WATCH: 5 Times Beyoncé Shut It Down At ESSENCE Festival

Beyoncé is no stranger to the ESSENCE Festival stage and per usual, every time she comes through, she shuts it down! ESSENCE Festival 2018 tickets are on sale now! For more info about tickets, accommodations and the latest news, visit our Festival page here. As we continue to celebrate Mrs. Carter’s spectacular Coachella headlining debut, turn the page to look back at five of her most unforgettable ESSENCE Fest moments over the years. Plus, we’ve included a bonus video from one of Bey’s earliest solo performances at the 2003 ESSENCE Awards.