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Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, The Roots, and More to Perform at Philadelphia's Unity Concert for America

Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Roots, Jill Scott, and other special guests will perform at "Unity Concert for America" in Philadelphia to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4.

Variety Music·May 21, 2026·via Variety Music

Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, The Roots, and More to Perform at Philadelphia's Unity Concert for America

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Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, the Roots and More to Perform at Philadelphia’s ‘Unity Concert for America’ on July 4

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America’s 250 th anniversary this summer may be a bittersweet celebration, but Christina Aguilera , Will Smith , DJ Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Jill Scott, Seal, State Property, Kathy Sledge, Infinity Song and more special guests will celebrate it and Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the nation with a performance for “One Philly: Unity Concert For America,” a six-hour live concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 4, hosted by Wanda Sykes. The event is free and open to the public.