May 30 – May 31, 2026

Roots Picnic Weekend takes place in Philadelphia, PA.
The festival takes place at The Belmont Plateau – 1800 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131.

General admission, General Admission Plus, and VIP tickets are available here.

The 2-Day festival ticket includes access to the festival grounds on May 30 and May 31.

Parking information will be available shortly.

Public transportation info will be available shortly.

• One 20-oz. plastic, factory-sealed bottle of water per person
• Umbrellas (small, collapsible-shaft umbrellas, i.e. purse umbrellas, tote umbrellas, etc.)
• Blankets
• Empty non-glass water container up to 2 liters in size
• Empty Camelbak style water bladder system with one pocket for the water bladder and one additional pocket
• Liquid sunscreen, in non-aerosol containers 3oz or less
• Bug spray in non-aerosol containers of 3oz or less
• Portable Phone Chargers
• Bags must be 12"x6"x12" or smaller. For the safety of our patrons, all bags are subject to search

**Medicine, please note that prescription and OTC medications are subject to specific guidelines**

**Medicine, based on the following guidelines: Prescription medications are allowed only in the original prescription bottle, any persons attempting to bring in prescription medication must have government-issued photo identification card that matches the name printed on the prescription, and the pills in the bottle must match the description printed on the prescription. You will only be allowed to carry the dosage of prescription medication required for the duration of each individual Event date. Over-the-counter medications are allowed in provided that they are new and in the original, factory-sealed container.**

• Weapons
• Selfie sticks
• Food and alcoholic beverages
• Kegs and mini kegs
• Glass of any kind
• iPads / Tablets / Laptops
• Drones
• Tents / Canopies
• Lawn chairs
• Signs (larger than 8.5×11″)
• Camping equipment
• Beach / Golf umbrellas
• Laser pointers / GoPros
• Backpacks
• Animals (service animals are welcome, but no pets)
• Professional camera equipment & flash photography

**Confiscated or items voluntarily surrendered will NOT be held or returned**

** Please note parameters are subject to change due to the specific requests of artists & local authorities.**

No. Once your ticket is scanned, there is no re-entry.

Roots Picnic will be held rain or shine.

Patrons can look forward to a diverse range of food offerings as is tradition for the Roots Picnic from Philly-favorite food trucks and other vendor offerings to specially-curated menu items from The Roots themselves. Bar locations will also be setup throughout the site.

Please note that if you are 21 years of age or older and plan to consume alcohol at the concert, please be prepared to present proper I.D.

While all artists are confirmed to play Roots Picnic, artists are subject to change without notice. Refunds will not be issued if an artist cancels.

No. Roots Picnic Festival is general admission standing room only.

Roots Picnic is an accessible event, and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure you have access to all the event amenities. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our patrons. The following explains the services provided this year. Please read this informational guide thoroughly before sending an inquiry email. For any accessibility-related questions not answered in the guide, please email us at rootspicnicada@gmail.com. We will do our best to assist you and address your accessibility needs.

The venue is navigable for people with mobility disabilities. The event is held on some grass and some cement with an ADA path way to access the venue available. There are accessible pathways connected throughout the venue including parking, entrances, stages, ADA viewing areas, vendors, and all other activity areas. We encourage all guests with mobility disabilities to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. If you need to recharge your motorized wheelchair, you may do so at the Accessibility Services Hub. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20 amp circuit.
We will not be providing wheelchair or scooter rentals.

AT&T Turbo Lane

The AT&T Turbo Lane is a dedicated expedited lane exclusively for AT&T customers, so you can skip the wait and get straight to the music. It’s our way of making sure AT&T customers move faster from the moment they arrive.

How do I access it?

Simple. If you’re an AT&T customer, head to the AT&T Turbo Lane entrance and scan the QR code at the signage. Verification takes seconds — then you’re in.

What is AT&T Turbo?

AT&T Turbo is a data performance add-on available to eligible AT&T wireless customers with a 5G-capable device and compatible plan. It delivers an enhanced data boost designed to improve your overall data experience — available for $7/month and removable anytime.

There will be limited ADA parking for guests with disabilities onsite. ADA parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. You will need a verified handicap placard, permit, or license plate to enter this parking lot. The person to whom the handicap credential is issued must be present in the vehicle, as a driver or passenger.

There will be accessible entry lanes, located at both entrances. Guests with disabilities and up to one companion may use this lane to safely enter the venue. For ease of entry we recommend using the south entrance located off of Montgomery Dr. Please visit the Accessibility Services Hub immediately after entering the event to request the accessible accommodations and services you need.

Please Note: You must stop here to get your accessibility wristband. This wristband is free of charge and will grant you access to the accessible services required on account of a disability or injury. There is no accessibility pre-registration before the event - this is all done onsite at the event. There is not an “ accessibility ticket” that needs to be purchased in order to utilize accessibility services at Roots Picnic.

The Accessibility Services Hub is conveniently located inside the venue. The exact location of this hub will be labeled on the event map when it is released. At this location, you can:

• Learn about accessibility services and receive answers to your questions
• Receive an accessibility wristband
• Effective Communication check-in
• Register service animals

Wristband Policies

• Accessibility wristbands are valid for the duration of the festival.
• DO NOT remove your wristband for the duration of the festival.
• One (1) accessibility companion wristband will be issued per guest with a disability.
• Additional wristbands may be issued for families with young children.

If a person with a disability wishes to change their companion, they can obtain a new accessibility companion wristband by returning the formerly used companion wristband to the Accessibility Services Hub, where it will be replaced. We are unable to reissue any accessibility wristbands unless the original wristband is brought back to us to be reissued.

There will be accessible viewing areas made available to guests with disabilities and their one companion at designated stages. For more information on how to gain access to these areas, please visit us at the Accessibility Services Hub.

Accessible Viewing Area Policies:

• Companions may be asked to stand in the back of the viewing area if capacity is reached.
• Viewing Areas are non-smoking.
• Guests are not allowed to save spots.
• If a guest or companion is not-present for longer than 30 minutes, their spot will be given to another guest with a disability.
• Do not block the view of the guests behind you.
• All seating is first come, first served.

Service animals are permitted throughout the venue. However, emotional support animals, therapy animals, companion animals, and pets are not permitted into the event. Any animal whose task is to provide protection, emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship is not considered a service animal and will not be allowed into the venue. Only service animals that have been individually trained and are under the proper care of their owners will be allowed within the premises.

The following guidelines must be followed:

• All service animals must be verified by the Accessibility Coordinator or Manager before entering the event venue.
• Service animals must remain by the handler’s side at all times and must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered.
• Service animals must be housebroken and should use the service animal relief area.
• Anyone bringing an animal will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal.
• All service animals must receive a service animal credential at an Accessibility Services Hub in order to enter the venue.

We ask that you do not leave your animal in your car while you're attending the event, as vehicles without active air conditioning may become too hot and unsafe for any animal.

We accept requests for any of the following services:

• ASL Interpretation
• Other forms of Effective Communication (such as: live captioning, large format print/braille literature, guided tours for guests with visual disabilities, assistive listening devices, or any other accommodation not listed)

To ensure adequate time for planning, requests for these services should be made no later than 14 days before the event. While we will strive to accommodate requests submitted less than 14 days prior to the event, we cannot guarantee fulfillment after the cutoff date. The cutoff date for this event is May 16th, 2026. To submit a request, please fill out the 2026 Effective Communication Request Form.

Once you arrive, please check-in at the Accessibility Services Hub to be connected with our interpreting team.

• First Aid:
  We have several First Aid locations throughout the venue, noted on the event map and mobile app, if available. Professional medical staff can provide assistance to your medical needs at these locations.
• Special Dietary Needs:
  The event will have food vendors that provide gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free dietary options. For those with special dietary needs beyond what will be offered at the event, please fill out the Dietary Restriction Form.
• Prescription Medications:
  All prescription medications must be in the original manufacturer container with your name on it, which matches your government-issued photo ID. Please only bring a sufficient amount of medication for the duration of the event. Your medications must be cleared by the medical team at the event entrance.
• Other Services:
  If you require assistance on account of pregnancy, nursing, or breast milk pumping, please reach out to the information team at therootspicnic@gmail.com.

Roots Picnic will consider requests by guests with disabilities for reasonable modification of event policies, practices or procedures, or for auxiliary aids and services that will permit the guest equal enjoyment of the goods and services offered at the event. We encourage you to make any such request as far in advance as possible to enhance our ability to evaluate and fulfill the request.

To help us continually make our event more accessible, we encourage you to contact us at rootspicnicada@gmail.com. for any of your accessibility-related needs. Additionally, if you have any questions about our accessible policies or services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

We hope you find this guide informative, we look forward to seeing you at Roots Picnic!

Chairs will not be permitted for this particular event. Blankets are welcome.

For all press/photo inquiries, please fill out the form here.

For the creator/photographer/videographer application, please fill out the form here.

Please fill out the form on the page here.