THE ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Where: New Orleans, Lousiana When: July 2-4, 2010 What Is The Essence Music Festival? For 16 years, The Essence Music Festival has been voted as the largest African American Family Festival and Empowerment Conference in the world. Over 200,000 participants make the annual trek to New Orleans for 3 days full of fun, food, festivities, entertainment, music and more. The three-day multigenerational extravaganza offers free Empowerment Seminars during the day, and exciting performances at night where Festival goers dance and sing along with the biggest names in entertainment. The Essence Music Festival, known as "the party with a purpose," is the nation’s largest annual urban event and gathering of musical talent in the world. What Are The Exact Dates And Location For The Event The Essence Music Festival will return back to New Orleans, Louisiana July 2-4, 2010. What happens At The Event And What Does It Offer? Essence offers fabulous musical performances and soul-stirring seminars on three sensational days and nights in New Orleans on July 2-4, 2010. One million fans can't be wrong! Be there for the biggest days and nights of the summer! The Festival has become a destination of choice for families and friends as they schedule their reunions. This multigenerational festival offers spiritual and financial Empowerment Seminars during the day, which are free, and exciting performances at night where festivalgoers can dance and sing along with the biggest names in entertainment-rhythm and blues, classic soul, hip-hop, neo-soul and jazz-all on five stages The events all take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hotel rooms are going fast so please make a reservation Essence Festival in New Orleans, La - July 2-4, 2010 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- New Orleans, La What type of activities happen during the Essence Music Festivals? There are plenty of things to get into during the event. Not only are there 3 days of performances from the hottest artist but The Essence Empowerment Seminars will feature an amazing lineup of renowned speakers, authors and national leaders. The Convention Center is also home to the Essence Marketplace. In the Essence Marketplace, artists from throughout the country offer an array of quality arts and crafts that reflect culture. There will also be a delectable offering of the city’s famous cuisine, along with sponsor activities, festival souvenirs and a book fair with author book signings. Who Is Performing At This Year's Essence? Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Earth Wind And Fire , Keri Hilson, Gladys Knight, L.L. Cool J, Monica, Jill Scott ,Trey Songz, Charlie Wilson, and many more This year’s awe-inspiring celebration is set for July 2, 3 and 4 in New Orleans, Lousiana. How Much Does It Cost To Attend? To order, see below or call Tickets for the evening concerts are on sale immediately at ticketmaster.com, (800) 488-5252. Essence Fashion Show Swimsuit Photos New Orleans Hotels Order Essence TicketMaster Essence Photos Essence Festival Photos