Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off Political US Tour in Minneapolis

The Boss returns to the 'Streets of Minneapolis' to honor the city's resistance against federal immigration crackdowns.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:18am

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Bruce Springsteen is launching his latest U.S. tour in Minneapolis, where he will perform his new politically-charged song 'Streets of Minneapolis.' The song pays tribute to the city's residents for standing up against a federal immigration enforcement operation that resulted in the deaths of two people. Springsteen says the tour will be 'political and very topical about what's going on in the country' and will end in Washington, D.C., where he plans to have 'a few choice words for the White House.'

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 in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement. The 'Streets of Minneapolis' song and tour are seen as a high-profile show of solidarity with the city's residents and their resistance against federal overreach.

The details

Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in late January, shortly after the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the city. The gritty music video for the song captures the chaos and fear experienced by Minneapolis residents, including the image of a 5-year-old boy surrounded by immigration agents. Springsteen says the tour will next head to other cities that have 'had to deal with ICE, ICE's terror' before concluding in Washington, D.C.

  • Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in late January 2026.
  • Springsteen will perform the song when he and the E Street Band kick off their 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour' at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • The tour will next head to Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles.
  • The tour will conclude on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American rock musician known for his socially conscious music and long-running feud with former President Donald Trump.

Renee Good

A Minneapolis resident who was shot and killed by federal officers during the large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the city.

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was also shot and killed by federal officers during the immigration enforcement operation.

Greg Bovino

The federal agent who was in charge of the immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis and was later pulled out of the city amid backlash.

Liam Conejo Ramos

A 5-year-old boy photographed surrounded by immigration agents, 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 will next head to Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles, 'two other cities where they had to deal with ICE, ICE's terror.' The tour will conclude on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C., where Springsteen said he'll have 'a few choice words for the White House.'

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 overreach and heavy-handed immigration enforcement tactics. The tour and 'Streets of Minneapolis' song serve as a high-profile show of solidarity with the city's residents and their fight for justice.