Behind the scenes, Essence and the city are working out how to ensure the festival keeps coming back to Crescent City.

The festival kicked off its opening weekend with "King Lear" on Friday, May 22 with other plays scheduled through July 13.

This week brings the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival, Memorial Day observations and more.

The Greek Festival 5K at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Orleans saw strong participation, followed by a day of ...

It was a wet day one at Greek Fest, but the music and the smell of lamb gyros in the air persevered as the guests continued ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Food influencer Keith Lee has released the revised food vendor lineup for his inaugural FamiLee Day festival in New Orleans. The festival is set for noon to 10 p.m. May 16 at the ...

The Austin City Limits Music Festival turns 25 this year. The 2026 lineup trends young, with hyperpop queenpin Charli XCX and dance masters Rüfüs Du Sol leading the bill. Kiwi pop star Lorde, Twenty ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Musician Cimafunk has performed at Jazz Fest four times, including this year. The Cuban-born musician now calls New Orleans home and explained to WGNO’s Kenny Lopez why, musically ...

As with any multi-artist, multi-stage festival, there are always hard choices to make as to which acts to see and which to miss, but it feels like this year’s edition of the New Orleans Jazz & ...

NEW ORLEANS — We are learning more about the capture of the man who was arrested in Florida on Wednesday for allegedly planning to come to New Orleans and commit a mass shooting at a festival. Project ...