Essence Fest Tickets
One of New Orleans' biggest annual events, Essence Fest, returns July 3-5.
Essence is a festival dedicated to Black joy, artistry, and resilience. The festival offers countless talks and shopping opportunities, including the Black Economic Forum, We Love Us marketplace, the Creator & Podcast Fest, and experiences such as the Essence Wine and Food Experience, and nightly concerts featuring premier hip hop and R&B acts.
If you are interested in seeing this year's festival, here are the many different ticketing options you can choose from.
Daytime Events
General Admission
Free, but attendees must register ahead of time.
ESSENCE VIP
$193
Access to the LUXE Lounge, which includes:
- Device Charging Stations
- Special Guest Appearances
- Surprise-and-Delight Moments
- Curated Essence Gift Bag
- Expedited VIP Entry Lanes and Priority access to Experience
BEAUTYCON VIP
$255
Access to the BEAUTYCON Lounge, which includes:
- Device Charging Stations
- Special Guest Appearances
- Surprise-and-Delight Moments
- Curated BEAUTYCON Gift Bag with items from featured leading beauty brands
Heels Have Eyes Wrestling Event
4th Rope
Seats against the ring | $318
Ringside
Right behind 4th Rope seating | $130
General Admission and ADA
$92.60
Evening Concert Series
General Admission
$82+ on Ticketmaster
Tickets for the Evening Concerts in the Superdome on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday start at $82 for Upper Bowl Seating.
VIP N Endzone Club
$582 on Ticketmaster
Gives ticket holder seating in the Endzone Club in the Superdome, as well as access to the club with complimentary food and drinks, plus a private entrance, bars, concessions, and restrooms.
For tickets and more information on Essence Fest, head to essence.com/essencefestival2026.
