The 2017 ESSENCE Fest is gearing up to take over New Orleans once again with a host of unforgettable performances from your favorite artists and rising stars including Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige, Chance The Rapper, Solange, John Legend, Master P, Monica, Remy Ma and so many more.
ESSENCE Festival 2017 ticket packages are on sale now! For more info about tickets, accommodations and the latest news, visit our Festival page here
Flip through our official performers gallery to get a sneak peek at all the artists on this year’s star-studded line up.
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Diana Ross
Iconic Motown singer Diana Ross’s birthday falls on March 26.
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02
Mary J. Blige
The reigning Queen of Hip Hop Soul will headline a star-studded evening of performances from her favorite women in music on the Main Stage.
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03
Chance The Rapper
April 16 is when this Chicago star was born.
Tim Mosenfelder
04
Solange
Solo will give everyone in the Superdome “A Seat At The Table” as she brings her critically acclaimed new album to the Main Stage.
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05
John Legend
The Grammy-winning singer was offered admission to Harvard, Georgetown, and Morehouse, but decided to attend the University of Pennslyvania, where he studied English with a focus on African American literature.
Kevin Winter
06
Chaka Khan
Legendary songstress Chaka Khan is joining us again to shut down the Main Stage as only she can.
07
Jill Scott
Jill Scott will bring her chart-topping classics and feel good vibes to the Main Stage.
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08
Monica Brown
You definitely don’t want to miss Monica on the ESSENCE Festival Main Stage.
09
Jazmine Sullivan
Powerhouse vocalist Jazmine Sullivan is set to send goosebumps throughout the Superdome as she hits the Main Stage.
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Remy Ma
From earning two Grammy nods, to sharing her love story with the world, Remy Ma has had quite the run over the past few years. This July, we’re elated that she’ll be making her ESSENCE Fest debut with what’s sure to be a lit performance from beginning to end.
Manny Carabel
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IndiaArie
No stranger to ESSENCE Fest, India Arie will bring her effortlessly flawless vocals to the Main Stage.
12
Master P
Hometown mogul Master P has much in store for the Main Stage…you won’t want to miss it!
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13
Shaggy
Get ready to groove with Shaggy on the Superlounge stage.
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Gallant
Gallant returns to rock the ESSENCE Festival Superlounge stage.
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XSCAPE
XSCAPE will reunite for their first full performance in over 15 years!
DeWayne Rogers
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Teyana Taylor
Multi-talented songstress Teyana Taylor will heat up the Superlounge stage this year and you won’t want to miss a moment of it!
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Rhonda Ross
Rhonda Ross will bring musical magic to the Main Stage.
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BJ the Chicago Kid
BJ the Chicago Kid performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2016 and 2017.
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