Malaika Diallo
Elite Travel Life
Essence Festival 2025
Jul 3, 2025 to Jul 6, 2025
New Orleans
Let's Get Ready to Party!
The Essence Fest returns for its 31st year from July 3-6, 2025. The Essence Festival of Culture promotes, celebrates, and explores health & wellness, spirituality, beauty & style, food, community & culture, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and much more within the African American community.
You will have the opportunity to engage in panel discussions, shopping, meet-and-greets, activities, and of course, nonstop live music featuring some of the best in R&B, soul, funk, gospel, and hip-hop each and every Fourth of July weekend!
Event Details
When: July 3-6, 2025
Where: Citywide (with large events at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center & the Caesars Superdome)
Cost: Daytime events at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center are FREE. Concert tickets vary in price. (Lineups will be announced closer to the event, but past headliners include Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Usher, and more!)
Essence Festival Tickets + Admission
The daytime experience at Essence Festival is free and open to all. There is no admission price to enter or participate in any of the activities held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Additionally, there are several sponsor lounges, events, pop-ups, and more throughout downtown New Orleans that are free and open to the public.
Concert tickets can be purchased as single day tickets or weekend passes. The purchase of an Essence Fest ticket grants access to all mainstage and super-lounge performances for that evening. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as tickets do typically sell out.
Lodging Details
The Hyatt Regency New Orleans was selected to host our group. The hotel is ideally situated next to the Superdome– no far walks or driving necessary! Recently refreshed guestrooms ensure a modern, relaxing retreat, complemented by a non-smoking policy for a pristine environment. With a prime location within walking distance of numerous attractions and restaurants, you will enjoy effortless access to downtown activities and entertainment.
I would LOVE for you to join me! For more information, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Cheers,
Malaika Diallo-Reeves, Travel Agent
Elite Travel Life
(717) 421-3120