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The complete Roots Picnic 2022 lineup

Here's when to catch every act at the Roots Picnic 2022 at the Mann Center this weekend.

Mary J. Blige closes night one of the Roots Picnic at the Mann Center. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images/TNS)
Mary J. Blige closes night one of the Roots Picnic at the Mann Center. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images/TNS)Read moreKevin Winter / MCT

The Roots Picnic returns after a two-year hiatus this weekend to the Mann Center in Fairmount Park. The outdoor festival is spread out over two days, June 4 and 5, with a range of musicians, including headliners Mary J. Blige (on Saturday) and Summer Walker (on Sunday), and The Roots, of course, on both days.

The festival is an all-day affair with lots of live music and a bigger-than-ever podcast stage. Check out our tips for getting the most of the fest.

Shows marked with a star ⭐ are Inquirer music critic Dan DeLuca’s picks for must-see shows at this year’s festival (besides The Roots and Mary J. Blige, which are a no-brainer).

The lineup is subject to change; keep an eye on the Roots Picnic Instagram for the latest updates.

DAY 1

Toyota Soundstage

  1. ⭐ Aquil Dawud, 1:30 p.m.

  2. Ambré, 2 p.m.

  3. ⭐ Serpentwithfeet, 2:40 p.m.

  4. Ckay, 3:20 p.m.

  5. ⭐ Robert Glasper and Bilal, 4:15 p.m.

  6. ⭐ Mickey Guyton, 5 p.m.

  7. ⭐ Black Thought Live Mixtape Ft. Rick Ross and Benny the Butcher, 6 p.m.

  8. ⭐ Jazmine Sullivan, 7:30 p.m.

  9. ⭐ Mary J. Blige and The Roots, 9 p.m.

TD Pavilion at the Mann

  1. Kur, 2 p.m.

  2. Alex Isley, 2:30 p.m.

  3. ⭐ Tye Tribbett, 3:20 p.m.

  4. Babyface Ray, 4:10 p.m.

  5. D-Nice, 5:15 p.m.

  6. Masego, 6:15 p.m.

  7. G Herbo, 7:30 p.m.

Podcast Stage

  1. Around the Way Curls, 2:30 p.m.

  2. FAQ Podcast with Fuzzy and Quincy Harris, 3:30 p.m.

  3. Disruptors in the Culture with J Ivy, Coodie, and Chike, 4:30 p.m.

  4. Carefully Reckless with Jess Hilarious, 5:30 p.m.

  5. Whoreable Decisions, 6:45 p.m.

  6. Million Dollaz Worth of Game, 8 p.m.

DAY 2

Toyota Soundstage

  1. Jordan Hawkins, 1:30 p.m.

  2. Mumu Fresh, 2 p.m.

  3. ⭐ Kirk Franklin, 2:40 p.m.

  4. ⭐ DJ Jazzy Jeff and Rakim, 3:20 p.m.

  5. Protoje, 4:15 p.m.

  6. ⭐ Tierra Whack, 5 p.m.

  7. ⭐ Soulquarians ft. Musiq Soulchild, SWV, and Keyshia Cole, 6:15 p.m.

  8. ⭐ Wizkid, 7:40 p.m.

  9. Summer Walker, 9 p.m.

TD Pavilion at the Mann

  1. Suzann Christine, 2 p.m.

  2. Durand Bernarr, 2:30 p.m.

  3. Tone Stith, 3:20 p.m.

  4. Freddie Gibbs, 4:10 p.m.

  5. Yebba, 5:15 p.m.

  6. Chief Keef, 6:15 p.m.

  7. ⭐ Kamasi Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Podcast Stage

  1. ⭐ Jemele Hill is Unbothered with Dawn Staley, 2:30 p.m.

  2. Podcast Bols, 3:30 p.m.

  3. ⭐ Questlove Supreme with Robin Thede, 4:30 p.m.

  4. Love + Grit, 5:30 p.m.

  5. Earn Your Leisure, 6:45 p.m.

  6. New Rory & Mal, 8 p.m.