While big name artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill are rocking the Caesars Superdome, there is plenty more of the Essence Festival of Culture going on at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The festival hosts “experiences” — unique areas dedicated to beauty, health, fashion, business and other topics impacting Black culture, especially Black women — with keynote speakers, vendors, panels, workshops and more across the Convention Center.
Below is a round-up of this year’s experiences. All experiences are free to attend and take place 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 30 through July 2 in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Registration for in-person general admission is required via essence.com. Many programming specifics have not yet been announced, so look for the latest on the fest’s website and on the Essence Fest app.
Events take place Thursday, June 29, through Monday, July 3, at the Caesars Superdome, Convention Center and other venues.
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