Essence Festival of Culture – Saturday at Caesars Superdome

Essence Festival of Culture – Saturday July 4th, 2026 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Live culture celebrations and real one-of-a-kind experiences, the Festival of Culture celebration brings Cardi B and so much more! Saturday’s festivities will kick off at 6:00pm and will include a full day of R&B, hip-hop, soul, gospel, blues, jazz, Afrobeats and reggae, and so much more! Saturday is part of the three-day festival that will take place July 3-5, 2026. And the best part is tickets start at $99!

Cardi B

Her popular songs include "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It," and "WAP." The Invasion of Privacy album that Cardi B released in 2018 won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, making her the first solo female rapper to achieve this award. She has won 8 Billboard Music Awards as well as 8 Guinness World Records and 6 American Music Awards, several of which are for the female rapper category. 

Latto

Representing Atlanta hip hop as the freshest of them all. Currently featured on the Top Playlist are songs “Big Energy”, “Put It on Da Floor Again” (feat. Cardi B) and “Seven” (feat. Jungkook) from Latto’s brand new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea. Latto was nominated for BET Best New Artist in 2022, BET Hip Hop Song of the Year for “Big Energy” in 2022, nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2023, and Variety’s Breakthrough Artist in 2022. Latto’s single “Big Energy” became triple platinum and peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 charts. 

Kehlani

Songs such as “Folded”, “Gangsta”, and “Nights Like This”. She has continued her legacy with her newest album, Crash (2024). Kehlani won two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song at the 2026 Grammys for “Folded”. “Folded” was her first song to reach the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it reached number 6. 

Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle, the one and only Queen of Soul. This iconic, Grammy-winning, star-studded legend has been captivating audiences for over 60 years and still manages to thrill and amaze. In addition to her two Grammy Awards and seven NAACP Image Awards, Patti LaBelle has also received two American Music Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Brandy

R&B classics “The Boy Is Mine” (feat. Monica), “Have You Ever,” “I Wanna Be Down” and much more. Brandy has also released her 7th album, B7, in 2020. Brandy won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for “The Boy Is Mine,” as well as an American Music Award, and has sold over 40 million records worldwide. 

Monica

Hit songs like "The Boy Is Mine" (feat. Brandy), "So Gone," "Angel of Mine," and so much more. Her last studio album was Code Red in 2015, she's won one Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for The Boy Is Mine and numerous Billboard Music Awards. And sold over 5 million albums in the US. 

Caesars Superdome Information

The Caesars Superdome is located at 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112.

Modern amenities and comfortable seating can be found on the lower level, club level, terrace level, luxury suites and field level. With a seating capacity of up to 73,208 (up to 83,000 for concerts), you will be surrounded by thousands of other festive people. In addition to other entertainment options, a wide assortment of food and beverages will be available to choose from. From traditional New Orleans fare to quick bites and refreshments such as beer and cocktails, a variety of concession stands will be scattered throughout the Superdome. Call The Superdome today at (504) 587-3663.

Parking Information

On site parking garages for Caesars Superdome available. Visitors may also choose to park on the local New Orleans streets and lots surrounding the stadium.

Ticket Information

Tickets for Saturday are available starting at $99. Tickets can be purchased online through Ticket Squeeze or can be purchased at the Caesars Superdome ticket booth. Click to purchase tickets today!