The Caesars Superdome is a cashless operation including all concessions, merchandise, and parking. Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment at any parking, retail, or concession locations within Caesars Superdome.

Guests may convert their cash to a Visa Card by at the following Guest Service locations throughout the Stadium. 

100 Plaza Level
- Gates A, C & G

200 Loge Level
- Gates A, C & G

500 Terrace Level
- Gates A, C & G

Visa Cards are sold in $25 and $50 denominations and can be used at ANY POS location in the building including merchandise. Any remaining balance on the debit card can be used at locations where debit payments are accepted.

All bags are prohibited other than clear vinyl bags no larger than 12" wide x 12" height x 6" deep, Gallon Size Ziploc Bags and Small Clutch Purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap. Non-clear Diaper bags are prohibited. A clear diaper bag (no larger than 12" wide x 12" height x 6" deep) is permitted. Each member of a family, including children, would be allowed to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse into the stadium. 

Outside Food & Drink, Cans, Bottles, Weapons, Fireworks, Contraband, Fanny Packs, Back Packs, Video Cameras, Cameras with lens exceeding 6”, Recording Devices, Sticks/poles/Selfie Sticks, GoPros, Beach balls, Laser Pointers, Mace, Artificial Noisemakers, Drones, Whistles and Containers of any kind are prohibited on the Caesars Superdome property. Any other items determined unacceptable by management will also be prohibited.

All bags are prohibited other than clear vinyl bags no larger than 12" wide x 12" height x 6" deep, Gallon Size Ziploc Bags (Limit 1 of either) and Small Clutch Purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". Non-clear Diaper bags are prohibited.

Advance parking is available for purchase. We encourage all guests driving to the show to secure pre-paid parking ahead of the event. 

• Friday 7/5 Parking
• Saturday 7/6 Parking
• Sunday 7/8 Parking

Please be advised that road construction on Poydras Street may affect traffic duing ingress and egress periods. Click to view Essence Festival of Culture ingress and egress maps.

The box office will be open at the following times and locations for ESSENCE Festival:

• Monday 7/1
  • Open at Dome Gate A ground 9am to 6pm
• Tuesday 7/2
  • Open at Dome Gate A Ground 9am to 6pm
• Wednesday 7/3
  • Open at Gate A ground 9am to 7pm
• Thursday 7/4
  • CLOSED FOR 4th of JULY
• Friday 7/5
  • Open at Gate A ground 9am until 4pm, then Gate B on Plaza level from 4pm until 11pm or whenever last act goes on. (will call/suite/ada remains at A ground)
• Saturday 7/6
  • Open at Gate A ground 12 noon until 4pm then then Gate B on Plaza level from 4pm until 11pm or whenever last act goes on. (will call/suite/ada remains at A ground)
• Sunday 7/7
  • Open at Gate A ground 12 noon until 4pm then then Gate B on Plaza level from 4pm until 11pm or whenever last act goes on. (will call/suite/ada remains at A ground)

Please be advised that road construction on Poydras Street may affect traffic duing ingress and egress periods. Click to view Essence Festival of Culture ingress and egress maps.