From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

The festival will be held on July 3 through July 6 and will include many musical performances, including Boys II Men, Master ...

Essence Magazine launched the Essence Festival of Culture in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication. Last ...

But while in The Big Easy for the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, I discovered at least one surprising addition to the ...

Stephanie Mills slams 2025 Essence Festival for technical and logistical issues that negatively impacted her performance in ...

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Essence Festival in New Orleans celebrates Black culture, music, Disney's Tiana exhibit, Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" and "Nat ...