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  • SUPERDOME CLEAR BAG POLICY: Any bag, purse, or briefcase that is larger than 12” x 6” x 12” will not be allowed into the facilities. All bags that enter must be clear with the exception of medical bags which may be subject to inspection and small clutch bags. The maximum size for a clutch bag is 4.5”x 6.5”.

  • SUPERDOME GENERAL ADMISSION
    Superdome Weekend Package
    From $186 + Fees

    • 3 Nights of Evening Concerts with Reserved Seat.

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  • VIP SUPERDOME GOLD
    Our Customary Superdome VIP Experience Mercedes Benz Superdome
    $2,750 + Fees

    • 3 nights of Evening Concerts with reserved seat in the BB section on the main floor.

    • 3 nights of Superdome Red Carpet Entry (Gate A).

    • 3 nights of VIP GOLD Lounge access with hors d'oeuvres and bar (limited hours nightly).

    • ESSENCE VIP Welcome to NOLA Day Party at Windsor Court Hotel on Friday, July 3rd.

    • To purchase VIP Gold tickets, select tickets in the BB section when visiting the Ticketmaster site.

    *Weekend tickets available only. Stay tuned for updates on single-night tickets.

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  • VIP SUPERDOME PLATINUM LOUNGE
    Reserved Seating in the NEW ELEVATED DECK Just Steps from the Mainstage!
    $3,000 + Fees

    • 3 nights of Evening Concerts with reserved seat in the elevated deck.

    • Full-service catering spread with bar & wait staff service.

    • 3 nights of Superdome Red Carpet entry (Gate A).

    • ESSENCE VIP Welcome to NOLA Day Party at Windsor Court Hotel on Friday, July 3rd.

    • ESSENCE Magazine 50th Anniversary Commemorative Gift Bag.

    *Weekend tickets available only. Stay tuned for updates on single-night tickets.

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  • Be a VIP all weekend long across your favorite Festival experiences!
    $3,900 + Fees

  • Superdome
    • 3 nights of Evening Concerts with reserved floor seat

    • 3 nights of VIP GOLD Lounge access with hors d'oeuvres and bar (limited hours nightly)

    Entertainment
    • VIP access to ESSENCE Beauty Carnival™, Fashion House, and ESSENCE After Dark.

    • ESSENCE Eats™ Passport for deals and discounts at NOLA’s finest Black-owned restaurants.

    • ESSENCE VIP Welcome to NOLA Day Party at Windsor Court Hotel on Friday, July 3rd.

    • Sundress & Seersucker Brunch in the VIP Hospitality Lounge on Saturday, July 4th.

    • All White Affair in the VIP Hospitality Lounge on Sunday, July 5th.

    • ESSENCE Magazine 50th Anniversary Commemorative Gift Bag.

    *Early Bird tickets are subject to availability. This is a limited time offer. Act now and save.

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  • Upgrade your VIP weekend to first class!
    $4,400 + Fees

  • Superdome
    • 3 nights of Evening Concerts with reserved floor seat

    • 3 nights of VIP GOLD Lounge access with hors d'oeuvres and bar (limited hours nightly)

    Entertainment & CONFERENCES
    • VIP access to ALL Festival paid experiences which include: ESSENCE Beauty Carnival™, Fashion House, ESSENCE After Dark, Global Black Economic Forum, and E Suite.

    • ESSENCE Eats™ Passport for deals and discounts at NOLA’s finest Black-owned restaurants.

    • ESSENCE VIP Welcome to NOLA Day Party at Windsor Court Hotel on Friday, July 3rd.

    • Sundress & Seersucker Brunch in the VIP Hospitality Lounge on Saturday, July 4th.

    • All White Affair in the VIP Hospitality Lounge on Sunday, July 5th.

    • ESSENCE Magazine 50th Anniversary Commemorative Gift Bag.

    *Early Bird tickets are subject to availability. This is a limited time offer. Act now and save.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM
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ESSENCE will no longer move forward with the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture live experience. We look forward to returning to New Orleans in 2021. Tickets sold for the 2020 Festival will be honored in 2021 and full refunds are also available. Visit your Ticketmaster account under the Self-Service section or speak with a Ticketmaster agent to process your refund. Refunds will be processed within 30 days.
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