ESSENCE Film Festival honored Black filmmakers across genres with standout projects exploring race, justice, tech, mental health, and more.

If there’s one area consistent in New Orleans for good food, good music, and an unforgettable time, it’s the live music scene on Frenchmen. Pro tip: 6 p.m. is a sweet spot.

“The reimagining of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans as a phygital – fully physical and fully digital – experience will be epic,” said Caroline Wanga, CEO, Essence ...

For 55 years, the ESSENCE brand has proudly driven meaningful impact through intentional, locally rooted activations, and ...

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

The ESSENCE Festival features an ever-evolving community of gifted talent, thanks to its booming marketplace that offers vendors the opportunity to connect with attendees. ESSENCE.com spoke with ...

It’s time for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, celebrating Black heritage, culture, and history.While partaking in the party with a purpose, take some time to actually ...

“I was on the local committee organized by my good friend, then-New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial to welcome the ESSENCE Festival in 1995. We were excited because, in our community, we knew that ...

Check out a "by-the-numbers" break down of this year's Festival and then be sure to join us for the 25th ESSENCE Festival in 2019! The 2018 ESSENCE Festival was truly one for the books! From a ...

The 2024 Essence Festival is here, and music icon Janet Jackson has expressed her deep affection for the host city, New Orleans. Jackson, who is set to perform Sunday night at the festival, opened ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 28: Anderson .Paak performs on Day 4 of 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 28, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo ...

As the 30th celebration of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture approaches, we remain focused on continuing to strengthen our ties with the New Orleans and Louisiana community rooted in ongoing ...