Essence Fest 2025 New Orleans. This is one of my favorite annual festivals because it’s the first one that i attended and absolutely fell in love! The essence festival 2025 is set to kick off on july 4th in new orleans, louisiana.

Over the four days, the event will be held mostly at the two new orleans venues: On july 5, birdman & friends will celebrate the 30th anniversary of cash money records.