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The thing about a good family reunion?
Everybody gets a turn on the aux.
When one more cousin pulls up. One more song gets added to the playlist.
That’s exactly how we built this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture. We made a few final updates, the lineup is locked, and it’s almost time!
For the ones who know every word to today’s biggest voices in hip-hop and R&B, we’ve got you.
For the ones who still believe nothing hits like classic R&B and soul, we’ve got you.
And for the ones raised on the pioneers, icons, kings, and queens who drew the blueprint, we’ve got you, too.
Three nights.
One unforgettable lineup.
A playlist that spans generations.
Welcome to the family reunion.
Welcome to ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
25 Jun 2026
Behind some of the most unforgettable moments at ESSENCE Festival 2026 were powerful Black women helping shape the experiences.
From music and film to literature, food and storytelling, our cultural curators brought their creativity, expertise and unique perspectives to the Festival.
We extend our gratitude to Teyana Taylor, Chef Nina Compton, Sanaa Lathan, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Mara Brock Akil for lending their voices and vision to this year’s experiences.
Your contributions helped bring ESSENCE Festival to life, and we’re grateful for the stories, conversations and cultural moments you helped create.
Thank you for being part of it. 🖤
05 Nov 2026
Taking care of our community is part of celebrating it.
At the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture®, the Global Black Economic Forum’s Future of Health experience brought free health resources, education, and preventive care directly to Festivalgoers in the City of New Orleans.
More than 20,000 attendees entered the Future of Health experience, with 1,478 free health screenings provided throughout the weekend. From blood pressure and blood sugar checks to breast cancer screenings and more, attendees had access to services designed to help them better understand and prioritize their health.
The impact of ESSENCE Festival goes beyond the stages and celebrations. It’s also about creating access to resources that can make a difference long after Festival weekend.
03 Nov 2026
Behind every unforgettable ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ experience are the people and businesses who help bring it to life.
From production crews and hospitality teams to the local businesses supporting our free programming, community activations and experiences, our partners are an essential part of the Festival’s continued legacy.
In 2026, we proudly worked with 49 local partners across the City of New Orleans and Louisiana, investing more than $11 million this year alone and over $40 million in the last four years.
To every vendor, business and partner who has contributed to the Festival’s success, thank you. Your work, dedication and partnership make it all possible.
Here’s to continuing to build, invest and grow together across the City of New Orleans.
29 Oct 2026
The mics were on. The conversations were better.
At the inaugural ESSENCE Creator & Podcast Festival, Black creators, podcasters and storytellers came together in the City of New Orleans to connect, collaborate and take conversations beyond the timeline.
From live podcast tapings to conversations with some of Black culture’s most influential voices, ESSENCE Festival created space for emerging and established talent to build community, share their stories and make connections that extend far beyond the weekend.
And the impact didn’t stop there. With 208 million creator views, the stories and moments created at ESSENCE Festival reached screens, timelines and group chats around the world.
Because investing in Black creators means investing in the people shaping where our culture goes next.
23 Oct 2026
Opportunity should never come with a price tag.
At ESSENCE Festival of Culture®, the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) brought opportunity directly to the community through its free Job Fair, connecting job seekers with employers, career resources and pathways to what’s next.
With more than 25 local employers participating, attendees had the chance to make meaningful connections, explore career opportunities and access training programs, all at no cost. For some, those connections led to jobs and training opportunities on the spot.
Because the impact of ESSENCE Festival goes beyond what happens on stage. It’s about opening doors, creating access and making sure the opportunities we build together last long after the weekend ends.
20 Oct 2026
We’re still here.
If we’re talking songs that feel like fall, Brandy’s “When You Touch Me” is at the top of the list. Feels like a warm hug as the temperatures start to drop.
And this live performance? Yeah, we’ll be coming back to it all cozy season.
Catch the full ESSENCE Fest performance on our YouTube at the link in bio!
19 Oct 2026
The family showed up.
Year after year, ESSENCE Festival of Culture® brings generations of Black people together in the City of New Orleans. From first-timers to familiar faces who never miss a year, the community keeps growing, and 2026 was no exception.
Attendance grew 7.9% from 2025, with ESSENCE Festival welcoming an average of 88,000 attendees daily across Festival experiences and recording 51,000 daily Convention Center check-ins.
But beyond the numbers, it’s the reunions, shared experiences and sense of belonging that keep us coming back. Swipe to see how the family grew in 2026.
15 Oct 2026
When ESSENCE Festival of Culture® comes home, the City of New Orleans feels it.
For more than three decades, the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana have been more than a destination for ESSENCE Festival. They’ve been home. And every year, when the family returns, the impact reaches far beyond the stages and Convention Center.
From hotels and restaurants to local businesses and the people who bring ESSENCE Festival weekend to life, the impact is felt across the city. Because behind every unforgettable performance, reunion and moment of Black joy is a community that makes it all possible.
ESSENCE Festival and the City of New Orleans have grown together, and that impact lasts long after the weekend ends. Swipe to see how.
13 Oct 2026
The lights may shine brightest on the stage, but the return on investment of ESSENCE Festival of Culture® goes far beyond what makes the timeline.
For more than three decades, ESSENCE, the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana have created something bigger than a weekend. From 2022 to 2025, the Festival generated $1.31 billion in economic impact, supported more than 11,000 jobs and produced $179.3 million in tax revenue.
But the numbers tell only part of the story. The return on investment is also felt by the local business owner gaining new customers, the entrepreneur receiving an investment, the creator finding a bigger audience, the job seeker leaving with an opportunity and the resident accessing free health resources.
ESSENCE Festival brings Black culture, creativity and joy to the world, all while making sure New Orleans feels the love, too.
Now that’s a lasting impression. Swipe to discover how we’re making our stay count.
09 Oct 2026
Essence Fest 2026 | In The Lab ft. Mielle Organics
Real talk from the people behind your favorite brands. Founders, formulators, beauty pros. No filter, no fluff.
Watch the full video on ESSENCE YouTube!
17 Sep 2026
Our fourth episode of Nose Dive is coming to you live from Beautycon University! Scent sommelier @asia__grant takes the stage with @jackieaina, founder of FORVR Mood, for a conversation about the serious business of building a personal brand, turning influence into enterprise, and championing the creator economy. Produced in partnership with @eosproducts.
🎟️ VIP is sold out but there’s still $50 GA tix available, so grab yours now while you can! Comment BEAUTYCON for the link
16 Sep 2026
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