SAVOR After Hours Debuts in Napa Featuring Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy

SAVOR After Hours, the immersive wine-and-performance experience starring Maks Chmerkovskiy and Val Chmerkovskiy of Dancing with the Stars, will make its debut this summer at the JaM Cellars Ballroom inside the Napa Valley Opera House. Tickets go on public sale March 31.

An Immersive Wine Pairing Through Dance, Music and Magic

SAVOR After Hours invites guests to explore a wine pairing flight in an entirely new way. The production blends dance, live music, close-up magic, theatrical illusions and storytelling to convey how wines affect our moods and senses. Audiences move beyond a traditional tasting and into a multi-sensory performance, with each act designed to reflect the aromas, textures and personality of different Napa Valley wines.

What Guests Can Expect

Throughout the evening, guests will be offered five distinct wine pours integrated into the performance. Rather than serving wines separately from the show, the pours are woven into the narrative so every sip becomes part of the theatrical arc. The production aims to make the tasting both educational and emotionally resonant: wines are presented not just by notes and regions, but by feeling and movement. As Maks promises, the show will create an intimate atmosphere where the audience is actively engaged in the action.

The Performers

Maks Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-born dance champion, choreographer, Broadway performer and actor. Best known for his years as a professional dancer on the television series Dancing with the Stars, Maks competed across 14 seasons, reached the final round four times and earned his first show title in 2014 when he partnered with Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis.

Val Chmerkovskiy, also Ukrainian-born, is a professional dancer, author and television personality. A 14-time U.S. National Champion and two-time World Dance Champion, Val became a beloved fan favorite and a two-time champion on Dancing with the Stars. Together, the brothers bring a high level of technical skill, showmanship and emotional connection to the stage.

Creative Team and Production

The concept for SAVOR After Hours was created by producer and designer Mark “Swany” Swanhart. The show features the Chmerkovskiy brothers alongside special guests from Hollywood and Broadway and a cast of accomplished performers. The production seeks to highlight the seductive flavors and distinctive character of Napa Valley wines while delivering an engaging theatrical evening.

Details and Tickets

Performances will take place at the JaM Cellars Ballroom within the historic Napa Valley Opera House. Tickets become available to the general public on March 31. For showtimes, ticket information and additional details about the experience, visit the official SAVOR After Hours website.

Why This Matters

SAVOR After Hours represents a growing trend in experiential hospitality, where culinary and beverage offerings are paired with performance art to create memorable, transportive events. By combining professional dance, music and magic with curated wine tastings, the production aims to appeal to wine lovers and theatergoers alike—those seeking to deepen their appreciation of Napa wines through an artistic lens and those looking for a fresh, theatrical night out in wine country.

Whether you are a local wine enthusiast, a visitor to Napa Valley, or a fan of the Chmerkovskiy brothers’ work on television and stage, SAVOR After Hours promises a layered evening that celebrates both the craft of winemaking and the power of live performance.