Bruce Springsteen to Perform at No Kings Rally in Minnesota

The Boss will debut his new protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' at the event on March 28.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:35pm

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Bruce Springsteen has confirmed that he will perform his new protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' at the upcoming No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 28. The rally is part of the broader No Kings movement in the state. Springsteen said he wants to 'try to meet the moment' with his music and elevate the importance of the event. He previously debuted the song at a January protest concert in Minneapolis.

Why it matters

Springsteen's participation in the No Kings rally underscores the continued social and political unrest in Minnesota, particularly around issues of police brutality, racial injustice, and the rights of immigrants. His presence and performance of the new protest song will help bring national attention to the movement.

The details

Bruce Springsteen is set to kick off his Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour on March 31 in Minneapolis, but he will make a special appearance at the No Kings rally in St. Paul on March 28. At the rally, Springsteen will perform his new song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' which he wrote 'in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis.' He previously performed the song live at a January 30 protest concert at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.

  • Springsteen will perform at the No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Springsteen previously performed 'Streets of Minneapolis' at a protest concert on January 30, 2026.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter known for his socially conscious rock music.

No Kings

A grassroots movement in Minnesota protesting issues of police brutality, racial injustice, and immigrant rights.

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was fatally shot by federal agents, to whom Springsteen dedicated his song 'Streets of Minneapolis.'

Renee Good

A Minneapolis resident who was fatally shot by federal agents, to whom Springsteen dedicated his song 'Streets of Minneapolis.'

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What they’re saying

“You want to try to meet the moment. The No Kings movement is of great import right now.”

— Bruce Springsteen

“When you have the opportunity to sing something where the timing is essential and if you have something powerful to sing, it elevates the moment, it elevates your job to another level. And I'm always in search of that.”

— Bruce Springsteen

What’s next

Springsteen's performance of 'Streets of Minneapolis' at the No Kings rally on March 28 is expected to draw significant media attention and further amplify the movement's message.

The takeaway

Bruce Springsteen's decision to lend his voice and platform to the No Kings movement in Minnesota underscores the continued importance of using art and music to drive social and political change, especially around issues of racial injustice and police brutality.