Who performed at Essence Festival 2016?

R&B diva Faith Evans will perform on the mainstage at this year’s festival. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds will hit the mainstage at ESSENCE Festival 2016. The soulful songstress is hitting the ESSENCE Fest main stage this summer. Lion Babe, lead by the vivacious Jillian Hervey, is a superlounge act for Festival 2016.

Is Essence Fest canceled 2021?

Essence Fest 2021 will be virtual, announcement says.

When did Essence festival start?

1995
Essence Music Festival/First event date

Is there going to be an Essence Festival 2022?

The Essence Music Festival 2022 Will start from July 1 to July 5. Like every year 2022 Essence Music Festival will be happening the same month. The 2021 event had featured a variety of virtual entertainment for guests and attendees.

Who will be performing at the Essence Festival 2021?

2021 ESSENCE Fest Performers Lineup: Jazmine Sullivan, DJ Khaled & Friends, Teedra Moses, Kirk Franklin, Davido & More. The ESSENCE Fest concert series kicks off on Friday, June 25 at 10PM EST! Mark your calendars and tune in via ESSENCE Studios and ESSENCE.com.

How long has Essence Festival been around?

1994
Essence Festival was started in 1994 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence, a magazine aimed towards African-American women. The festival was so well-received, organizers decide to make it an annual event.

Who created Essence Festival?

“Due to COVID-19, this was certainly not the year we planned for the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, but challenging times call for innovative measures,” said Richelieu Dennis, founder & chair, Essence Ventures (parent company of ESSENCE).

Who will perform at Essence Festival 2022?

Blige, Erykah Badu, Jeffrey Osborne, The Dells, Peabo Bryson, Lionel Richie, Frankie Beverly and Maze, and many more. You never know which Entertainer will close out the final night of this three-day event at the Superdome every year. Join us for an around-the-clock, event-filled weekend.

What month is the Essence Festival?

About ESSENCE Festival Held every July 4 weekend at New Orleans’ Superdome, the multi-day event initially was meant to be a one-time affair to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine.

Has Jazz Fest been Cancelled?

Canceled
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Date