Essence Festival Tickets
Essence Music Festival Tickets
Get ready for a music festival experience that you’ll remember for years to come when you purchase Essence Festival tickets. The annual music festival, often referred to as Essence Fest, takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The festival has been running since it was first launched by Essence magazine in 1995. The three-day festival focuses on highlighting African-American culture and music. Over 500,000 people from around the world flood the streets of NOLA every year to attend the festival. During the day, guests can attend lectures from writers, movie stars, politicians and influencers at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. In the evening, the festival hosts a lineup of concerts at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The main stage has featured memorable performances from superstars like Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart and many more. Attend this can’t miss a three-day event by securing your Essence Festival tickets today with TicketSmarter.
Essence Music Festival Ticket Prices
Essence Music Festival ticket prices are based on if you’re attending a single day or all three days of the festival. Single-day tickets are always cheaper than three-day passes. Upgraded VIP packages are available for a higher price.
How much are Essence Music Festival tickets?
The standard cost of a single day ticket can cost around $120. Standard three-day passes can cost around $247 a ticket. Check this year’s schedule to see how much tickets cost for the days you want to attend.
When do Essence Music Festival tickets go on sale?
Essence Music Festival tickets go on sale a few months before the festival takes place in July. Fans can find tickets and passes posted on TicketSmarter for all three days of the festival right after the schedule is released.
Essence Music Festival 2024 Dates & Concert Schedule
The Essence Music Festival dates usually happen each summer during the fourth of July weekend. Over the course of the three-days, festival-goers have the opportunity to attend workshops, special live events and concerts. During the day, guests can catch lectures and workshops from high profile names like Al Sharpton, Lena Waithe and Laverne Cox. At night, festival-goers can catch live music performances from the top names in hip-hip, R&B and pop. Past performances have included amazing concerts from Jill Scott, Solange, John Legend, Diana Ross and more. Check this year’s Essence Festival concert schedule to see who’s performing this year.
Where is Essence Music Festival 2024?
The Essence Music Festival concerts take place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Superdome has the capacity to hold 76,468 fans throughout each day of the festival. Fans can watch concert performances in the main area of the arena. To secure an impressive view of the stage, festival-goers will want to secure a spot on the main floor or look into the premium suites available. Those looking for more affordable seating options will like the seats listed in the upper sections of the Superdome.
Speaking events and workshops take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The convention center has the capacity to seat 4,000 attendees at each event. This venue uses traditional theater-style seating, which allows for clear views of the lecture or workshop no matter where you’re seated. Check Essence Music Festival’s seating chart to see what seats are available.
