While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

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

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...

Concertgoers and attendees leaned on slick denim, expressive separates, bold jewelry, and even suits in New Orleans.

After decades of hits, highs and lows in hip hop, the iconic rapper says everything has changed. Why he's ready to move on ...

In addition to the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience and the Music Festival’s concert schedule, the ESSENCE MARKETPLACE, which showcases quality fine arts and crafts by international African ...

NEW ORLEANS – JULY 04: Solange Knowles and her son attend day 1 of the 2008 Essence Music Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Louisiana Superdome on July 4, 2008 in New Orleans.

By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 Whether you were able to make it out to New Orleans this weekend or not, we have all angles covered for you on the 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival .