A happy couple with sunglasses enjoying a music festival at night, surrounded by colorful lights and dancing people.

Essence Festival Weekend at Old No. 77

Essence Festival returns to New Orleans with a weekend of music, culture, and late nights that carry through the city.

Old No. 77 places you just beyond the busiest stretches—close enough to step into the energy, with a stay that gives you space to reset between it all.

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Stay Close, Move Easy

Minutes from the Caesars Superdome and festival events

Walkable access to downtown, the Warehouse Arts District, and the French Quarter

On-site dining at Compère Lapin by Chef Nina Compton

A setting that balances the pace of the weekend

2026 ESSENCE FESTIVAL LINEUP

Lineup subject to change

The Essence Festival of Culture returns with a multi-day lineup spanning R&B, hip-hop, soul, and culture-driven performances at the Caesars Superdome and venues across New Orleans.

CONFIRMED ARTISTS (FIRST WAVE)

Cardi B

Kehlani

Latto

Brandy & Monica

Patti LaBelle

AND MORE...