The Essence Music Festival or better known as "the party with a purpose" is an annual event scheduled over 4th of July Weekend. The Essence Music Festival brings together some of the biggest stars in RB, Soul, Funk, Blues, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Gospel, and Reggae for a huge three-day celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The festival showcases a wide array of young emerging talent as well as established stars in each genre, so if you're a music fan, you don't want to miss this massive festival. With an expected turnout of 500,000 attendees, Essence is one of biggest festivals in the country. Do not forget to purchase your festival tickets from TickPick, where there are ZERO buyer fees!