Essence Festival Returns to New Orleans in 2024

Keke Palmer and Big Freedia to Host Evening Concert Series

Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, and Usher to Headline

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture, presented by Coca-Cola, is returning to New Orleans from July 4-7, 2024, for its 30th anniversary celebration. The festival will feature a star-studded lineup of musical acts, including Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, and Usher.

Keke Palmer and Big Freedia will host the festival's evening concert series, while the ESSENCE Film Festival will be presented by ESSENCE STUDIOS. The festival's theme for 2024 is "Loving on Us," and it will feature a variety of events and activities celebrating Black culture and empowerment.

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