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ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® returns to New Orleans for Fourth of July weekend 2026. The weekend brings music, culture, and daytime moments that reflect what the festival has grown to mean. The Superdome remains the home for our biggest stories, while programming across the city rounds out the full experience. Across the weekend, you will feel the presence of the artists and eras that shape us. Tickets are on sale now.
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essence festival
returns for fourth of july weekend. july 3-5, 2026.
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July 3–5, 2026
ESSENCE Festival of Culture® 2025
Erykah Badu Superdome Performance