The Scene
Roots Picnic, named after its founders and iconic hip-hop legends, The Roots, takes place at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Expanding into New York, they have made it clear the festival will always keep its roots in Philadelphia where it has helped grow the cultural landscape. Although founded by hip-hop icons, the festival features a diverse lineup of R&B, rap, and indie alternative.
Festival Poster
2022 Artist Lineup
Kamasi Washington
The Roots
- Alex Isley
- Ambre
- Aquil Dawud
- Babyface Ray
- Chief Keef
- CKay
- DJ Aktive
- DJ Diamond Kuts
- DJ Jazzy Jeff & Rakim
- Durand
- Freddie Gibbs
- G Herbo
- Jazmine Sullivan
- Jordan Hawkins
- Kamasi Washington
- Kirk Franklin
- KUR
- Macc N Cheese
- Mary J. Blige with the Roots
- Masego
- Mickey Guyton
- Mu Mu Fresh
- Muni Long
- Protojoe
- Robert Glasper & Bilal
- Serpentwithfeet
- Summer Walker
- Suzanne Christine
- Tierra Whack
- Wizkid
- Yebba