Roots Picnic 2026

The Roots Picnic is the annual proof that Philadelphia can host a world-class music event that is simultaneously a community gathering, a cultural summit, and a two-day argument about the state of Black American music. The 2026 edition — headlined by Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and The Roots — is the biggest in the festival’s history. FunTimes Recommends: Buy tickets the moment they go on sale. General admission sells out within hours.