- Dates
- Jul 3–5, 2027
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
About the event
Immerse yourself into 20+ curated experiences that celebrate the brilliance of our culture—from music and art to wellness, style, cuisine, and commerce. At ESSENCE Festival of Culture® , every moment is designed to inspire, empower, and elevate. In a world that often seeks to define, diminish, or contain us, we remain expansive—rooted in the richness of our past and rising with the unstoppable force of our future. We are layered, luminous, and unapologetically limitless. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® continues to be home of Black joy, artistry, and resilience—bringing together the most iconic and influential voices in Hip-Hop, R&B, soul, funk, and gospel for an unforgettable Evening Concert Series. This is more than a music festival—it’s a movement. Secure your tickets now and join us in New Orleans, where Culture, Community, and Commerce come alive like now...
- Venue
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Good fit for
- Art & Photography