The vibrant city of New Orleans is home to a host of notable public figures and celebrities and this July, one of their own will bring his talents to Louisiana’s most highly-anticipated annual festival.

ESSENCE Festival 2017 ticket packages are on sale now! For more info about tickets, accommodations and the latest news, visit our Festival page here

A true Hip Hop veteran and media mogul, NOLA’s own Percy Miller, aka Master P, will bring his wealth of experience as both a platinum-selling artist and accomplished businessman to multiple aspects of this year’s 2017 ESSENCE Festival^® presented by Coca-Cola.^® With over 25 years of successful music and business ventures under his belt, Master P is well-respected in the industry for both his business savvy as a music executive and his dedicated efforts to foster economic empowerment in New Orleans through initiatives targeting the city’s youth.

Among other things, Master P will be treating fans to an unforgettable night on the ESSENCE Fest mainstage that will include appearances by No Limit artists Mystikal, Silkk The Shocker and Mia X, along with a few other special guests for a performance that’ll have everyone talking. 

Check out the full 2017 ESSENCE Fest line up below and be sure to grab your tickets now for what’s sure to be the hottest weekend of the summer!

2017 Mainstage Artists
Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige, Chance The Rapper, John Legend, Ari Lennox, Chaka Khan, India.Arie, Jazmine Sullivan, Jill Scott, Master P, Mystikal, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, Monica, Rhonda Ross, Solange and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

2017 Superlounge Artists
BJ the Chicago Kid, Daley, Doug E. Fresh, Elle Varner, Emily Estefan, Gallant, Jhené Aiko, June’s Diary, Kelly Price, Lalah Hathaway, Leela James, Lizzo, Michel’le, Moses Sumney, PJ, Sir the Baptist, Remy Ma, Ro James, Shaggy, Teyana Taylor, The Jones Girls Featuring Shirley Jones, Tweet and Yuna.