Turbulent weather and poor communication almost turned the annual Philly festival into an epic fail. Luckily, its powerhouse lineup came to the rescue.

Roots Picnic organizers posted an apology on social media after some attendees said they waited hours to get through security on the first day of the festival.

Despite weather-related chaos, the annual Philly festival delivered unforgettable performances and cultural moments.

Latto stuns in curve-caressing bodysuit while performing at the star-studded Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ...

The Roots Picnic had a rough day on Saturday, with the rain-soaked start of the weekend-long Fairmount Park festival marred by hourslong delays that angered concertgoers and overshadowed top-notch ...

the 18th annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia transformed into a triumphant celebration of music and community. Held on May 31 and June 1 at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park, the festival ...

This year's Roots Picnic was marred by poor weather, soggy grounds, and general disorganization although it was well-attended. The Roots Picnic concluded on Sunday, June 1, and social media was ...

The Roots Picnic stumbled into muddy disarray on Day 1 leaving concertgoers furious before rebounding with a stellar Day 2 featuring Lenny Kravitz and Clipse. The Roots Picnic—Philadelphia’s ...

D’Angelo announced on Friday evening that he would not be performing at this year’s Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The singer shared his “disappointment” in an Instagram post on the Roots ...

Explore the disappointing experience of Roots Picnic 2025, contrasted with the energy of Wu-Tang in Fort Worth and Erykah ...

Maxwell, replacing original headliner D'Angelo, took the stage at the 2025 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on Saturday. Marcus McDonald PHILADELPHIA — Usually, Philadelphia’s annual Roots Picnic ...