Roots Picnic is one of the premier annual hip-hop festivals in the U.S., returning to Philadelphia at the end of May. The two-day event will bring a variety of music and food to the Mann Center. Families and people of all ages can enjoy the weekend together at the Mann Center. Those planning to consume alcoholic beverages must carry their valid IDs.
Highlights
- Roots Picnic 2025 will take place at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
- The event will take place on the weekend of May 31, 2025, and June 1, 2025.
- Tickets are already on sale, so interested people should get them before they sell out.
Roots Picnic is Back at the Mann Center
Roots Picnic is a beloved Philly event that gives artists and food vendors a platform to showcase their talents and expand their presence. For attendees, it is a moment to connect with the community and culture. This rain or shine event is open for everyone to join in for a fun weekend.
- Location: The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
- Date: May 31, 2025, and June 1, 2025
Music Lineup for the Festival
The festival will feature an energetic lineup with headliners like D’Angelo, The Roots, and more, making it an unforgettable event. Venue lawns are expected to fill with thousands of attendees to witness this musical energy live. A list of the performing artists on both days is below and can also be accessed here.
- D’Angelo
- Lenny Kravitz
- Meek Mill
- GloRilla
- Miguel
- Tems
- Latto
- Kaytranada
- Jeezy
- J. Period Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought, 2 Chainz, and Pusha T
- Musiq Soulchild
- The Roots
- Adam Blackstone featuring Jagged Edge and Total
- Backyard Band featuring CeeLo Green
- Crystal Waters and Cece Peniston
- Kur
- Elmiene
- Lay Banks
- Jermaine Dolly
- Laila!
- Funk Flex
- Diamond Kuts
- DJ Aktive
- Peyton
- Leeyuh Neptune
- Trap Karaoke
- DJ Aktive Presents Chill Vibes featuring Raheem Devaughn
- Doo-Wop …That R&B Party
- Girls Love Karaoke
- Dear Summer Festival
- Kirk Franklin’s Sunday School w/ DJ Mal-Ski
- The Remedy featuring Rich Medina & Cosmo Baker
- Snacktime
- All You Can Sing
- Philly Black Pride
- Interna$hional Bounce
- All Spice World Dance
- World Series of Spades
The Food Festival at Roots Picnic
The Roots Picnic 2025 will not be about music only! Local restaurants, vendors, and small businesses will offer a great variety of delicious food items to the attendees. A complete list of all the participating vendors is announced officially and is briefly mentioned below.
- Boomer’s Kitchen
- Country Cookin
- All Sea
- Black Dragon
- Burrito Feliz
- Cluck & Gills
- Doro Bet
- Mike’s BBQ
- 4 Roosters
- Wokworks
- Tinga Finga
- Soul of the Earth
Grab Tickets for Roots Picnic 2025
Different ticket packages are available for the Roots Picnic 2025 so that people can purchase as per their needs. The detailed benefits for each type of ticket can be read here.
- Saturday single-day GA: $125
- Sunday single-day GA: $125
- 2-day GA experience: $225
- 2-day GA+ experience: $400
- 2-day silver VIP experience: $799
- 2-day gold VIP experience: $1399
There will be limited parking spots at the location and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. So, public transportation will be the best choice to reach the venue. Also, people are informed that once the tickets get scanned, no re-entry will be allowed.
