Roots Picnic Just Unveiled the Full 2026 Lineup: Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and More
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Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic just released the full lineup for 2026’s festival.
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The hip-hop festival, hosted by The Roots, will take place May 30-31 at Belmont Plateau in the band’s hometown of Philadelphia.
Jay-Z (okay, he spells it JAŸ-Z now) with The Roots are heading up the bill alongside Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Brandy, and T.I. Mariah the Scientist, J. Period’s Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought & Wale, and Jermaine Dupri and Friends fill out the headlining slot.
Jay-Z Photo by ANP via Getty Images, Questlove Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesMore acts slated to appear include Corinne Bailey Rae, De La Soul, Bilal, and Destin Conrad. Plus, DJ Jazzy Jeff and tons more DJs will be on deck.
The festival, founded by The Roots in 2008, celebrates hip-hop’s culture and heritage by embracing artists spanning the genre’s 50+ year history. This year’s fest will feature Jay-Z’s first live performance since his appearance at wife Beyonce’s final Cowboy Carter Tour date.
Read on to view the complete lineup and find out how to get tickets.
Roots picnic 2026: How To Get TIckets
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Available at StubHub Buy Now (opens in a new window) Available at Ticketmaster Buy Now (opens in a new window)Tickets to Roots Picnic 2026 are on sale now. Options include 2-day GA and GA+, as well as 2-day Silver VIP and Gold VIP.
You can also find tickets to Roots Picnic on StubHub, where orders are 110% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
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Roots Picnic 2026 Lineup
JAY-Z & The Roots
Erykah Badu
Kehlani
Brandy
T.I.
Mariah the Scientist
Black Thought & Wale (J. Period Live Mixtape)
Jermaine Dupri & Friends
De La Soul
Corinne Bailey Rae
Destin Conrad
Kwn
Bilal
Joe Kay (Soulection)
Sasha Keable
DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Magnificent Block Party
Adam Blackstone Celebrates Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack feat. Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, Tamar Braxton, Andra Day
Baller Alert and Front Porch Present Go-Go Celebration (50 Years) Hosted by Noochie & Kenny Burns
Funk Flex
Amir Ali
Beano French
Infinite Coles
DJ Diamond Kuts
DJ Cash Money
DJ Aktive
DJ Doc B
DJ Miss Milan
DJ Kid Roc
Ray Bae the DJ
Dates & Location
May 30–31, 2026
Philadelphia, PA (Belmont Plateau)
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