2020 Essence Festival
Nov 4, 2019
Tickets For The 2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Are Now Available!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the ESSENCE brand with the ultimate global Black culture experience in New Orleans!
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Lifestyle
Sep 24, 2019
Black Women Creatives Live Loud and Proud
Fashion House
Sep 2, 2019
Indya Moore And Liris Crosse Talk About Creating A More Inclusive World At Essence Fashion House
The pair dropped jewels on rising to the top despite the odds.
Fashion House
Sep 1, 2019
ESSENCE Fashion House: Angela Rye, Rosario Dawson And Abrima Erwiah Talk Sustainability In The Fashion Industry
Dropping jewels on how to effect change
Fashion
Aug 31, 2019
Essence Fashion House: Quincy Brown and Cynthia Erivo Talk The Intersection Between Fashion And Film
Natural Born Stars
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Aug 8, 2019
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year's Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
From Missy Elliott, to Kofi Siriboe, to Michelle Obama to Pharrell, these were the most unforgettable ESSENCE Fest moments.
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!
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 9, 2019
Festival Baes: These Celebrity Men Gave Us Eye Candy Treats All Essence Fest Weekend
These fellas just knew they were too fine for words.
Fashion
Jul 10, 2019
MoAna Luu’s Best Essence Festival Looks
These fellas just knew they were too fine for words.
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 8, 2019
The Best Beauty Looks From Essence Festival Day Three
These fellas just knew they were too fine for words.
Entertainment
Apr 10, 2025
WATCH | Rome Flynn Joins ‘Godfather of Harlem’ And Dives Into The Origins Of Frank Lucas
These fellas just knew they were too fine for words.
Hightlights
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Apr 28, 2022
Calling All Business Owners: Vendor Applications For The 2022 ESSENCE Festival Are Still Open!
Apply today to get your business in front of thousands at the ESSENCE Marketplace as we return live to NOLA!
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Nov 29, 2019
The Bayou Classic Continues To Celebrate Decades Of HBCU Magic In New Orleans
Nobody celebrates Black culture over Thanksgiving weekend like the Grambling and Southern University rivalry.
Lifestyle
Sep 24, 2019
Black Women Creatives Live Loud and Proud
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Entertainment
Jul 10, 2019
WATCH: Mary J. Blige Joins The Clark Sisters & The Cast Of Their Biopic For An Emotional Conversation At Essence Fest
"This movie was written by Black women, produced by Black women, acted by Black women and directed by a Black woman. Black women did this."
Money & Career
Jul 10, 2019
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shares Profound Global Message For Black Business Owners
Sirleaf drew on the connection between Africa and Black Americans, saying that while both groups do support each other, new ways of connecting are needed.
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 10, 2019
The Cast Of 'The First Wives Club' On Joining The Series: 'When Tracy Oliver Calls, You Put On Your Best Bra And Audition'
The cast of the upcoming BET series stopped by the 2019 Essence Festival to treat fans to a special screening and panel.
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 10, 2019
'Pose' Star Ryan Jamaal Swain On His First Essence Fest Experience
This year marked the actor's first trip to Essence Fest, an experience he called "a family reunion of sorts for Black people, Black excellence and Black opulence."
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 10, 2019
As Gina Torres Breaks New Barriers In Television, She's Determined To Bring Some Of Us With Her
Torres is set to star in the upcoming 'Suits' spin-off 'Pearson,' the first network series to center and be created around an Afro-Latina.
Money & Career
Jul 10, 2019
NOLA Mayor LaToya Cantrell Wants City Residents To Feel Essence Festival Impact
“Those who are visiting also feel their purpose here is meaningful,” Cantrell said.
Entertainment
Jul 10, 2019
PJ Morton Gave The ESSENCE Fest Crowd Some Southern Hospitality With A Live Album Recording You Have To See
Morton’s ability to combine elements of jazz, bounce, hip-hop, gospel and R&B gives him a unique sound that continues to captivate audiences.
2019 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 9, 2019
Ethan Miller and Demi Grace Are Advocating For Black Beauty In The Arts
The tastemakers share why Black representation in every industry is so important.
Beauty
Jul 9, 2019
Jackie Aina Wants To Teach Young Black Women About Healthy Relationships
The YouTube star is showing fans how to do more than their makeup.