Regularly convening more than 530,000 people annually over July 4th weekend in New Orleans, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture is now also the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance.

If there’s one area consistent in New Orleans for good food, good music, and an unforgettable time, it’s the live music scene on Frenchmen. Pro tip: 6 p.m. is a sweet spot.

For 55 years, the ESSENCE brand has proudly driven meaningful impact through intentional, locally rooted activations, and this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture is no exception. In partnership with ...

From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

“I was on the local committee organized by my good friend, then-New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial to welcome the ESSENCE Festival in 1995. We were excited because, in our community, we knew that ...

Gina Montana: The ESSENCE Festival community partners are a well-rounded pool of exhibitors. ... Second line and more artifacts that document the rich heritage of New Orleans.

It’s time for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, celebrating Black heritage, culture, and history.While partaking in the party with a purpose, take some time to actually ...

Glow: Wellness Escapes For ESSENCE Fest Goers In New Orleans EFOC weekend is non-stop. Here’s where to cool down, stretch out, hydrate, and take a much-needed beat in the Big Easy.

The 2024 Essence Festival is here, and music icon Janet Jackson has expressed her deep affection for the host city, New Orleans. Jackson, who is set to perform Sunday night at the festival, opened ...

As the 30th celebration of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture approaches, we remain focused on continuing to strengthen our ties with the New Orleans and Louisiana community rooted in ongoing ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 28: Anderson .Paak performs on Day 4 of 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 28, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo ...