Bruce Springsteenwants his No Kings message to be heard around the world.
For the kickoff of the 20-dateLand of Hope & Dreams Tour– fittingly taking place in Minneapolis, a recent hotbed of political uprising – the first two songs of the set will stream for free on Springsteen'sYouTube channel.
The March 31 concert at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis will launch at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Springsteen's touris strategically routed with the first few dates landing in cities heavily targeted byImmigration and Customs Enforcement. Following Minneapolis, the band will perform in Portland, Oregon April 3 and Los Angeles April 7 and 9. The tour ends May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., the only stadium date.
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"The tour is going to be political and very topical about what's going on in the country," Springsteentold the Minnesota Star Tribuneon March 23. "Minneapolis and St. Paul, that was the place I wanted to begin it, and I wanted to end it in Washington."
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Springsteen and the E Streeters will be joined by longtime comrade for social justice causes, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.
Morello also guested with Springsteen during theNo Kings rallyin Minneapolis on March 28. The gathering was one of more than 3,000 nationwide to protest the policies and leadership of PresidentDonald Trump.
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen took the stage on March 28, 2026, to perform his protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul on Saturday. Springsteen performed during a "No Kings" protest — the third nationwide "No Kings" protest held against the Trump administration. Musicians Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers were also scheduled to perform at the protest." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (L) introduces Springsteen during a "No Kings" protest." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Walz speaks during a "No Kings" protest." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks outside the Minnesota State Capitol." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Demonstrators and their dog gather for a "No Kings" protest." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Demonstrators gather for a "No Kings" protest." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Demonstrators gather at a nearby park before marching to the "No Kings" protest." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Rock legendBruce Springsteentook the stage on March 28, 2026, to perform his protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul on Saturday.Springsteenperformed during a"No Kings" protest— the third nationwide "No Kings" protest held against the Trump administration. Musicians Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers were also scheduled to perform at the protest.
Springsteen performed his recently written song, "Streets of Minneapolis," which he penned over a weekend in January as a reaction to the fatal shootings of Minneapolis residentsRenee Good and Alex Pretti.
"This past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis. Well, they picked the wrong city. The power and the solidarity of the people of Minneapolis, of Minnesota, was an inspiration to the entire country," Springsteen said, and then added of Good and Pretti, "Their bravery, their sacrifice, and their names will not be forgotten."
Contributing: Chris Jordan
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Bruce Springsteen to stream first two songs of new tour on YouTube