Bruce Springsteen Launches Political U.S. Tour with 'Streets of Minneapolis'

The New Jersey rocker released the song amid nationwide outcry over federal shootings in the city.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:23pm

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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 was released in January amid nationwide protests over the shooting deaths of two residents by federal officers. Springsteen says 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 federal immigration enforcement actions.

Why it matters

Springsteen's decision to launch his tour in Minneapolis and lead with 'Streets of Minneapolis' underscores the song's role as a rallying cry for the city's residents in the face of federal crackdowns. The tour is expected to bring Springsteen's progressive political views to the forefront as he uses his platform to address issues like immigration enforcement and police violence.

The details

Springsteen will kick off the 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour' on Tuesday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, where he is expected to perform 'Streets of Minneapolis' as one of the first two songs. The song was released in late January amid nationwide protests over the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. Springsteen told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the tour will be 'political and very topical about what's going on in the country,' with plans to head next to Portland and Los Angeles - 'two other cities where they had to deal with ICE, ICE's terror' - before ending in Washington, D.C. on May 27.

  • Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in late January 2026.
  • The 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour' kicks off on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis.
  • Springsteen plans to perform the song as one of the first two songs at the Minneapolis concert.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A New Jersey-born rock musician known for his politically-charged music and progressive activism.

Renee Good

A Minneapolis resident whose shooting death by federal officers sparked nationwide protests.

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident whose shooting death by federal officers sparked nationwide protests.

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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.”

— Bruce Springsteen

“Minneapolis and St. Paul, that was the place that I wanted to begin it, and I wanted to end it in Washington.”

— 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,' before concluding in Washington, D.C. on May 27, where he 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 and lead with his new song 'Streets of Minneapolis' underscores the city's role as a flashpoint for national debates around federal immigration enforcement, police violence, and progressive activism. The tour is expected to amplify Springsteen's voice on these issues as he brings his music to cities that have grappled with similar challenges.