Get ready for the concert of a lifetime! After a two-year hiatus brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the Essence Festival is back in business!

Essence Festival Of Culture will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans from June 30 to July 3.

Highlight performances include Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, New Edition, Jazmine Sullivan, Chloe x Halle, Summer Walker, The Roots And Friends, The Isley Brothers, and DJ Nice.

Essence CEO Caroline Wanga release in a statemant….

“As the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture is a staple that celebrates community and empowers equity. We are excited to welcome the family back live to New Orleans and thrilled to connect with more of our diasporic family through new digital experiences. Whether it be those that have three years of outfits reflective of the Festival tradition that was disrupted by the pandemic, or those who will have their inaugural Festival experience in 2022 , all are invited to immerse in the crown jewel of culture known as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.”

The theme of this year’s Essence Festival is “It’s The Black Joy For Me.” Get ready for a good time!

Tickets on sale now!