provides festival-goers with more opportunities to experience live music in the Napa region, helping to drive economic activity and cement the festival's status as a premier destination for music fans.