ESSENCE FESTIVAL 2018
DIGITAL PARTY GUIDE
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The Ultimate Essence Festival Experience with Floyd Mayweather, Toya Wright, Lance Gross and Many More at Masquerade Nightclub
Date(s): July 6-8, 2018Location: Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:00 pm To 4:00 am
Essence Music Festival All White Party at the Hyatt Regency Featuring DJ Kid Capri
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 9:00 pm To 3:00 am
Friday Night Essence Festival Concert at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 6:30 pm To 11:00 pm
Fabulous, The All White Affair Hosted By Lance Gross & Toya Wright at the LeMeridien Hotel Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Le Meridien Hotel
333 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA Time: 1:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Essence 90’S Party w/Tisha “Gina” Campbell and Tichina “Pam” Arnold at The Revolution
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: The Revolution
1840 Thalia Street, New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 10:00 pm To 2:00 am
Essence Music Festival Harlem Nights Party with Larenz Tate, Doug E Fresh and Biz Markie at the Hyatt Regency
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 9:00 pm To 3:00 am
Saturday Night Essence Festival Concert at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Time: 6:30 pm To 11:00 pm
The After Party Hosted By Idris Elba at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Essence Music Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 10:00 pm To 3:00 am
Sunday Night Essence Festival Concert at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Time: 6:30 pm To 11:00 pm
Nola Festival Day Party Sunday with Kenny Burns and DJ SNS at the LeMeridien Hotel
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: Le Meridien Hotel
333 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Time: 2:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Black Wall Street Boule – New Orleans Essence Edition at the New Orleans Marriott
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: New Orleans Mariott
555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:00 pm To 2:00 am
The PINK Affair at Razzoo Bar and Patio in New Orleans During Essence Music Fest
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Razoo Bar and Patio
511 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 1:00 pm To 7:00 pm
Kangols And Shelltoes Day Party Essence Festival Weekend at Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
641 Bourbon Street, New Orleans Time: 3:00 pm To 10:00 pm
2018 BlackTech Weekend NOLA – Essence Weekend
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Downtown New Orleans - CBD
New Orleans, LA Time: 10:00 Am To 4:00 Pm
“Welcome to Nola” Party Essence Festival Weekend at Barcadia New Orleans
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Barcadia New Orleans
601 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 8:00 pm To 2:00 am
Nosh: New Orleans Culinary Showcase During the 2018 Essence Festival at the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 6:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Bourbon Street Balcony Party at Bourbon Cowboy during the 2018 Essence Festival
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Bourbon Cowboy
241 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:00 pm To 1:00 am
Welcome to New Orleans – Essence Music Festival Kick-Off featuring Kid Capri at Bourbon Heat
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Bourbon Heat
711 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Time: 10:00 pm To 4:00 am
Trap Soul… The Soundtrack of R&B and Hip Hop at Apres Lounge Essence Festival Week in New Orleans
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Après Lounge
608 Fulton Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:30 pm To 4:00 am
Revynge Presents the Ultimate Essence Festival Shopping Experience
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: 300 Julia Street
300 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 3:00 pm To 8:00 pm
VIP On The River All Access VIP Boat Party Essence Fest Weekend Aboard The Steamboat Natchez | 5 Cruise Times
Date(s): July 5, 2018Location: Steamboat Natchez
600 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 2:00 pm To 10:00 pm
2018 Essence Festival Weekend Soiree Packages
Date(s): July 6-8, 2018Location: 800 North Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116 Time: 8:00 pm To 2:00 pm
Juvenile & DJ Mannie Fresh’s Welcome to Nola Essence Festival Weekend at Manning’s Sports Bar & Grill
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Manning's Sports Bar & Grill - Harrah's Casino Hotel
519 Fulton Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 2:00 pm To 7:00 pm
The Converse All-Star Just Wear White Party at Razzoo Bar and Patio Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Razzoo Bar and Patio
600 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 11:00 am To 7:00 pm
Paint & Pleasure Essence Edition
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: 3501 Tchoupitoulas Street
3501 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 Time: 7:00 pm To 10:00 pm
NOLA Let’s Meet Up Essence Festival Weekend in New Orleans
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: New Orleans
New Orleans, LA Time: 12:00 pm To 4:00 pm
Naked In The Paint: Sip and Paint Ft. Live Nude Male Model at M. Francis Gallery 2018 Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: M. Francis Gallery (Propeller)
4035 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125 Time: 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Rock The Boat Pt. 3 – The 2018 All White Morning Boat Ride Party Aboard The Creole Queen During The 2018 Essence Music Festival
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Creole Queen, 1 Poydras Street & Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:00 am To 1:00 pm
The Hottest Day Party In N’awlins at Fulton Alley 2018 Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Fulton Alley
600 Fulton Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 2:00 pm To 7:00 pm
My Dearest... Boutique POP UP Essence Festival Weekend at the Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans Convention Center
Date(s): July 6-8, 2018Location:Embassy Suites by Hilton, New Orleans Convention Center
315 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 12:00 pm To 5:00 pm
50 Shades Of Black Masquerade Edition at the Sheraton New Orleans Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:00 pm To 3:00 am
Official Essence Festival Friends Meet & Greet at Fulton Alley
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Fulton Alley
600 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 2:00 pm To 7:00 pm
Welcome To New Orleans Day Party Essence Festival Weekend at the Le Meridien Hotel
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location:Le Meridien Hotel (FORMALLY W-HOTEL)
333 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 3:00 pm To 8:00 pm
3rd Annual Confessions of A Goddess Pop-up Shop Essence Festival
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: 614 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 11:00 am To 8:00 pm
THE ULTIMATE FESTIVAL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:00 pm To 4:00 am
Nice & Fresh Welcome To Nola Party at Republic During The Essence Festival in New Orleans
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location:REPUBLIC New Orleans
828 S. Peters Street
Warehouse District New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 11:00 pm To 4:00 am
MG.Global PRESENT’S. MUSIK ON THE BAYOU..INDIE ARTIST BREAKOUT COMPETITION
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location: Cafe Istanbul
2372 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117 Time: 10:00 am To 3:00 pm
Essence of Curves Fashion Review and Curvy Boss Panel
Date(s): July 6-7, 2018Location: Saturday July 7th -The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way | Friday July 6th- Marriot- 3838 N. Causeway Blvd Metairie
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 6:00 pm To 7:00 pm
DJ Snoopadelic All White Exclusive at the Metropolitan Nightclub Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 6, 2018Location:Metropolitan Events
828 S. Peters Street
310 Andrew Higgins Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:30 pm To 4:00 am
The 20 Annual All White Daytime Affair Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA Time: 3:00 pm To 7:30 pm
The Day Party Essence Festival Weekend at Barcadia
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Barcadia & 0hm Lounge
601 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 3:00 pm To 8:00 pm
The Pajama Jam Glow Party
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location:Bourbon Heat
711 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Time: 10:00 pm To 4:00 am
A Parisian Instant with Nicholle Kobi [Black Woman Art Series 2018] Essence Music Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Art District
New Orleans, LA Time: 11:30 am To 7:00 pm
Soulful Chef Cooking Show featuring Dreux Antoine at Crescent City Cooks During the 2018 Essence Festival
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Crescent City Cooks
201 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:30 am To 12:00 pm
Level Up Essence Festival Weekend Hosed By Prince
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location:800 S Claiborne Ave
Treme Market Branch , New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 11:00 pm To 4:00 am
The 4th Annual Hangover Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters Essence Music Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: The Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:30 am To 11:30 am
A Denim & Diamonds Affair Essence Music Festival Weekend at the Sheraton New Orleans
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:00 pm To 3:00 am
30 Years of Hip Hop DAY PARTY Essence Fest Weekend Featuring Doug E Fresh, Biz Markie & Friends at Manning’s Sports Bar & Grill
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location:Manning's Sports Bar & Grill - Harrah's Casino Hotel
519 Fulton Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 2:00 pm To 7:00 pm
The Ultimate Daytime Kickback at the The Mardi Gras Museum of Costume and Culture Essence Festival Weekend 2018
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: The Mardi Gras Museum of Costume and Culture
1010 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Time: 4:00 pm To 8:00 am
New Orleans Natural Hair Expo (July 7, 2018) + Brunch (July 8, 2018)
Date(s): July 7-8, 2018Location: 900 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:00 am To 2:00 pm
Mary J. Blige & Floyd Mayweather Hosts The Ultimate All Black Experience at Masquerade Nightclub Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location:Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:00 pm To 4:00 am
Damn That DJ Made My Day Day Party Essence Festival Weekend at the House of Blues
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: House of Blues New Orleans
225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA Time: 2:00 pm To 8:00 pm
20 Annual All White Affair At Metro Hosted By Kenny Burns Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: The Metropolitan
310 Andrew Higgins Boulevard, New Orleans, LA Time: 3:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Nurse Power Brunch: Essence Festival Weekend at Morton’s The Steakhouse
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location:Morton's The Steakhouse
365 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 11:00 pm To 2:00 pm
NUDES! Trap N Paint
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: 800 North Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116 Time: 3:00 pm To 5:30 pm
Day Break Essence Festival Weekend Day Party with Kid Capri at Masquerade Nightclub
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 12:00 pm To 8:00 pm
GWBT New Orleans Edition 2018
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location:Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center
1616 Caffin Ave , New Orleans, LA 70117 Time: 11:30 am To 3:30 pm
Nurse Power Brunch: Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Morton's The Steakhouse
365 Canal Street #220, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 11:00 am To 2:00 pm
I LOVE THE 90’s Party at the LeMeridien Hotel Essence Music Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: Le Méridien New Orleans (formerly THE W)
333 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:30 pm To 2:30 am
The Art of Luxury Black & White Affair Hosted By Michael B Jordan & Lance Gross at Metro Nightclub Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location:Metropolitan Events
Andrew Higgins Boulevard, New Orleans, LA Time: 10:30 pm To 4:00 am
Essence Festival Weekend Day Party at The Revolution
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: The Revolution
1840 Thalia Street, New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 3:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Ultimate Essence Festival Happy Hour Party at The Revolution
Date(s): July 7, 2018Location: The Revolution
1840 Thalia Street, New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 9:00 pm To 2:00 am
Henny & Waffles Essence Festival Weekend at BB King’s Blues Club
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location:B.B. King's Blues Club
1104 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Time: 1:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Soulful Sundays: The Somewhat Saved Gospel Comedy Tour Creole Jazz Brunch
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: La Nouvelle East Room
214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:00 am To 11:30 am
All White Brunch: 2018 Essence Festival Edition!
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: Tableau
616 St Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Time: 1:00 pm To 4:00 pm
Bourbon Balcony Bull Riding Day Party at The Swamp on Bourbon Essence Music Festival Weekend in New Orleans
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location:The Swamp on Bourbon
516 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Time: 1:30 pm To 4:30 pm
The SomeWhat Saved Comedy Tour at La Nouvelle East Room Essence Festival Weekend in New Orleans
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: La Nouvelle East Room
214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 3:30 pm To 5:30 pm
Hanging With The 100 – New Orleans Essence Music Fest Edition at Victory
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: Victory
339 Barone St, New Orleans, LA 70112 Time: 2:00 pm To 7:00 pm
THE ULTIMATE FESTIVAL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location:Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 2:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Floyd Mayweather, Lance Gross, Toya Wright Hosts The Ultimate All White Experience at Masquerade Nightclub Essence Festival Weekend
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 9:00 pm To 4:00 am
Sunday Funday “The FREE Appreciation Mixer” Essence Festival Weekend at Republic
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location:REPUBLIC New Orleans
828 S. Peters Street Warehouse District New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 3:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Essence Festival Finale Hosted By Josehp Sikora “Tommy of Power” at Republic Nola
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location:Republic NOLA
828 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA Time: 10:00 pm To 4:00 am
The Ultimate Essence Festival Sunday at The Revolution
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location: The Revolution
1840 Thalia Street, New Orleans, LA 70113 Time: 3:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Sunday Reign Feat Jeezy “Shades Of Black Weekend Climax” Essence Music Festival Weekend at Metro Nightclub
Date(s): July 8, 2018Location:Metropolitan Events
310 Andrew Higgins Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: 10:30 pm To 4:00 am