JAŸ-Z, Erykah Badu, T.I. and More: 2026 Roots Picnic Full Lineup Revealed

The annual Philadelphia festival has unveiled a star-studded roster of performers, including Brandy, Wale, De La Soul, Kehlani and others.

Questlove of The Roots performs during the Roots Picnic at Mann Center For Performing Arts on June 01, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Questlove of The Roots performs during the Roots Picnic at Mann Center For Performing Arts on June 01, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The full lineup for the 2026 Roots Picnic has been announced. The hip-hop festival, hosted by The Roots, will take place May 30 ti 31 at Belmont Plateau in the band’s hometown of Philadelphia.

JAŸ-Z and Erykah Badu have been announced as headliners; with Kehlani, Brandy, and T.I., as well as Mariah the Scientist, J. Period’s Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought & Wale, and Jermaine Dupri and Friends filling out the remaining headlining slot.

The music festival was founded by The Roots in 2008, and it celebrates hip-hop and R&B’s culture and heritage. 

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

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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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