NAPA LIGHTED ART FESTIVAL
January 17th - February 15th, 2026
Save the date for Napa Lighted Art Festival 2026 (January 17 - February 15)!
Bring the family and experience the magic of lighted art at the 2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival!
The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium.
This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 15 lighted art installations for 5 weeks from January 17 – February 15, 2026. Projection artwork will be displayed on three iconic downtown buildings for the first 9 nights of the festival.
Meet the Artists
Learn more about the artists and their artwork in person! Several of our artists will be visiting the festival and will be available for a more intimate perspective into their background, artistic process, story behind their installation and any other question you may have for them.
FEATURED ARTISTS & SCULPTURES
Amigo Amigo
Amigo & Amigo is an Australia based creative team and specializes in the creation of permanent and temporary interactive artworks.
Affinity
“Affinity” is an immersive, interactive installation that draws inspiration from the
intricate workings of the human brain. Each light orb symbolizes a memory, waiting to
be awakened. Touching an orb ignites a corresponding light, setting off a visual journey.
Roaming Gnomes
“Roaming Gnomes” invites you on a whimsical adventure across the Napa Oxbow District.
Each gnome, with its own story and charm, becomes your playful guide on a journey of discovery.
Capture their secret hideaways and uncover the magic they bring to every corner, transforming
ordinary moments into enchanting explorations.
AVA Animation and Visual Arts
AVA Animation and Visual Arts is a BIPOC women-led internationally awarded animation studio based in Toronto, that specializes in creating extraordinary visual experience.
Patterns
“Patterns” explores the concepts of unity, harmony, collaboration, and peace, reminding the viewer of the common
threads that connect us all. Inspired by reimagined folk patterns, the artwork aims to create a space that celebrates
Napa’s past and future, binding together shapes and patterns from its ancestry to illuminate the city.
Where to Stay
Choose from countless lodging properties, from world-class luxury hotels to charming bed and breakfast inns, all conveniently located within easy walking distance to Downtown Napa
Add-on Events
Artist Meet and Greet
Saturday, January 17th, 4:30-6pm
Meet the minds behind the magic! Join us on Saturday, January 17th for an exclusive Artist Meet and Greet at the Aerena Gallery (604 Main Street) in downtown Napa. From 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, meet the Napa Lighted Art Festival artists and learn about the inspiration behind the work.
Bookmine Story Hour
Saturday, February 7, 5-6pm
If you are looking for a gnome hunt kick-off activity, BookMine will be hosting a story hour for ages 8 and under located by Bop, the gnome in the gardens at CIA at Copia (500 First Street) from 5-6pm.
Oxbow Gnome Hunt
Saturday, February 7, 6-8pm
Find all 12 of the giant Roaming Gnomes at the Oxbow District gnome hunt from 6-8pm! Families can pick up a passport at the Napa Yard (585 First Street) to set out on a fun adventure to collect stamps from each gnome. During the hunt, you can learn about where these gnomes have traveled and where they are heading next. This walkable exploration around the Oxbow District will have music, drinks, and giveaways and will be fun night for the whole family.
