Essence Festival 2024

Essence Fest turns dirty 30, and you are invited!

For 3 decades, Essence Fest has been, still is, and always will be the preeminent experience of all things Black, and 2024 will be a year to remember. Welcome to WE LOVE US!

This year, the love is real, as the evening concert series features Janet Jackson and Victoria Monét – co-headliners, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Birdman & Friends, Charlie Wilson, SWV, Tank & the Bangas, the Roots, Big Boi, Donell Jones, D-Nice, Hasizzle, Lloyd, Teedra Moses, T-Pain, and Usher, who will show up and show out for fans, the Essence way.

From the delectable Food & Wine Festival, the anticipated Beautycon™, Suede Mens Experience™, Film Festival, Essence Authors™, Afropunk Blktopia™, Soko Mkt™, Community Impact Hub, and so much more, 2024 is the fest to reflect on 30 unforgettable years of making its mark in New Orleans, and to look ahead to 2025’s celebration of 55 years of Essence magazine!

Essence 2024 is not to be missed!

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