Essence Festival of Culture
The annual showcase of African-American musical talent brings some very big names to a city that isn't easily impressed by superstar musicians.
Caesars Superdome 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Some big acts are headlining Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, the annual showcase of African-American musical talent hosted by Essence Magazine, which brings some star-striking names to a city that isn't easily impressed by superstar musicians... including Birdman & Friends, Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, SWV, our very own Tank and the Bangas, The Roots, Big Boi, Donnell Jones, T-Pain, just to name a few. This year, the festival celebrates 30 years since the magazine decided to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a weekend celebrating the many accomplishments of Black culture-makers, which subsequently turned into one of the country's most esteemed annual events.
In additional to offering superb celebrity and music, the festival—which takes place at the Caesar's Superdome—provides inspirational and business-related seminars as well as arts markets to showcase the work of African-American writers, craftsmen and women, and visual artists. Weekend passes start at $226.50. essence.com/festival2024-v2.
