Bruce Springsteen with Full Band, Defend MN Benefit at First Avenue

Bruce Springsteen performs with band members at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance.
Bruce Springsteen performs with band members at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance.

Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside musicians Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert's purpose was to protest against ICE and immigration policies, reflecting a broader movement for immigrant rights.

Taken January 2026

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