Essence Music Festival Tickets

The Essence Music Festival, known as "the party with a purpose," is one of the fastest growing music festivals in the nation. The focus of the festival is African-American culture and music in the US, and the audience has responded with overwhelming approval. Make sure to get your cheap Essence Music Festival tickets before they all sell out!

History

Hosted by Essence Magazine, the Essence Music Festival gets more and more popular every year. The festival was intended to be a one-time celebration for the magazines 25th anniversary, but its wild popularity demanded its return to New Orleans annually (except for the year of Hurricane Katrina, when it was held in Houston). There's nothing quite like the electrifying and uplifting atmosphere of the Essence Music Festival, when people gather to celebrate their shared love of music.

2019 Line Up

Cheap Essence Music Festival tickets go fast as fans snatch them up to see their favorite artists. In past years of the festival, fans have gathered to see African-American musical greats such as Prince, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Jamie Foxx, Janet Jackson, Janelle Monaé, Beyoncé, and so many more! 2019 marked 25 years since the festival first started, and the 2019 Essence Music Festival line up only added to the already impressive list of performers. Taking the stage was over 50 performers including Missy Elliott, Pharrell Williams, H.E.R., NAS, Timbaland, and Jojo.

You don't want to wait to get your cheap Essence Music Festival tickets — it's guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience!