ESSENCE FEST 2019

Join the biggest names in music, fashion, film, television, politics, beauty and more as we celebrate 25 years of moving the culture forward at the 2019 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola®. Get your tickets today!
All The Celebrity Eye Candy At Essence Fest Weekend

All The Celebrity Eye Candy At Essence Fest Weekend

Our Chief Content & Creative Officer MoAna Luu Looked Bomb All Essence Festival

Our Chief Content & Creative Officer MoAna Luu Looked Bomb All Essence Festival

The Best Beauty Looks From Essence Festival Day Three

The Best Beauty Looks From Essence Festival Day Three

Watch

Kofi Siriboe Explains Why He's Single: 'I Still Have Self-Love Work To Do'
 

Kofi Siriboe Explains Why He’s Single: ‘I Still Have Self-Love Work To Do’

12 Clear Bags to Rock To ESSENCE Festival
 

12 Clear Bags to Rock To ESSENCE Festival

Essence Festival 2019: Single-Night Tickets Available + More Artists Added To The Lineup!
 

Essence Festival 2019: Single-Night Tickets Available + More Artists Added To The Lineup!

Yandy Smith Says ESSENCE Festival Is The Ultimate Networking Experience - 'Every Year, It's Better'
 

Yandy Smith Says ESSENCE Festival Is The Ultimate Networking Experience – ‘Every Year, It’s Better’

Watch Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker Celebrate 25 Years Of ESSENCE Festival With An Ode To Beignets
 

Watch Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker Celebrate 25 Years Of ESSENCE Festival With An Ode To Beignets

Regina Hall Celebrates 25 Years Of Essence Festival: 'It's Been Huge For Me, Obviously'
 

Regina Hall Celebrates 25 Years Of Essence Festival: ‘It’s Been Huge For Me, Obviously’

Hightlights

Celebrate New Year's Eve At Top Black Restaurants

Celebrate New Year's Eve At Top Black Restaurants

Bring the New Year in with fine food, a good drink, and a positive vibe. Dine out at Black-owned eateries…

2019 ESSENCE Festival

ESSENCE 'Pipeline Initiative' Returns To Provide More Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses In Louisiana

ESSENCE 'Pipeline Initiative' Returns To Provide More Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses In Louisiana

Team ESSENCE is furthering its commitment to enabling sustainable opportunities for wealth creation for Black women and their communities.