Roots Picnic
THE ROOTS PICNIC 2026 HEADLINED BY JAY Z
Where: Belmont Plateau, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
Date: May 30 – May 31, 2026
AMAZING!
2026 Festival Highlights
Headliner: Ja˙-Z (stylized for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt) will headline and perform with The Roots as the closing act on Saturday, May 30.
New Venue: Relocating to Belmont Plateau to provide a "better experience" and address logistical issues from previous years, such as long entry lines.
Tickets: General on-sale began Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET via the official Roots Picnic website. Full Lineup: While the rest of the 40+ acts are not yet known, additional announcements are expected later this week.
Dates May 30 – May 31, 2026
Location Belmont Plateau, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA Key Upgrades
HOW IT ALL STARTED
At The Roots Picnic, hip-hop and R&B stars take center stage — alongside live podcast recordings and much mo
The major music event has become a Philly summer tradition — something of an annual reunion, really — and features performances from some of the biggest names in music.
Curated by and named after Philadelphia’s own critically acclaimed band The Roots, this is one music fest not to be missed.
The Experience
Each year, The Roots are joined by an incredible selection of artists,
In addition to its famous headliners, The Roots Picnic frequently features talented up-and-comers and hometown acts representing Philly onstage.
Look for music all day on multiple stages, as well as a podcast stage featuring, naturally, Questlove Supreme and a number of other shows.