Willie Nelson's 2024 4th Of July Picnic Coming To South Jersey

CAMDEN, NJ — Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic is on the road again. For the first time, the annual Independence Day concert is coming to New Jersey.

The outlaw country music legend will perform at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden with Bob Dylan, former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and other major musicians.

Nelson, 91, has held the annual concert since 1973, with most taking place in Texas. The upcoming picnic will mark Nelson's first in the Philadelphia area, bringing the Independence Day celebration to the nation's birthplace.

"I am thrilled to bring the 4th of July Picnic to Philadelphia for the first time in our storied history," Nelson said in a statement. "It's an honor to host such an extraordinary lineup of talent in the birthplace of our country. We can't wait to celebrate Independence Day with you."

The following artists will join Nelson:

• Bob Dylan
• Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
• Maren Morris
• Mavis Staples
• Celisse

The presale will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.