Springsteen Announces 2026 Tour After ICE Outrage

The Boss to hit the road with E Street Band for 20-date 'Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour'.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen has announced a 20-date 'Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour' for 2026, with stops planned in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia. The tour announcement comes after Springsteen's recent outrage over the deadly shooting of two individuals by ICE agents in Minneapolis, which inspired him to write and release the protest anthem 'Streets of Minneapolis'.

Why it matters

Springsteen has been an outspoken critic of the Trump Administration's immigration policies, and the 'Streets of Minneapolis' song became a rallying cry against ICE operations. The upcoming tour is expected to feature the new politically-charged material alongside classic Springsteen hits, providing a platform for the artist to continue voicing his views on social and political issues.

The details

The 20-date tour will kick off on March 31 in Minneapolis and wrap up on May 27 in Washington, D.C. In between, Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in several Northeast cities, including Newark, Belmont Park, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Philadelphia. Tickets for most venues will go on sale on February 21.

  • The tour will kick off on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis.
  • Springsteen released the protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' on January 28, 2026, shortly after the deadly ICE shooting incident in the city.
  • Tickets for the tour will go on sale on February 21, 2026.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter and the leader of the E Street Band.

E Street Band

Springsteen's long-time backing band, known for their energetic live performances.

Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Two individuals who were shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, inspiring Springsteen to write the protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis'.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 'Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour' will go on sale on February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Springsteen's upcoming tour is expected to be a platform for the artist to continue his vocal criticism of the Trump Administration's immigration policies, as evidenced by the success of his protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' and his recent outspoken comments against ICE operations.