Instagram/Cardi B & Patti LaBelle & Music Experience Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Brandy & Monica, Latto & Kehlani at Essence Fest 2026 in New Orleans. Epic concerts, daytime empowerment & culture. March 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - The upcoming Essence Festival of Culture 2026 will feature an impressive lineup with headliners Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, and the duo Brandy & Monica. Scheduled from July 3 to 5, the event will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Alongside these prominent names, artists Latto and Kehlani are also part of the first wave of performers announced.