Essence festival

Apply today to get your business in front of thousands at the ESSENCE Marketplace as we return live to NOLA!

Bigger performances, better memories and THE LARGEST celebration of Black cutlure you've ever seen...do you have your tickets yet?

Essence Festival drew nearly a half a million people who came to the city looking for fun and frolic, culture and community, education and empowerment.

The excitement of Ghana's ‘Year of Return’ marks an opportunity to explore a whole continent of natural wonders and breathtaking scenery.

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The official dates for the 2019 ESSENCE Festival and details on how to get first access to early-bird ticket information have been announced.

A number of pairs showed up for Festival, some taking part in panels together, others coming to enjoy the concerts, a few simply enjoying the vibes.

Let us count all the ways ESSENCE Fest is the ultimate gathering of love and appreciation for Black women.

Essence Festival, the largest celebration of African American culture in the world, comes to New Orleans every July 4 weekend bringing life, fun and a fantastic party to our summertime here. With so many people coming and SO MUCH to do — seriously, have you read the line up? — we figured folks might need […]

A guide to Essence Festival 2024 and tips for visiting Essence Festival in New Orleans!