Bruce Springsteen Announces 2026 US Tour

The Boss returns to the States with the E Street Band for the 'Land of Hope & Dreams' tour.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen has announced that he and the E Street Band will be touring the United States in 2026, marking their first performances in the country since September 2024. The tour, titled 'Land of Hope & Dreams', will kick off in Minneapolis on March 31 and conclude in Washington, D.C. on May 27, with stops in 18 different cities across the country.

Why it matters

Springsteen's return to touring the US is highly anticipated by his legions of fans, who have been waiting over a year and a half to see the iconic rocker and his band perform live. The tour is also seen as a statement of support for American democracy and freedom, with Springsteen using the platform to defend against what he calls 'our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.'

The details

In a video announcement posted to his Instagram account, Springsteen spoke from his garage while leaning on one of his cars. He expressed that despite the 'dark, disturbing, and dangerous times' the country is facing, 'the cavalry is coming' in the form of the 'Land of Hope & Dreams' tour. Springsteen promised that the tour will celebrate and defend 'America, American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution, and our sacred American Dream'.

  • The tour will begin on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • The tour will conclude on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

An American singer-songwriter and musician who is widely known as 'The Boss'. He has been a leading figure in American rock music for over four decades.

E Street Band

Springsteen's longtime backing band, known for their energetic live performances and contributions to many of Springsteen's most iconic albums.

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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. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C., for the Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour.”

— Bruce Springsteen (Instagram)

“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. Everyone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome.”

— Bruce Springsteen (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Land of Hope & Dreams' tour are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks, with fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to secure their seats for Springsteen's highly anticipated return to the stage.

The takeaway

Bruce Springsteen's announcement of a 2026 US tour with the E Street Band is a major event for music fans and a statement of support for American democracy and freedom. The tour promises to be a celebration of the country's values and a rebuke of the current political climate, underscoring Springsteen's enduring status as one of the most influential and socially conscious artists of his generation.