ESSENCE Festival of Culture
About this event
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is a music festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, at Caesars Superdome and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The 2026 event takes place Jul 3–5, 2026. One of the nation's largest African American culture and music gatherings, combining evening concerts at the Superdome with daytime experiences, empowerment programming, and VIP events at the Convention Center over the July 4th weekend.
Annual, Independence Day weekend
Location & directions
Caesars Superdome and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA 70112
Frequently asked questions
When is ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026?
ESSENCE Festival of Culture takes place Jul 3–5, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Annual, Independence Day weekend
Where is ESSENCE Festival of Culture held?
ESSENCE Festival of Culture is held in New Orleans, Louisiana, at Caesars Superdome and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA 70112.
What is ESSENCE Festival of Culture?
One of the nation's largest African American culture and music gatherings, combining evening concerts at the Superdome with daytime experiences, empowerment programming, and VIP events at the Convention Center over the July 4th weekend.
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