Renowned Soprano Renée Fleming to Headline Festival Napa Valley's Music & Wellness Summit

One-day event explores how music fosters well-being and supports mental and physical health

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:41pm

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A minimalist, glowing neon outline of a grand piano against a dark background, conceptually representing the transformative impact of music on health and wellness.The Music & Wellness Summit will explore how the power of music can be harnessed to enhance physical and mental well-being.Napa Today

Festival Napa Valley, in association with One Mind, will present the 2026 Music & Wellness Summit on Friday, July 10, 2026 at CIA at Copia in Napa. This one-day event brings together leading voices in music, science, and health to explore how music can enhance physical and mental well-being. Internationally acclaimed soprano and arts and health advocate Renée Fleming will deliver the keynote address.

Why it matters

The Music & Wellness Summit aims to showcase how integrating music into daily life and healthcare practices can have a transformative impact on overall health and wellness. By bringing together experts from various fields, the event will highlight the latest research and innovative initiatives that leverage the power of music to address issues like loneliness, mental health, and neurological symptoms.

The details

The Summit features lectures, case studies, and interactive workshops led by experts in the field, alongside a free public Expo and Festival Live! concert. Featured speakers include neuroscientist Aniruddh D. Patel, PhD, Tufts University; Chris Appleton, Founder & CEO of SocialRx; Dr. Indre Viskontas, MM, PhD, University of San Francisco; and Francisco J. Nuñez, Founder & Artistic Director of the Young People's Chorus of New York City.

  • The Music & Wellness Summit will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026.
  • The event is part of Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary Summer Season, which runs from July 4-19, 2026.

The players

Renée Fleming

An internationally acclaimed soprano and arts and health advocate. She is a five-time GRAMMY® Award winner, recipient of the U.S. National Medal of Arts, and was recently appointed as the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health.

Lissa Gibbs

Festival Napa Valley's Vice President and Director of Education and Community.

One Mind

A leading global nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for individuals, families, and society.

Festival Napa Valley

An organization that champions the extraordinary power of music to enrich the human experience and create a thriving, healthy, and engaged community.

Kaiser Permanente

The official Health and Wellness Partner of Festival Napa Valley.

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What they’re saying

“The Music & Wellness Summit explores how integrating music into daily life and healthcare practices can enhance physical and mental well-being.”

— Lissa Gibbs, Festival Napa Valley's Vice President and Director of Education and Community

What’s next

Tickets for the Music & Wellness Summit are now on sale, with general admission priced at $50 and Reserve Passes available for $250. The full schedule and ticket information can be found on the Festival Napa Valley website.

The takeaway

The Music & Wellness Summit represents a growing recognition of the transformative power of music in supporting overall health and well-being. By bringing together experts from diverse fields, the event aims to inspire new ways of integrating music into daily life and healthcare practices, ultimately enhancing the physical and mental health of individuals and communities.