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Teyana Taylor Named Chief Curator Of ESSENCE Festival Of Culture 2026

Teyana Taylor has been appointed Chief Curator of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture for 2026. She will be working alongside her creative collective, The Aunties. The festival is scheduled to take place

By Shelby Stewart March 18, 2026 1 min read

Teyana Taylor Named Chief Curator Of ESSENCE Festival Of Culture 2026

Teyana Taylor has been appointed Chief Curator of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture for 2026. She will be working alongside her creative collective, The Aunties. The festival is scheduled to take place from July 3 to 5. Further details about the festival can be found through ESSENCE, the presenter of the event, which is also sponsored by Coca-Cola.

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