As the major entertainment sponsor of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM from June 29 to July 3, Disney returns to showcase its content and talent, celebrating the “Power of Joy” through one-of-a-kind panels, special performances, meet and greets with characters, exclusive screenings, and giveaways.
Hulu will once again serve as the official streaming destination for “ESSENCE Fest Primetime.” All Hulu subscribers will have the opportunity to join the celebration and catch exclusive virtual-only content and highlights from daytime experiences, as well as epic live performances from Ms. Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion and many more in the Super Dome. “ESSENCE Fest Primetime” will livestream on Hulu Friday, June 30, through Sunday, July 2, from 7:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. CT. This year’s ESSENCE Fest Primetime is sponsored by Target.
Drawing more than 1.9 million in-person and virtual attendees last year, ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM is the largest annual gathering of people in the country. For more than a decade, Disney has sponsored ESSENCE Fest.
“Disney is proud to return to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture as a major sponsor and showcase the magic happening across our brands,” said Jill Estorino, president and managing director of Disney Parks International. “Through culture-defining storytelling, unforgettable experiences, and more, we are inviting everyone to experience first-hand ‘The Power of Joy’ and the many ways creativity, innovation, and contributions from Black culture are reflected across Disney.”
