New Orleans Essence Festival 2024 Dates. The essence festival of culture is set to return to new orleans from july 4th to july 7th, 2024, celebrating its 30th anniversary with an extensive lineup of events. Essence film festival® by essence studios™.

Noma costs $20 per person. A general view of the audience during day 2 of the 2023 essence festival of culture at the caesars superdome on saturday, july 01, 2023 in new orleans, louisiana.