When is ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2027?

The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held July 3-5, 2026. It is usually held on the fourth of July weekend.

Where is ESSENCE Festival of Culture held?

ESSENCE Festival of Culture takes place at Caesars Superdome and venues throughout New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana.

What happens at ESSENCE Festival of Culture?

Events have included: concerts, daytime programming.

Who organizes ESSENCE Festival of Culture?

ESSENCE Festival of Culture is organized by Essence. Their official site is essence.com/essencefestival2026.

What other cultural festivals are near New Orleans?

The closest others on this calendar are BlackAmericana Fest in New Orleans, LA (same city); Congo Square Rhythms Festival in New Orleans, LA (same city); Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) in New Orleans, LA (same city).

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Black · Festival · New Orleans, Louisiana

ESSENCE Festival of Culture

2027 dates not announced yet · usually July

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About ESSENCE Festival of Culture

A large annual festival of Black culture and music in New Orleans produced by Essence, held over the Fourth of July weekend. Evening concerts take place at the Caesars Superdome, with other programming at venues around the city. It started in 1995.

What to expect

Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture has included concerts and daytime programming.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture was first held in 1995.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held July 3-5, 2026. It is usually held on the fourth of July weekend.

Concerts
Daytime programming

Where it happens

ESSENCE Festival of Culture is held at Caesars Superdome and venues throughout New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is one of 14 cultural festivals in Louisiana on this calendar.

Map centered on New Orleans. The organizer lists Caesars Superdome and venues throughout New Orleans.Directions

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Questions about ESSENCE Festival of Culture

When is ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2027?: The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held July 3-5, 2026. It is usually held on the fourth of July weekend.
Where is ESSENCE Festival of Culture held?: ESSENCE Festival of Culture takes place at Caesars Superdome and venues throughout New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What happens at ESSENCE Festival of Culture?: Events have included: concerts, daytime programming.
Who organizes ESSENCE Festival of Culture?: ESSENCE Festival of Culture is organized by Essence. Their official site is essence.com/essencefestival2026.
What other cultural festivals are near New Orleans?: The closest others on this calendar are BlackAmericana Fest in New Orleans, LA (same city); Congo Square Rhythms Festival in New Orleans, LA (same city); Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) in New Orleans, LA (same city).