Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Announce 'Land of Hope and Dreams' U.S. Tour

Politically-charged tour kicks off in Minneapolis, wraps up near Trump's backyard in D.C.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are bringing their politically charged 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour to North America in the spring of 2026, kicking off on March 31 in Minneapolis and wrapping up on May 27 in Washington, D.C. The tour will feature songs that address the current state of American democracy and freedom.

Why it matters

Springsteen has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration and its policies, and this tour is seen as a rallying cry for those who believe in the core values of American democracy. The tour's routing, starting in Minneapolis and ending near Trump's backyard in D.C., is a symbolic message about the importance of defending democratic institutions.

The details

The tour will feature politically-charged songs like 'Rainmaker,' 'Long Walk Home,' and Bob Dylan's 'Chimes of Freedom.' Springsteen is also expected to perform the protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' which he wrote in response to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during an ICE crackdown in the city.

  • The tour kicks off on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN.
  • The tour wraps up on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter and the leader of the E Street Band, known for his politically-charged music and advocacy for progressive causes.

E Street Band

Springsteen's long-time backing band, known for their energetic live performances and contribution to Springsteen's politically-charged sound.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, whose administration's policies and actions have been heavily criticized by Springsteen.

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What they’re saying

“We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming! Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour. We will be rocking your town in celebration and in defense of America — American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution and our sacred American dream — all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.”

— Bruce Springsteen (rollingstone.com)

“If you believe in the power of law and that no one stands above it, if you stand against heavily-armed masked federal troops invading an American city, using gestapo tactics against our fellow citizens, if you believe you don't deserve to be murdered for exercising your American right to protest, then send a message to this president, as the mayor of the city said: ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”

— Bruce Springsteen (rollingstone.com)

What’s next

Ticket sales for the 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour will start on Friday, February 17, 2026.

The takeaway

Springsteen's politically-charged 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour is a rallying cry for those who believe in the core values of American democracy, which the artist sees as under threat from the Trump administration's policies and actions. The tour's routing, starting in Minneapolis and ending near Trump's backyard in D.C., is a symbolic message about the importance of defending democratic institutions.