Beyonce is returning to the same venue where she rocked the Super Bowl halftime show to give EMF-goers another headlining performance!
Expect Jill Scott to bring “The Real Thing” and “Golden” to NOLA.
The ladies are in for a treat when ESSENCE Festival veteran Trey Songz hits the stage.
Expect Solange to perform new songs from her latest EP, True.
With a new album on the charts, Keyshia Cole is ready for her return to the ESSENCE Festival for the second year in a row.
Brandy will sing her way through nearly 20 years of hits! She’s ready to “Put It Down!”
Expect Faith Evans to rock the Super Lounge stage with songs like “You Used to Love Me” and “Love Like This.”
Last year, Steve Harvey spoke at the ESSENCE Empowerment seminars, and this year he’s coming back to share laughs and knowledge at the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
Jay-Z’s protegee, Bridget Kelly will make her second ESSENCE Festival appearance this year.
ESSENCE Festival fan-favorite Charlie Wilson will be getting the party started yet again.
Grammy Award-winning artist Jody Watley will take a trip down memory lane on stage!
LL Cool J will rock the house with all of his hits from the ’80s to the present.
Expect to hear only the truth about life, love and family from ESSENCE Empowerment Experience speaker Iyanla Vanzant.
Legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane will bring the crowd to its feet with a bevy of hits.
New Edition will hit the main stage again for the first time since 2011! Can’t wait!
With a hot new album celebrating the legacy of Etta James, Leela James is ready to light up the Essence Fest stage.
The hip-hop artist and high-energy performer returns to the Essence Fest stage for the second year in a row.
Helene Faussart and Celia Faussart of Les Nubians make their debut at the Essence Festival.
The 18-year-old R&B singer and New Orleans native returns to the Essence Festival for the second year in a row.
The Grammy-nominated singer will bring his soulful sounds down to New Orleans a few months after releasing his fourth album, Love Out Loud.
Her blend of blues, funk and soul make Mia Borders one of the most exciting new performers out of New Orleans. The 24-year-old makes her Essence Fest debut this year.
The beloved ’90s group will reunite on the EF stage. No diggity, no doubt we’re excited about this reunion.
The legendary singer will be honored during the ESSENCE Fest’s annual all-star Gospel tribute.
The beloved R&B group will return to NOLA to perform at the Essence Fest Superlounge.
Gospel rapper Mali Music will make his debut on the Super Lounge stage.
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore will talk beauty, entertainment and being “Gone With the Wind Fabulous” at the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
Rachelle Ferrell is no stranger to the ESSENCE Festival, and she’s returning to New Orleans this year to perform on the Super Lounge stage.
Expect Tamia to hit the Super Lounge stage with her catalog of hits like “Officially Missing You,” “Stranger In My House” and “So Into You.”
Denise Warren will talk all about healthy body, mind and spirit at the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
Karen Peterson will stop by the New Orleans Convention Center to participate in ESSENCE’s Empowerment Experience.
Expect gospel singer Kim Burrell to bring words of advice and inspiration to the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
With 25 years in the music industry under his belt, gospel singer Kurt Carr has plenty of knowledge to share with festival-goers at the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
Bishop Noel Jones is traveling to New Orleans to share wisdom at the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
In addition to all the musical guests, the festival will include a lecture by legislator John Lewis at ESSENCE’s Empowerment Experience.
Award-winning gospel recording artist Isaac Carree will be making a much-anticipated stop in New Orleans.
Look forward to Dr. Shervington’s words of wisdom on the issues that matter to you most.
Meet Greta Prince, the singer who won last year’s ESSENCE R&B Star contest and opened for Mary J. Blige. This year, Prince will rock the SuperLounge stage on Sunday, July 7. Don’t miss this burgeoning talent!
The British soul singer will perform in a superlounge on Sunday, July 7. Get ready!
The British sensation will peform in a superlounge on Friday July, 5. It will be Sande’s first time at the festival!
This will be James’s second time at the Festival. The rising star will on the superlounge stage on Sunday, July 7.
Maya Azucena is set to grace one of the four superlounges on Friday, July 5.
Simphiwe Dana will command audiences in one of Friday night’s superlounges.
Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs will party and boogy in a superlounge on Saturday, July 5.
Avery*Sunshine will bring her bright smile and upbeat tunes to one of Saturday night’s superlounges.
New and Next featured arist Alice Smith will share her gift with folks in a superlounge on Sunday night.
