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The two-day Roots Picnic festival is returning to Philadelphia with an all-star lineup for 2025 this summer.
D’Angelo will headline the festival alongside the Roots, marking his return to the Roots Picnic festival. Lenny Kravitz will also take the stage to perform hits across his decades-spanning career as well as his latest studio album, Blue Electric Light. Finally, Philly legend Meek Mill will make his first appearance on the Roots Picnic stage.
Pre-sale tickets for the event will go on sale February 18 at 10 am ET through Thursday, February 20 at 10 pm ET. General on-sale starts Friday, February 21 at 10 am ET.
Roots Picnic will also welcome Memphis raptress GloRilla, fresh off the success of her album Glorious. The festival will bring together more icons from across the globe including Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, Jeezy, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Musiq Soulchild, Kur, Elmiene, Jagged Edge, Backyard Band featuring CeeLo Green, Crystal Waters, Lay Banks, and Laila!. Organizers say more performers will be announced for the festival taking place at The Mann in Fairmount Park in the coming weeks.
Last year’s sold-out Roots Picnic festival showcased an unforgettable set including André 3000, Shaboozey, Gunna, Jill Scott, Babyface, Sexxy Red, and more. The festivities were capped off by a dynamic musical tribute to New Orleans, which saw Lil Wayne joined onstage by The Roots, PJ Morton, Trombone Shorty, and special guest performer Lloyd. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker both attended last year’s show.
Shapiro presented The Roots with a proclamation recognizing their contributions to the city’s arts, arts education, and economy. Last year, Rolling Stone called last year’s show “a bountiful celebration of Black music and a joyful start to summer.” While the Philadelphia Inquirer hailed it as a “smashing success and such a central part of the cultural life of Philadelphia.”