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For Essence Festival tickets and general venue information, read below.
Depending on the venue and event, gates typically open 2-3 hours before the event start time.
Doors to Essence Festival typically open between 90 minutes to 2 hours before event time. This usually depends on the type of event.
Bag policies regularly change to accommodate new guidelines and protocols, and are in place to protect fans. Though it’s best to consult Essence Festival’s site for their official bag policy, there are a few general guidelines that most venues follow. For an acceptable bag, we suggest opting for small, hand-held clutches (4.5" x 6.5") rather than large purses. Clear bags are better than opaque backpacks. Medical bags or kits are usually accepted at venues like Essence Festival, but may be subject to inspection or X-ray.
Essence Festival is located at 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA.
While exact rules vary from venue to venue, there are general rules as to what fans can bring into venues like Essence Festival. Even so, we recommend visiting the official Essence Festival site for exact rules on what you can and cannot bring.
Outside food is typically permitted, but cans, glass bottles, thermoses and alcoholic beverages are not. Items like camera equipment, laptops or computers, flashlights, drones, strollers and laser pointers are typically not permitted at venues like Essence Festival (alongside other items).
You can buy Essence Festival tickets right here on SeatGeek! As the Official Ticket Marketplace for a number of teams, leagues and venues, we work hard to provide the best ticket buying experience for all fans attending Essence Festival.
You can find Essence Festival tickets to sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, Broadway shows and more on this page.
You will often find a number of hotels near the venue you’re attending. For specific information on hotels, restaurants, parking garages and more around Essence Festival, we recommend checking out the official Essence Festival site.
You can find Essence Festival seating charts, seat views and maps here. You can scroll through photos of seat locations to find exactly where you want to sit for your event at Essence Festival.