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
Read next
More headlines
Jun 2, 2026
StubHub Lands Major Festival Deal With Danny Wimmer Presents
StubHub is digging deeper into the festival business through a new partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the biggest…
Jun 2, 2026
StubHub Targets Weather, Lineup Changes, Long Lines with FestProtect
StubHub is giving festival fans a new safety net for the unpredictable realities of live music weekends. The ticket marketplace…
Jun 2, 2026
Oak View Group Emerges as Potential Buyer for Oakland Arena
Oak View Group (OVG) is in discussions to purchase Oakland Arena as part of the ongoing effort to transfer ownership…