Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off U.S. Tour in Minneapolis

The Boss returns to the city to launch his 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour' with a message against the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:59pm

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Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned to Minneapolis on Tuesday night to launch his latest U.S. tour, denouncing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the city and opening with a not-so-veiled salvo against the war in Iran.

Why it matters

Springsteen has long used his music as a platform to address social and political issues, and his return to Minneapolis - a city that has grappled with its own immigration debates - adds an extra layer of significance to the start of his new tour.

The details

Springsteen kicked off his 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour' with a performance of his classic song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' a nod to the city's history and its current challenges. Throughout the show, he continued to voice his opposition to the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies.

  • Springsteen returned to Minneapolis on Tuesday night to launch his latest U.S. tour.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter who has used his music to address social and political issues for decades.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

Springsteen's return to Minneapolis to launch his new tour serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring role that music can play in shaping social and political discourse, especially in times of division and uncertainty.