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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Announce 'Land of Hope and Dreams' U.S. Tour
The rock icon's upcoming shows will blend arena rock with a message centered on democracy and the American ideal.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced the launch of their 'Land of Hope and Dreams' American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis. The 20-date run will blend arena rock with a message focused on democracy, freedom, and defending the American dream. The tour concludes on May 27 with an outdoor performance at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Why it matters
Springsteen has increasingly incorporated political themes into his recent performances, using his platform to address issues like immigration and the state of American democracy. The upcoming tour is seen as an opportunity for the rock icon to continue advocating for his progressive values and motivating fans to engage with the country's pressing social and political challenges.
The details
The E Street Band lineup 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. Last month, Springsteen dedicated his song 'Streets of Minneapolis' to the people of Minneapolis, criticizing President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city.
- The 'Land of Hope and Dreams' American tour starts on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis.
- The tour concludes on May 27, 2026 with an outdoor performance at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
The players
Bruce Springsteen
A rock icon known for his politically-charged lyrics and advocacy for progressive causes.
E Street Band
Springsteen's longtime backing band, known for their energetic live performances.
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.”
— Bruce Springsteen (kpua.net)
“It's dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.”
— Bruce Springsteen (kpua.net)
What’s next
The upcoming shows mark Springsteen and the E Street Band's first performances in North America since 2024. In 2025, they played to more than 700,000 fans across Europe on the initial leg of the 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour and released a live EP recorded on opening night in Manchester, England.
The takeaway
Springsteen's 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour is expected to be a powerful platform for the rock legend to advocate for his progressive political views and inspire fans to engage with the country's most pressing social and democratic challenges.
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