About The Festival
Celebrating Our Culture
The Essence Festival of Culture is an annual music festival held on the weekend of Independence Day to celebrate the anniversary of Essence magazine. Since its inception in 1970, Essence has solidified itself as a staple of black culture. The platform’s influence has extended past print media, with its growing audience and role in our culture appreciated by black women everywhere.
To celebrate its ongoing growth, the Essence Festival of Culture offers three days of concerts, parties, panels, and other festivities in the lively city of New Orleans. Guests can expect to see their favorite artists and celebrities live, party until the sun comes up, and even create unique business opportunities. Don’t miss your opportunity to let loose and network!
Package Information
Ticket Bundles
For the most explosive weekend you will ever experience, tickets can be purchased in four separate packages:
Quad Package: $999/per person
Triple Package: $1599/per person
Double Package: $ 1699/per person
Single Package: $2599
Don’t wait! Follow the link below to secure your spot as a VIP guest.
The VIP Experience
Elite Package Benefits
With the Elite Essence Experience, you are guaranteed to make your weekend in New Orleans one to remember. In addition to having a life-sized experience at the Festival of Culture, all Elite Essence packages include hotel accommodations at the Cambria New Orleans, daily complimentary hot breakfast, tickets to the Essence Beauty Carnival, and a bag of exclusive Elite Essence swag.
Elite guests are also invited to the Elite Essence Kick-Off and Rock the Boat II all white boat parties on July 1st, free play at the Essence Carnival on July 2nd, and the Empower Her Master Class with Dr. Tavis Taylor on July 3rd. You also don’t want to miss the very first Brown Girls Brunch in New Orleans, which will be held on Sunday, July 3rd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.