ESSENCE Festival 2026: Cardi B, Brandy & Monica, Patti LaBelle
ESSENCE Festival of Culture has unveiled its first wave of performers taking the stage at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome this…
ESSENCE Festival of Culture has unveiled its first wave of performers taking the stage at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome this July, featuring iconic R&B artists.
The festival is set to take place over Independence Day Weekend, running from July 3 to 5. On Monday, festival organizers revealed a handful of performers, including “I Like It” rapper Cardi B, as well as R&B star Kehlani, pop-rap artist Latto, R&B duo Brandy & Monica, and the “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle.
It marks ESSENCE festival’s debut for Cardi B, Latto, and Brandy & Monica. Additional performers will be announced in the coming months.
Alongside the music, festivalgoers can look forward to daytime activities like the ESSENCE Food & Wine Festival, ESSENCE Film Festival, ESSENCE Authors, and Beautycon.
Three-day ticket packages are currently available via the festival’s official website
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