Music Legends Set for 'Music America' Anniversary Concerts

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and more to perform at two-night event celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:30am

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An abstract close-up image of shimmering sequins and shattered glass, capturing the glamour and energy of a music performance.The upcoming 'Music America' concerts will bring together legendary performers to celebrate the rich diversity and cultural impact of American music.Los Angeles Today

A star-studded lineup of music icons, including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Gary Clark Jr., and more, will take the stage for a two-night concert event called 'Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us' at Monmouth University's OceanFirst Bank Center in New Jersey. The concerts, put on by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, will feature the artists performing 'landmark songs' from various genres that have defined American music history.

Why it matters

The 'Music America' concerts are part of the grand opening celebration for the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, which aims to honor the rich diversity and cultural impact of American music. The event will bring together legendary performers to reflect on the country's shared musical heritage at a time of national division.

The details

The 'Music America' concerts will take place on June 4 and 5, just days before the official opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on June 7. In addition to Springsteen and Bon Jovi, the lineup includes Jackson Browne, Gary Clark Jr., Kenny Chesney, Rosanne Cash, Dropkick Murphys, Darlene Love, Nils Lofgren, Stevie Van Zandt, Public Enemy, Mavis Staples, and Dion, with The Disciples of Soul serving as the house band.

  • The concerts will take place on June 4 and 5, 2026.
  • The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music will officially open on June 7, 2026.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary singer-songwriter and one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century.

Jon Bon Jovi

A renowned rock musician and the founder of the band Bon Jovi, known for hit songs like 'Livin' on a Prayer' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive'.

Robert Santelli

The executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and the executive producer of the 'Music America' concerts.

Monmouth University

The host institution for the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and the venue for the 'Music America' concerts.

OceanFirst Bank Center

The concert hall on the Monmouth University campus where the 'Music America' events will take place.

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What they’re saying

“Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us is a journey through American music history. The concerts reflect everything the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music stands for: the power of music to bring people together, the rich and diverse treasury of American music as a mirror of our national culture, and the inspiration to think about our shared history in these divisive times.”

— Robert Santelli, Executive Director, Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Music America' concerts will go on sale on April 21 at 12 p.m. ET through the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music website.

The takeaway

The 'Music America' concerts represent a unique opportunity to celebrate the enduring legacy of American music and its power to unite people, even in times of national division. The star-studded lineup and the connection to the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music underscore the cultural significance of this event.