Essence Fest 2026 Books Cardi B, Monica, Brandy, Patti LaBelle
The annual festival will be held in New Orleans on July 4th weekend.
Essence Festival of Culture
Essence Festival Faces Scrutiny Over ‘Past Due’ Payments to Vendors
The 2025 festival took place last summer in New Orleans.
Essence Festival Responds to Stephanie Mills Criticism With Statement About ‘Power of Love’
“We love you, we celebrate you, and we will always make room for your light.”
Essence Festival Admits Blame for Delays and Near-Empty Lauryn Hill Performance
“She arrived on schedule, stepped on that stage, and delivered.”
Essence Festival Criticized for Near-Empty Lauryn Hill Performance
“We missed the mark,” festival organizers said amid backlash for “poor planning.”
India.Arie Calls Out Megan Thee Stallion for Essence Fest Performance
The R&B singer said the performance showed “a lack of discretion.”
Lauryn Hill Joins Wyclef Jean for Surprise Performance at Essence Fest (Video)
Nicki Minaj also brought out New Orleans native Lil Wayne.
Essence Festival Postponed as Coronavirus Cases Surge in Louisiana
Festival organizers made the announcement Friday evening.
