The Roots Roll Out Full Roots Picnic 2026 Lineup

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By Andy Kahn Mar 20, 2026 • 9:11 am PDT

After this week’s reveal that JAŸ-Z will perform with The Roots to co-headline this year’s Roots Picnic, the full 2026 lineup has been confirmed. Fellow headliner Erykah Badu, as well as Kehlani, Brandy and T.I. were among the acts added to the event taking place May 30 – 31 at its new home of Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia.

The lineup also features De La Soul, Mariah the Scientist, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jermaine Dupri, Corinne Bailey Rae, Bilal, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, Black Thought & Wale, and more. There will also be an all-star 50th anniversary celebratory performance of go-go music.

Tickets are on sale now.

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