Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women.
Ticket Price: $130.50 - $2,700
Headliners
Festival lineup
- 112
- Amel Larrieux
- Big Sam’s Funky Nation
- Charlie Wilson
- Doug E. Fresh
- Erykah Badu
- Eve
- Janelle Monáe
- Jill Scott
- King
- Ledisi
- Leela James
- Lionel Ritchie
- Liv Warfield
- Marsha Ambrosius
- Mary J. Blige
- Nas
- Naughty By Nature
- Nile Rodgers
- Original Pinettes Brass Band
- Prince
- Raheem Davaughn
- Robert Glasper
- Sebastian Mikael
- Sevyn Streeter
- Stephanie Mills
- Tamar Braxton
- Tank
- The Roots
- Trey Songz
Festival News and Rumors
Mad Cool Festival Reveals 2022 Set Times
More than 100 acts will take stage over the course of five action-packed days.
Consequence Staff June 30, 2022
LEVITATION 2022: Jesus & Mary Chain, King Gizzard, OSees, and More Set for Austin Psych Fest
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Os Mutantes, L7, and The Black Angels among other confirmed acts.
Carys Anderson June 29, 2022
The Big Climate Thing 2022: The Roots, HAIM, Sheryl Crow Playing Inaugural NYC Fest
Abby Jones June 27, 2022
Jack Antonoff's Bonnaroo SuperJam featured Carly Rae Jepsen, CHVRCHES, Japanese Breakfast & More: Setlist
Spoon's Britt Daniel, Claud, and Joy Oladokun also made appearances during the 15-song covers set.
Glenn Rowley June 19, 2022