Essence Festival of Culture Tickets
All Concerts
Overall Rating
4.3
By MotherofaKing
AWESOME
This was my first time attending. I am working on scheduling my trip to attend next year. So far I have 8 people coming with me. Calling hotels today.
By ShadeofEssence
Essence was great
Essence festival overall was a great experience!!! One where you get to celebrate who you are. Loves every second!
By LovelyLake
Essence 2018
This was my very first Essence Festival and it was amazing! The performances were great! Just an amazing time! The schedule on the app was off because Ella Mai was suppose to be on the main stage according to app but she ended up in the super lounge so my friends and I missed out on her but other than that it was great! Definitely going back!
By AudreyShaniece
Mary J Blidge was awesome !!!!
Essence festival 2018 was my first year attending and I had a blast ! Definitely will be back ! The tickets are well worth the money !
By Sfond
Missy Be Blowing It Down
Missy Elliott came out on fire and still full with as much energy as she had when she first hit the scene. She lasting 20 rounds can you keep up? HOLLAAAA!!!
By Judy207
AWESOME Experience!
Every African American woman in America should consider attending the Essence Festival. Next year is the 25th anniversary and will probably be even more spectacular. The crowds were large and the lines were long, but EVERYONE was so friendly, gracious, and supportive. There is no better place than New Orleans to host an event like this. The speakers, performers, interactive opportunities, sponsor gifts, various social gatherings, and concert performances at the Superdome were tremendous. It made our group's experience one to treasure for a lifetime. Thank you ESSENCE!
By BigPookie
Teddy Riley was awesome
Been to the Essence Festival for the last 6 years 2018 was the absolute best I am attending next year
By Anonymous
The seats were comfortable and I could see and hear from the stage at multiple angles. There were sufficient stands to get refreshments. The line up was great and I especially enjoyed the guest performances
By SexyFee
Prices were a lil to much.It was a beautiful event. We be there again.
By Verse1
Essence festival is the best
All I can say is you haven’t lived until you go to this event all 3 nights will blow your mind family
Bio
About ESSENCE Festival
Essence Festival of Culture always brings the biggest and best names in Hip-Hop, R&B, soul, funk, and gospel to the Evening Concert series lineup. Buy your tickets NOW for the music, and join us for the party as we celebrate Culture, Community and Commerce, only at #essencefest in New Orleans!
The multi-day ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrates the CULTURE, delivering on its promise of loving us, bringing joy and creating space for community and commerce in New Orleans every 4th of July weekend, for the past 30 years. Originally a one-time affair to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine, this multi-day experience will commemorate 55 years of the magazine that has changed people's lives.
Black Culture comes to life in experiences beyond the Evening Concert Series, including SOKO MRKT™ celebrating emerging Black businesses; empowering conversations on multiple stages with the Global Black Economic Forum; a special edition of Beautycon™, Essence Authors; AFROPUNK and its kaleidoscope of Black futurism; Suede (The Men's Experience); a culinary exploration of the diaspora at Essence Food & Wine Festival; and community activism in the Community Impact Hub.
We Love Us. Let us show you how!