The Roots, Live Nation Urban Announce 'Roots Picnic'

Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park is getting ready as the “Roots Picnic” returns for its 2024 edition on June 1 and 2. Presented by Grammy Award-winning icons The Roots and Live Nation Urban, this two-day event offers a blend of culture and music from an array of artists.

Set to headline this year’s festival is Lil Wayne, who will be joined by The Roots for a special celebration of his hometown, New Orleans. The performance will feature special guests PJ Morton and Trombone Shorty — as well as co-headliner Jill Scott, fresh off her 20th-anniversary tour.

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Other artists set to perform include André 3000, Nas, Gunna, Victoria Monét, J.Period Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought, Method Man, and Redman, DJ Doc B, Babyface, and Million Dollaz Worth of Game and more.

Tickets for “Roots Picnic” 2024 go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m ET via the festival’s official website. Once passes head on sale, festivalgoers can shop and compare prices at secondary sites like MegaSeats (use code “TICKETNEWS” for 10% off), StubHub, or Ticket Club, where members can receive a free membership with the code “TICKETNEWS.”

A complete list of artists set to perform can be found below: