Take your weekend to the next level with the 3-night Evening Concert series, ESSENCE AfterDark, Gospel Sunday plus dedicated festivals for Film & TV and Food & Wine.
Download the 2019 #ESSENCEFEST mobile app to register, and get real-time updates across all Festival experiences.
Music
In 2019 we are bringing you MORE music with explosive 25th Anniversary Album playbacks, legendary Hip Hop & R&B performances, an all-star gospel celebration plus our all-new After Dark Series and ESSENCE in the Park!
Entertainment All-Access
Hit the ultimate celeb zone for live interviews and meet & greets with your favorite stars! Then access exclusive sneak peeks of Hollywood’s upcoming new releases plus never-before-seen films from ESSENCE’s Makers and Creators program.
ESSENCE Eats
Make your taste buds holler with a wide range of food trucks and vendors at ESSENCE Eats™! Plus, get rewards and FREE eats at local Black owned restaurants with Passport25!
After Dark Series
The party continues with Essence After Dark at iconic New Orleans venues, Republic NOLA & Howlin' Wolf!
Essence in the Park
Kick off ESSENCE Fest with friends and family at a FREE 4th of July celebration all day, all outside at Louis Armstrong Park.
FREE & REQUIRED REGISTRATION for guests 18+ for entry into the 2019 ESSENCE Festival® festivals, conferences, and exhibitions.
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