Bruce Springsteen Brings 'Streets of Minneapolis' to Launch Political US Tour

The Boss returns to the city he honored in song to kick off a tour focused on topical political issues.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:54am

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Bruce Springsteen is launching his latest U.S. tour in Minneapolis, where he recently released the song 'Streets of Minneapolis' in tribute to the city's residents for their courage in standing up against a federal immigration crackdown. The tour is expected to be politically charged, with Springsteen planning to address issues like the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers and the presence of ICE agents in cities like Minneapolis, Portland, and Los Angeles.

Why it matters

Springsteen has long used his music to address social and political issues, and his decision to kick off this tour in Minneapolis underscores the city's role as a flashpoint for protests against federal immigration enforcement actions. The tour is likely to bring further attention to these contentious topics at a national level.

The details

Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in late January amid nationwide outcry over the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. On Tuesday, he and the E Street Band are expected to perform the song when they take the stage at Target Center to launch the 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour.' Springsteen has said the tour will be 'political and very topical about what's going on in the country,' with stops planned in other cities that have dealt with ICE presence, like Portland and Los Angeles. The tour is set to end on May 27 in Washington, D.C., where Springsteen said he'll have a few choice words for the White House.

  • Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in late January 2026.
  • Springsteen and the E Street Band are kicking off the 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour' on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis.
  • The tour is expected to continue through May 27, 2026, ending in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A New Jersey-based rock musician known for his socially conscious music and long-running feud with President Donald Trump.

Renee Good

A Minneapolis resident who was shot and killed by federal officers, sparking nationwide outrage.

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was also shot and killed by federal officers, further fueling protests in the city.

Greg Bovino

The federal agent who was pulled out of Minneapolis amid backlash over the immigration enforcement actions and is now preparing to retire.

Liam Conejo Ramos

A 5-year-old boy photographed surrounded by immigration officers, an image that stirred outrage around the world.

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What they’re saying

“This 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 that 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. Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America, and this reactionary nightmare, and these invasions of American cities will not stand.”

— Bruce Springsteen

What’s next

Springsteen's tour is expected to continue through May 27, 2026, with stops in other cities that have dealt with a strong ICE presence, like Portland and Los Angeles, before concluding in Washington, D.C., where he plans to address the White House directly.

The takeaway

Springsteen's decision to launch his politically charged tour in Minneapolis underscores the city's role as a symbol of resistance against federal immigration crackdowns and heavy-handed law enforcement tactics. The tour is likely to keep these contentious issues in the national spotlight as Springsteen uses his platform to advocate for progressive causes.