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The Roots

Roots Picnic marks 18 years with massive lineup, Jay‑Z headliner

  • May 30

Roots Picnic heads to Belmont Plateau with big crowds expected

  • May 28

Christina Aguilera, Will Smith among performers for July 4 concert

  • May 21
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Erykah Badu announced as headliner for second day of 2026 Roots Picnic

  • Mar 20

JAY-Z and the Roots set to headline the 2026 Roots Picnic together

  • Mar 18

Roots Picnic moving to Belmont Plateau with new changes for 2026

  • Mar 14

Roots Picnic bringing the full Philly experience to the Mann

  • May 30, 2025

Co-founder of The Roots addresses 'One Book' crowd

  • May 30, 2025

Latest Videos

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Crowds pack Belmont Plateau for 2026 Roots Picnic featuring largest lineup

  • May 31
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Roots Picnic: Major road closures are now in effect

  • May 30
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Roots Picnic marks 18 years with massive lineup, Jay‑Z headliner

  • May 29
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1-on-1 with The Roots co-founder Black Thought

  • May 29
2:33

Roots Picnic moves to Belmont Plateau as Philadelphia prepares for 80,000‑person festival

  • May 28
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Erykah Badu set to headline second night of 2026 Roots Picnic

  • Mar 20
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JAY-Z and the Roots set to headline the 2026 Roots Picnic together

  • Mar 18
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Roots Picnic moving to Belmont Plateau with new changes for 2026

  • Mar 14

Latest Stories

Music legend Crystal Waters talks about performing at The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia

The annual event brings together some of the best names in music..

  • May 29, 2025

Ballroom debut taking center stage during the Roots Picnic at the Mann Center

What was once considered underground, 'ballroom' and 'voguing' will be taking center stage for the first time at this year's Roots Picnic.

  • May 28, 2025

Questlove on the 'Burden of Black Genius' in his sophomore Onyx Collective film, 'Sly Lives!'

In his sophomore documentary with Onyx Collective, "Sly Lives! The Burden of Black Genius," Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson unpacks the weights of success, artistry, and legacy for Black entertainers.

  • Feb 21, 2025

Busy weekend planned in Philadelphia with Roots Picnic, Pride Parade, Dragon Boat Regatta

From parades to concerts to sporting events, it's bound to be a big weekend with big fun in Philadelphia.

  • May 31, 2024

Roots Picnic, Ed Sheeran concert, Pride Month festivities among weekend events in Philadelphia

Kunda Chikwanba traveled 20 hours all the way from South Africa to Philadelphia for the Roots Picnic.

  • Jun 3, 2023