A tribute to Quincy Jones, Master P’s last performance, and Jill Scott’s love letter to her city—this year’s festival blends ...

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As my colleague, Nandi Howard, VP of Content at ESSENCE, put it, “The best way to get booked at festival is to reach out to ...

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Discover the star-studded lineup of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. From Babyface to Jill Scott, it's a ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Essence Fest just announced discounted ticket prices for locals for the 2025 festival. With a valid Louisiana ID, Louisiana residents can get tickets for 20 percent off and no ...

Explore Hollywood House at ESSENCE Fest 2025 — panels, workshops, and networking for Black creatives in film and TV.

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New Orleans has officially returned to its pre-pandemic tourism levels. The Crescent City welcomed nearly 19 million visitors ...

The owner of Whitney J Décor, in the Big Easy, shares ideas for adding flair reminiscent of the city to your space.

Essence Ventures Chief Content Officer Michelle Ghee stops by WGNO to talk about this year's edition of the festival ...

Barkue Tubman, Essence Ventures Chief Community Officer shares what festivalgoers can expect this year. The festival is coming up July 3rd through July 6th.