There’s a party going down in the Big Easy this weekend.
From June 30 through July 2, the annual Essence Festival is returning to New Orleans, LA’s Caesars Superdome for three days of food and wine, film and most importantly, music.
And this year’s lineup — which is celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary — is a doozy.
Kicking off Friday, June 30, major stars Lauryn Hill, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Jagged Edge and Ari Lennox will perform.
Then, on Saturday, July 1, icons Missy Elliott, Jill Scott, Ice Cube, DJ Quik, Ice T, E-40, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, T.I., Gucci Mane, Lil Jon, Big Boi and Monica are set to take the stage.
Finally, on Sunday, July 2, Megan Thee Stallion, Eve, Salt N Pepa, Remy Ma, Trina and Wizkid close the multi-day musical extravaganza.
Plus, comedians Deon Cole and “Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James are set to bring laughs all weekend long.
Best of all, you can get in for fairly cheap.
While three-day passes cost $446 before fees on Vivid Seats, single-day passes can be found for as low as $64.
That’s where the hack comes in.
By buying single-day passes to one or more days rather than the multi-day pass, you can save big.
Need to know more information before committing?
We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more below.
All prices are subject to fluctuation.
Essence Festival 2023 tickets
A complete breakdown of all the cheapest tickets available for this year’s Essence Festival can be found right here.
| Essence Festival 2023 dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Three-day pass Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2 |
$446 |
| Single-day pass Friday, June 30 |
$68 |
| Single-day pass Saturday, July 1 |
$73 |
| Single-day pass Sunday, July 2 |
$64 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
Essence Festival 2023 lineup
Who else is performing at this year’s star-studded affair?
You can find all the exciting headliners set to grace the Caesars Dome stages below:
Huge stars on tour in 2023
If you can’t make it to the Essence Festival, you needn’t worry.
Many of the biggest hip-hop and R&B stars are touring all year long.
Here are just five of our favorite musical heroes you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Beyoncé
Who else is touring this year? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find out.