Hotel and short-term rental bookings during this year’s four-day Essence Festival of Culture, held over the July 4th weekend, ...

ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

On August 31, 2025, the nation’s capital will transform into the epicenter of global Black music culture when Afro+ Fest makes its debut at RFK Festival Grounds. This first-of-it’s-kind festival ...

With summer time officially upon us, there are so many festivals around the country for you to experience the seminal music of this generation. Artists such as Lil Wayne, Victoria Monét, Megan ...

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

Essence Festival 2025 Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage presence, the final night was one for the books.

MC Lyte’s style evolution shows how she’s blended street-smart edge with timeless sophistication across decades. As she returns to the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, we’re revisiting her greatest ...

If you were at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans this past weekend and stopped by the Food and Wine Festival, then I’m sure you know a time was had. There were cooking ...

Icons, surprises, and heartfelt moments turned the Caesar’s Superdome into a living tribute to Black artistry and community.

No Crew, No Problem: 5 Tips For Rocking ESSENCE Festival Solo ESSENCE Fest solo? Not only is it possible—it’s a power move. You call the shots, move on your own terms, and make the weekend all ...

ESSENCE Festival hits different when you show up solo. For the second time, I did it on my own—and loved every minute of it. This year, I spent Friday and Saturday in New Orleans, soaking up the ...