Bruce Springsteen to Perform at Atlanta's State Farm Arena

The Boss and the E Street Band to bring their 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour to Georgia in May 2026.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will perform at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2026, as part of their nationwide 'Land Of Hope And Dreams' American Tour. The tour will kick off on March 31 in Minneapolis and end on May 27 in Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

Springsteen has increasingly incorporated political themes into his recent performances, and the upcoming tour is expected to feature commentary on the state of American democracy and freedom. The Atlanta show will be part of the Boss's first North American tour since 2024.

The details

The E Street Band lineup for the tour includes Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent, Stevie Van Zandt and Max Weinberg, along with Soozie Tyrell, Jake Clemons and Charlie Giordano. They will be joined by the E Street Horns, the E Street Choir and percussionist Anthony Almonte. Tickets for the Atlanta show go on sale starting at noon on Friday, February 20, 2026, on Ticketmaster.

  • The tour will kick off on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis.
  • The Atlanta show is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • The tour will end on May 27, 2026 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter, known as 'The Boss', who is leading the E Street Band on their 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour.

The E Street Band

Springsteen's longtime backing band, featuring musicians such as Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent, Stevie Van Zandt and Max Weinberg.

State Farm Arena

A multi-purpose arena located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, that will host Springsteen and the E Street Band's concert on May 2, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming! We will be rocking your town in celebration and in defense of America — American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution and our sacred American dream — all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.”

— Bruce Springsteen (Press Release)

What’s next

Tickets for the Atlanta show will go on sale starting at noon on Friday, February 20, 2026, on Ticketmaster.

The takeaway

Springsteen's upcoming tour is expected to feature the Boss's signature blend of rock 'n' roll and political commentary, as he and the E Street Band aim to rally fans in defense of American democracy and freedom during what Springsteen describes as 'dark, disturbing and dangerous times.'