Usher Essence Festival 2024 Schedule. Will be like no other when as the festival makes its annual return to its forever home of new. — new orleans (ap) — r&b superstar usher will join the night concert lineup for this summer's 30th anniversary of the essence festival of culture.
— superdome doors open at 6 p.m. Headliners included usher, birdman, charlie wilson, and janet jackson.