The Roots
The Roots is on tour — 4 upcoming shows; next: Aug 16, 2026 in Pawtucket, United States.
- Hip-Hop/Rap
- R&B
The Roots are an American Grammy Award-winning hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are known for a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which includes live instrumentals. Malik B., Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, and Josh Abrams were added to the band, originally called The Square Roots. Since their first independent album release, the band has released 10 studio albums, two EPs, two collaboration albums and have collaborated with a wide range of artists from different genres. The Roots have served as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon since its premiere in 2009. The Roots' work has been repeatedly met with critical acclaim. About.com ranked them #7 on its list of the 25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time, describing them as "Hip-hop's first legitimate band."
Tour history
Shows tracked▾4in 2026
Top countries▾34 cities
- United States · 2Hollywood, Philadelphia
- Netherlands · 1Rotterdam
- United Kingdom · 1London
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Frequently asked questions
When is The Roots's next concert?
The Roots's next concert is on August 16, 2026 in Pawtucket, United States.
Which cities is The Roots playing?
The Roots has upcoming shows in Pawtucket, San Diego, Long Beach, Mountain View.
How do I get The Roots tickets?
Through the official ticket link on each concert page.
