Festival organizers also say they will bring back a new kind of Superlounge experience for 2026. Last summer, the ...

The men owned the night on Saturday’s edition of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture nightly concert series, with the lasting impact of traditional R&B reigning over the evening. From traditional R&B ...

A welcome start to ESSENCE Festival of Culture weekend, the exclusive cocktail reception, Queer Space, brought together an array of talented influencers, industry leaders, and advocates to celebrate ...

The vibrant energy of New Orleans will once again come alive as the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® marks three decades of celebrating Black culture and community. This ...

On Sunday night of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, audiences were able to experience 30 years of this iconic event, a star studded lineup of artists, and Frankie Beverly’s farewell to the live stage.

The 30th edition of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture nightly concert series set the tone for a stellar celebration of Black joy! True to form, our birthday celebration touched musical points across ...

The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is back in New Orleans to kick off the summer season in an atmosphere of Black joy, beautiful music, and food selections that are second-to-none. With this year ...

The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is making its return to the city of New Orleans for a celebration like never before. With this year marking its 30th anniversary, attendees can look forward to a ...

Essence Festival is a global platform for street style, with attendees putting a great deal of effort into their looks for each day of the festival. The panel highlighted how the Black community leads ...

The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture has revealed that R&B supergroup TGT—comprised of Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank—will be headlining this year’s event. The news has sent waves of excitement through ...

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture has stood for decades as a juggernaut, becoming the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance. The now four-day event is a living, breathing canvas where culture, ...

As we eagerly approach the milestone 30th birthday of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, presented by Coca-Cola®, anticipation is mounting for a glimpse into what July holds in store. In line with this ...