Essence Weekend VIP Group Experiences – New Orleans (Up to 5 Guests)

This curated no-housing VIP group experience is designed for intimate groups of up to five guests who want premium access to Essence Weekend’s most anticipated events, hosted dining options, transportation support, and a local concierge touch throughout the weekend in New Orleans.

Guests enjoy coordinated access to the official Essence Weekend Welcome Affair, the iconic Essence Music Festival evening concerts, curated dining experiences, Uber ride credits, and priority reservations — so you can focus on enjoying the weekend while we handle the logistics.

Kick off Essence Weekend at one of New Orleans’ most anticipated opening-night events. The Welcome Affair is the city’s premier Thursday-night gathering, attracting thousands of urban professionals, creatives, executives, entertainers, and tastemakers from across the country.

Hosted annually by prominent civic, cultural, and business leaders, this high-energy gala sets the tone for the entire weekend and is widely regarded as the official start of Essence Weekend.

Experience the heart of Essence Weekend with access to the legendary nightly concert series inside the Caesars Superdome. Over three nights, the Essence Music Festival delivers high-production performances celebrating music, culture, and community on a world-class stage. Seating level varies by package.

For a detailed breakdown of what is included with each group package, download the PDF summaries below:

• Essence ACCESS Group Package Summary
https://yourlinkhere.com/access_summary.pdf

• Essence PREFERRED Group Package Summary
https://yourlinkhere.com/preferred_summary.pdf

• Essence ELITE Group Package Summary
https://yourlinkhere.com/elite_summary.pdf

• Group-based VIP packages (up to 5 guests per group)
• Access to the Welcome Affair (general admission or VIP table, by package)
• Essence Music Festival concerts with non-floor or floor seating (by package)
• $600 Uber ride credit per group for the weekend
• Hosted dining experiences and priority reservations (Elite package)
• Clear itineraries, event timing guidance, and concierge support

To save on Eventbrite processing fees, guests may choose to pay via Zelle.

To receive Zelle payment instructions, please email prior to purchase. Zelle availability is subject to confirmation and package availability.

Housing is not included by design. Pricing is per group, with per-person equivalents shown for reference assuming a full group of five. Dining credits and reservations are prepaid and non-refundable once issued.

Info: Thursday
Guests arrive in New Orleans and settle into their accommodations. The evening begins with the official Essence Weekend Welcome Affair, a high-energy opening night celebration that sets the tone for the weekend.

Info: Daytime is open for leisure, networking, shopping, or daytime Essence events.

Info: In the evening, guests attend the first night of the Essence Music Festival concerts.

Info: Daytime at leisure with optional hosted lunch for Elite package guests. Afternoon is open for rest or exploring the city.

Info: The evening features the second night of the Essence Music Festival concerts.

Info: Morning and early afternoon include hosted brunch for Elite package guests.

Info: Guests enjoy a relaxed close to the weekend before attending the final night of the Essence Music Festival concerts. Departure planning follows.

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New Orleans, United States

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