The 2026 Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has expanded its July 3-5 concert series lineup. Newly announced performers include Babyface and Leon Thomas.

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ESSENCE Festival’s nightly lineup runs from Cardi B on Friday to Brandy and Monica on Saturday, then Babyface and Public ...

Michelle Obama will open the Essence Festival of Culture's popular concert series this summer with a live conversation ...

The nightly concert lineup is now set for the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. The festival runs from July 3 ...

Mother’s Day ended on a high note Sunday night as “The Queens! 4 Legends, 1 Stage” tour transformed Enterprise Center into a celebration of love, legacy and timeless music. The show was originally ...

Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills were in St. Louis on Mother's Day for a show that was plagued ...

Friday: Cardi B makes her Essence debut this year. She headlines with Latto, Kehlani and SZN4. Saturday: Brandy and Monica ...

Four legendary singers of soul, R&B, and disco converged at Enterprise Center for a combined concert for adoring fans of ...

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Star-studded season: Patti LaBelle and Eve headline a summer of concerts at Philadelphia’s Dell Music Center, alongside a variety of R&B, gospel, and jazz acts. Celebrating 250 years: Several events ...

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