Girllll this was so helpful. My first time going will be next year(2022) and I have been surfing the internet for tips. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Yay, I’m glad it was so helpful sis! I can’t wait for 2022! Enjoy, it’s such an amazing festival in an amazing city! You will love it! Thank you for watching! 💕🥳
Girl yaaaassssss to all of this!! And that seafood place is sooooooo good. And they give you way too much food. Also if you like to turn up, Razoos on Bourbon street is lit on Fridays.
Yes, everyone please get cash because I tried using one of the ATMs in the convention center and it took my whole card. Luckily I had a backup but I always think of the what ifs
Great video. I remember my first EMF trying to figure out the Superlounge scenario and heard that XScape's lounge was so packed, people were outside listening the whole time. Thankfully they were on the Mainstage the following year. I'm excited about Missy (hope she brings out Lizzo). Again, great info-thanks for posting!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it. YESSSS, I hope she brings Lizzo out. My first experience was a wild ride lol. Enjoy yourself, and have a blast! ❤️
Thank you so much for watching! I personally never buy the 3 day tickets. I just buy the single day tickets. The ticket will allow you to see all acts for that night. You just have to plan accordingly. Some are on the main stage, and some are in the Super Lounges. So if there’s someone you want to see all three nights, since it’s your first time. I would get the 3 day, if not I would wait until the single night shows go on sale! Hope this helps, I can’t wait to return this summer!
Definitely braids. Yaaasss to rompers. But there are a ton of day parties so make sure to bring a couple party dresses. That parking cost ain’t no joke 😏. Bourbon is so dirty. Once was enough for me 😂🤣. There’s a fried chicken place on Bourbon St. that’s bomb though 🙌🏾.
Hi!! So, couple questions lol... I’m a lil confused w/ the ticketing. Do we have to purchase tix to GET IN the convention center? And what about the different seminars and or panels, is that separate tix that can or need to be purchased as well? Cuz on their website all I’m seeing right now is the general admission for the evening concerts (are all three nights of concerts included?) and VIP packages which are like $3,000 and up... 👀 Thanks in advance!
Hey beauty, thank you for checking out my video! So everything happening at the convention center is FREE!! Panels, concerts, seminars etc. In order to get into the convention center you will need to download the essence festival app. Sign up and they’ll send your barcode or it will already be there. I can’t remember, but this part is new. You used to be able to just go through security and you’re in. Now for the shows at night, I would definitely wait! They haven’t announced the lineups yet. Those tickets like you stated now are for 3 days VIP. They should be announcing the performers very soon. Also follow them on fb for updates! I hear it’s 5 days this year! Hope this helps, thanks again!! ❤️✨
@@mizzlady979 Will it be like this for the 2020 Essence's Festival? I'm very confused about buying tickets since this will be my first time possibly going.
Purpose Fulfilled Hi Purpose, thank you for watching. Let me try to help, it can be confusing. So they have announced the line up. Supposedly more are being added, so that’s good. As far as tickets go they have only released the 3 day packages. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some people like myself don’t go all three nights to the Superdome. I buy single night tickets, they have not released those tickets yet. So if you are interested in going all three nights, now is the time to buy. Hopefully the lineup is complete by April/May. That way if you don’t want to go all 3 nights you will know who’s performing what night and just buy one ticket for that night. I hope this helps and makes sense. You can also email me as well. Idk why they do it like this. It can be very confusing for first timers.
I Have been to New Orlean since 2005 for wedding anniversary . We stay in a hotel on Bourbon. you are right Houston is 5 hour. I want to back in the near future.
My favorite my hotel on canal is The Sheraton. The Hilton Riverside, Lowe’s hotel and Hilton Garden Inn convention center are all within walking distance though. Thanks for watching!
Hand bags must be clear and 12” x 6” x 12” in size or a small clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. Anything outside of those limitations will not be allowed to enter into the Superdome. Thanks for watching!
This was helpful filled up my whole piece of paper
Best detailed video I saw so far 😍
Girllll this was so helpful. My first time going will be next year(2022) and I have been surfing the internet for tips. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Yay, I’m glad it was so helpful sis! I can’t wait for 2022! Enjoy, it’s such an amazing festival in an amazing city! You will love it! Thank you for watching! 💕🥳
@@mizzlady979 You're welcome 😊
You’re so cuuute! Planning rn for 2020 this was informative and helpful!
Thank you Reign! So glad you enjoyed it. I’m planning as well, can’t wait! ❤️
Going this year for the first time. Patiently waiting for them to release the line up
Girl yaaaassssss to all of this!! And that seafood place is sooooooo good. And they give you way too much food. Also if you like to turn up, Razoos on Bourbon street is lit on Fridays.
They definitely serve enough food for the next day lol! Yes ma’am Razzoo’s is the spot! 🙌🏾🤗
Yes, everyone please get cash because I tried using one of the ATMs in the convention center and it took my whole card. Luckily I had a backup but I always think of the what ifs
Whoa, glad you had a backup. What a nightmare! Thank you for watching Nene! ❤️✨
SUPER helpful!
This was an awesome video, thanks for sharing very detailed.
Yay, thank you so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed it Kinyada! 💜✨
Thanks for the heads up. This will be my first time at Essence Festival planned this at the last minute but next time I will do better.
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching, you’re going to have a blast! 🎉💕
Great video. I remember my first EMF trying to figure out the Superlounge scenario and heard that XScape's lounge was so packed, people were outside listening the whole time. Thankfully they were on the Mainstage the following year. I'm excited about Missy (hope she brings out Lizzo). Again, great info-thanks for posting!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it. YESSSS, I hope she brings Lizzo out. My first experience was a wild ride lol. Enjoy yourself, and have a blast! ❤️
@@mizzlady979 now prepping for 2022! We back outside
This year is going to be my first. I learned a lot from your video. Is it worth it to buy the 3 days tickets, or just buy a few acts?
Thank you so much for watching! I personally never buy the 3 day tickets. I just buy the single day tickets. The ticket will allow you to see all acts for that night. You just have to plan accordingly. Some are on the main stage, and some are in the Super Lounges. So if there’s someone you want to see all three nights, since it’s your first time. I would get the 3 day, if not I would wait until the single night shows go on sale! Hope this helps, I can’t wait to return this summer!
This is a great video - I am going for the 1st time this year (I hope they no longer want the clear bag policy tho)
Definitely braids. Yaaasss to rompers. But there are a ton of day parties so make sure to bring a couple party dresses. That parking cost ain’t no joke 😏. Bourbon is so dirty. Once was enough for me 😂🤣. There’s a fried chicken place on Bourbon St. that’s bomb though 🙌🏾.
Sis that heat will change ya life ok! Braids are the move. Haha see, i’m the same. One time and i’m good. Those biscuits slap too 😝 ! Thanks lady 🥰
Hi!! So, couple questions lol... I’m a lil confused w/ the ticketing. Do we have to purchase tix to GET IN the convention center? And what about the different seminars and or panels, is that separate tix that can or need to be purchased as well? Cuz on their website all I’m seeing right now is the general admission for the evening concerts (are all three nights of concerts included?) and VIP packages which are like $3,000 and up... 👀
Thanks in advance!
Hey beauty, thank you for checking out my video! So everything happening at the convention center is FREE!! Panels, concerts, seminars etc. In order to get into the convention center you will need to download the essence festival app. Sign up and they’ll send your barcode or it will already be there. I can’t remember, but this part is new. You used to be able to just go through security and you’re in. Now for the shows at night, I would definitely wait! They haven’t announced the lineups yet. Those tickets like you stated now are for 3 days VIP. They should be announcing the performers very soon. Also follow them on fb for updates! I hear it’s 5 days this year! Hope this helps, thanks again!! ❤️✨
That’s so Ken Thanks so much!!
@@tamikanicole You're welcome!!
@@mizzlady979 Will it be like this for the 2020 Essence's Festival? I'm very confused about buying tickets since this will be my first time possibly going.
Purpose Fulfilled Hi Purpose, thank you for watching. Let me try to help, it can be confusing. So they have announced the line up. Supposedly more are being added, so that’s good. As far as tickets go they have only released the 3 day packages. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some people like myself don’t go all three nights to the Superdome. I buy single night tickets, they have not released those tickets yet. So if you are interested in going all three nights, now is the time to buy. Hopefully the lineup is complete by April/May. That way if you don’t want to go all 3 nights you will know who’s performing what night and just buy one ticket for that night. I hope this helps and makes sense. You can also email me as well. Idk why they do it like this. It can be very confusing for first timers.
loved this video!!! I go every year
Thank you Ashley! So glad you enjoyed it. I’m so excited to be returning this year! ✨💕
That’s so Ken I’ll see you there!😜
Sooooo proud of you!!!
Thank you Sharla! Hope you enjoyed it ❤️
I Have been to New Orlean since 2005 for wedding anniversary . We stay in a hotel on Bourbon. you are right Houston is 5
hour. I want to back in the near future.
Wow, you’re a veteran in this Essence Fest game! Yes, i’m going back next year for sure! Thank you watching ❤️
Get it gurl!!!!!! 👌🏾
Thank you lovely!! ✨💕
Will you be attending this year
I am, excited that it’s finally back! I’m waiting to see the full lineup though. I usually just go Saturday and Sunday night! Are you going this year?
What are some good hotels to stay on canal street that is central to essence ,convention center
My favorite my hotel on canal is The Sheraton. The Hilton Riverside, Lowe’s hotel and Hilton Garden Inn convention center are all within walking distance though. Thanks for watching!
I went to Morrows and the service was absolutely horrible, would never step foot in there again
What was the bags regulations?
Hand bags must be clear and 12” x 6” x 12” in size or a small clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. Anything outside of those limitations will not be allowed to enter into the Superdome. Thanks for watching!