Napa Lighted Art Festival
/January 17 - February 15, 2026
Sunday-Thursday from 6-9 pm
Friday-Saturday from 6-10 pm
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.
FEATURED ARTISTS & SCULPTURES
Amigo Amigo | Affinity, Roaming Gnomes
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 | 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.
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.
