Bruce Springsteen to livestream tour opener in Minneapolis

The first two songs of Springsteen's Land of Hope & Dreams Tour will be streamed for free on YouTube.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:57pm

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An extreme close-up of a worn, weathered leather jacket, the material's texture and lighting creating a dramatic, high-contrast glamour aesthetic.Springsteen's iconic tour attire takes on a high-fashion glamour in this abstract close-up, hinting at the political charge of his upcoming performances.Minneapolis Today

Bruce Springsteen is kicking off his 20-date Land of Hope & Dreams Tour in Minneapolis on March 31, and the first two songs of the set will be livestreamed for free on his YouTube channel. Springsteen has said the tour will be 'political and very topical about what's going on in the country,' with the first few dates strategically routed to cities heavily targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Springsteen will be joined by longtime collaborator Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.

Why it matters

Springsteen's tour is seen as a platform to address pressing social and political issues in the country, with the opening show in Minneapolis holding particular significance as a recent hotbed of political uprising. The free livestream will allow fans around the world to experience the start of the tour.

The details

The March 31 concert at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis will launch at 8:30 p.m. ET. Following Minneapolis, the band will perform in Portland, Oregon on April 3 and Los Angeles on April 7 and 9. The tour ends on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Springsteen and the E Streeters will be joined by Tom Morello, who also guested with Springsteen during a recent No Kings rally in Minneapolis.

  • The March 31 concert at the Target Center in Minneapolis will launch at 8:30 p.m. ET.
  • The tour will run for 20 dates, ending on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter who is kicking off his Land of Hope & Dreams Tour with a politically-charged set list.

Tom Morello

A longtime collaborator of Springsteen's and a member of the politically-active band Rage Against the Machine, who will be joining Springsteen on tour.

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What they’re saying

“The tour is going to be political and very topical about what's going on in the country. Minneapolis and St. Paul, that was the place I wanted to begin it, and I wanted to end it in Washington.”

— Bruce Springsteen

“This past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis. Well, they picked the wrong city. The power and the solidarity of the people of Minneapolis, of Minnesota, was an inspiration to the entire country. Their bravery, their sacrifice, and their names will not be forgotten.”

— Bruce Springsteen

What’s next

Springsteen's tour will continue with stops in Portland, Oregon on April 3 and Los Angeles on April 7 and 9, before concluding on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

The takeaway

Springsteen is using his upcoming tour as a platform to address pressing social and political issues, with the opening show in Minneapolis holding particular significance as a recent hotbed of political activism. The free livestream of the first two songs will allow fans around the world to experience the start of this politically-charged tour.