For fans working diligently to get their hands on tickets for Beyoncé’s fast-selling Mrs. Carter World Tour there is a little hope left, however, audiences will have another opportunity to see the pop singer when she takes to a music festival this summer.

Essence Magazine announced the Love on Top singer has signed on to headline the 2013 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, La. The three day concert from July 4-7 will feature some of today’s greatest R&B performers like Jill Scott, Maxwell, New Edition, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole and Brandy. More acts will be announced soon.

The Essence team talked about their excitement for Beyoncé’s return to the Superdome.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Beyoncé back to the 2013 ESSENCE Festival line-up. She is truly the ultimate ESSENCE woman,” said the magazine’s Communications President Michelle Ebanks. “If you missed her tour de force in New Orleans, please join us this Fourth of July weekend so that you can experience it live for yourself at the ESSENCE Festival. The ESSENCE Festival features the best in music, culture, arts and entertainment—all of which Beyoncé captures through her extraordinary gifts.”

Ticket prices start at $130 and go up to $2,700 for VIP Packages.

The first quarter of 2013 is proving to be a strong one for the 31-year-old following her powerful Super Bowl halftime performance and rendition of the national anthem for President Obama during his inauguration. On Feb. 16, Beyoncé will premiere her HBO documentary Life Is But A Dream at 9 p.m. and also be featured in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that will air on the TV mogul’s Next Chapter series.

The Countdown singer also covered the pages of Vogue's Power Issue and spoke candidly about her 1-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter for the first time.

At the 2013 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé took home an award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for Love on Top.

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