Photographers take photos of Essence staff, city leaders, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, center, as they stand on ...

The Essence Festival of Culture concerts are held from July 4 to July 6 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Friday: ...

Essence Festival is celebrating 31 years of culture and excellence in New Orleans, featuring over 200 vendors.

While musicians like Jill Scott, Maxwell, Master P and GloRilla rock the Caesars Superdome each night during the Essence ...

Essence Magazine launched the Essence Festival of Culture in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication. Last ...

Some members of the Black business community in New Orleans say they feel shut out by Essence Fest organizers.

It's a big weekend for New Orleans. The annual ESSENCE Festival visits the city once again, and July 4 fireworks will light ...

Essence Fest kicks off on Friday, with roughly 500,000 people attending the event in New Orleans. It generates around $1 ...

EFOC weekend is non-stop. Here’s where to cool down, stretch out, hydrate, and take a much-needed beat in the Big Easy.

Acclaimed New Orleans bounce artist Mia X has canceled a scheduled appearance at Essence Festival, citing a lack of respect ...

In addition to giving ESSENCE Festival attendees the very best in music, entertainment and wellness at this year’s festival happening July 4th weekend, we’re also giving participants a chance ...