Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Launch Land of Hope and Dreams Tour Across the USA

American rock legend Bruce Springsteen has officially announced his return to the stage with the E Street Band. The new concert tour, titled "Land of Hope and Dreams," will cover 20 cities in the United States. The inaugural concert is scheduled for March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, with the tour finale taking place on May 27 in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.. For the musician, this is a continuation of the project he toured across Europe with last year, including San Sebastian in Spain. The E Street Band will once again join forces with the frontman to present a program blending classic rock with a strong political message. The tour announcement served as a platform for Springsteen to express firm opposition to the current political situation in the USA. The musician sharply addressed the presidency of Donald Trump, calling him an "aspiring king" and criticizing his administration as corrupt. The artist emphasized that the upcoming concerts are intended to be a manifesto for freedom and democracy, declaring that "help is on the way." In the context of public debate, references also appeared to the power of tech giants, whose representatives, such as Elon Musk, are sometimes described as "technological feudal lords." Bruce Springsteen has been engaged in social issues for decades; his 1984 album "Born in the U.S.A.," though often misinterpreted as purely patriotic, was in fact a critical look at the situation of Vietnam War veterans and the plight of the working class.„We will play in your cities in defense of democracy. Help is on the way.” — Bruce Springsteen20 — concerts are planned as part of the American tour The choice of Minneapolis to launch the tour is not accidental, as the artist has previously performed high-profile protest concerts there. Critics note that Springsteen deliberately ends the tour in Washington, D.C., which is meant to symbolically seal his political message at the heart of American power. Fans and commentators expect the performances to be filled not only with music but also with calls for civic engagement. The tradition of American rock musicians' engagement in politics dates back to the 1960s and 1970s, when festivals like Woodstock became venues for protests against war and social inequalities.Springsteen Tour Schedule: March 31, 2026 — Tour launch in Minneapolis; May 27, 2026 — Final concert in Washington, D.C.