Beyoncé headlines Friday night; Maxwell leads Saturday; and ESSENCE ICONS an All-Star Celebration of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly closes Sunday night!

Tickets and Weekend Packages ON SALE NOW!

The nightly line up has been confirmed for the 2009 ESSENCE Music Festival presented by Coca Cola. Beyoncé, John Legend, and Ne-Yo kick off the Festival Friday night. Maxwell, Anita Baker and Robin Thicke take the stage Saturday; Lionel Richie and Teena Marie close out Sunday with our salute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly with musical tributes and a performance by the legends themselves.

Plus many more of your favorite artists on the Main Stage and in the SuperLounges each night.

Single tickets go on sale TOMORROW morning Friday, March 27th, but to ensure you've got the best seats each and every night, weekend packages are also available.

TICKETS ON SALE!
BEST PRICES NOW!

Single ticket prices vary from $51–$200 per person per night.

SAVE on our weekend packages which range from $153–$545 per person.

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