“The Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour” is a concert series starring American singer Bruce Springsteen along with his backing band, the E Street Band.
The tour began on February 1, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, marking their first joint tour since 2017. The tour is planned to conclude on July 3, 2025, in Milan.
Due to health issues affecting both Springsteen and band members, 24 tour dates were delayed and pushed to 2024. Additionally, four shows in May and June 2024 were rescheduled because of Springsteen’s vocal strain.
The multi-award-winning band recently concluded the European leg of their tour which started at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on May 5 2024 and toured different countries including Northern Ireland, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, before concluding with a show-stopping concert on July 27th in London, England at Wembley Stadium.
They started the month of August with the North American leg of their tour in the United States which started on August 15 at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. They recently finished their second concert of five concerts in the United States on August 23rd where they intrigued lovers of rock music with showstopping performances at the 42,000-capacity Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Further shows will be held in September at Washington DC, Baltimore before rounding up their current United States leg of their North American tour to Asbury Park on September 15.
The widely acclaimed tour will end 2024 with shows in Canada from October to November before drawing the show which has been a whirlwind across the globe to a close in Europe in 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know about the tour
Grossing projections
Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the embodiment of rock & roll,” Springsteen has sold over 140 million records worldwide, including more than 70 million in the United States, making him one of the top-selling artists globally. He is widely celebrated as an unparalleled live performer.
The 74-year-old has officially reached billionaire status, with Forbes estimating his net worth at $1.1 billion. The last few years have been particularly profitable for the iconic musician. In December 2021, Springsteen sold his masters and publishing rights to Sony Music in a deal that reportedly brought in around $500 million.
Since February of the previous year, Springsteen has been touring extensively, and despite some backlash over ticket prices and a few postponed shows, Bruce Springsteen tickets have generated $380 million in revenue, according to Variety. Additionally, Springsteen recently made his debut on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, featuring on Zach Bryan’s track “Sandpaper.”
Despite his unease with the symbols of wealth, Springsteen, New Jersey’s iconic guitar hero, has accumulated a significant fortune over a six-decade career. Forbes conservatively values his net worth at $1.1 billion, a figure built on his lifelong commitment to singing about his working-class origins. At 74, Springsteen continues to perform, embarking on tours and delivering three-hour shows. Known for his tireless work ethic, he remains dedicated to his craft, still connecting with fans globally.
Ticketing
- Visit renowned and trusted ticketing websites like Seatsnet.com.
- Check the availability and prices of tickets for different venues and dates.
- Endeavour to confirm the ticket fees and restrictions on ticket resales.
- Follow Springsteen on all social media accounts to get first-time updates and information about tickets and promotions.
- While following Springsteen handles for information, ensure to regularly check the ticketing websites if they’ve been sold out
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Extra ticket checks will be conducted at various points around the stadium before entry. Have your tickets ready to present to match day stewards upon request.
Concert-goers at should review the ticket terms and conditions to ensure a seamless event experience. Tickets may be voided if purchased second-hand. Therefore, fans are encouraged to buy tickets from reputable sellers like Seatsnets.net.
What to expect
The 2023 tour was distinctive as Springsteen toured without promoting a specific album. While the main set featured tracks from his last two albums, 2020’s “Letter To You” and 2022’s “Only The Strong Survive”, neither was heavily represented, with only a few songs from each played regularly.
Additionally, this tour marked the first time since 1988 that Springsteen and the E Street Band had a largely consistent setlist. Throughout their career, especially in recent decades, the band has been known for their unpredictable and varied setlists.
The 2023 US tour faced numerous cancellations and delays due to COVID outbreaks and band illnesses. After rescheduling some dates and taking time to recover, Springsteen is now doing better. The 2024 performances have seen a significant shift, with longer shows and more varied sets. Springsteen is departing from the setlist more often, making spontaneous changes, and playing location-specific songs like “Viva Las Vegas” in Las Vegas and “Youngstown” in Ohio. It’s evident that Springsteen is revitalized and enjoying this new phase of his tour.
Hungry Heart after-parties
Hungry Heart, a club night dedicated to Springsteen, is hosted by two passionate fans. It has been organised across different concert centres particularly in Europe. These events are known for their lively atmosphere and are a great way to continue the post-show excitement.
Show day
Springsteen rarely has an opening act, and his shows typically start on time or even a few minutes early. Arrive promptly to avoid missing any part of the performance. Springsteen’s concerts are known for their length, often spanning three to four hours without breaks, so it’s essential to eat before arriving and manage your drink intake to avoid frequent trips to the restroom.
Comfortable shoes are a must, as you’ll be standing for an extended period. While many fans queue outside the venue, a significant number will be socializing in nearby pubs and bars. Pre-show gatherings are frequently organized through online communities like the Facebook group Spring-Nuts, so check for any meetups before heading to the venue.
Listening back
Since 2014, Springsteen has made soundboard recordings of nearly all E Street Band shows available through live.springsteen.net. These recordings can be streamed or downloaded in various formats and are also sold on CD. Typically, the recordings are accessible within a week of the performance and feature cover art based on photographs from the show.
Items you can’t bring
Bags: Bags are prohibited at this event. The police authority has implemented a complete ban on bringing bags to major events, with exceptions only made if a valid medical certificate is provided.
Other items you can’t bring include
- Alcohol
- Animals (except assistance dogs)
- Backpacks/holdalls/rucksacks
- BBQs or any cooking apparatus
- Bicycles, scooters, roller skates
- Blowtorches
- Bottles
- Cans
- Cameras (DSLR/SLR) with a detachable lens
- Chairs
- Chinese lanterns
- Cooking apparatus
- Cutlery
- Drink
- Drones
- Fireworks/pyrotechnics
- Flags with poles
- Flares/distress flares/smoke flares
- Food
- Gazebos and parasols
- Gas cylinders/canisters
- Glass
- Knives
- Liquids (over 100ml)
- Illegal substances (drugs)
- Laser pens
- Legal/herbal highs (includes Nitrous Oxide and associated equipment including balloons)
- Megaphones
- Professional audio-visual recording equipment
- Pushchairs/prams
- Selfie Sticks
- Smoke bombs/canisters
- Sound systems
- Tablet PCs
- Tabards/High Viz Jackets
- Large Umbrellas
- Aluminium and glass drink containers, including perfume bottles
Plastic bottles over 500ml
- Vuvuzelas
Setlist
Fans of Springsteen and the E Street Band are well aware that concert setlists can vary greatly and are nearly impossible to forecast.
However, they’ve been a similarity in the rockstar setlist in the majority of his shows, particularly in the United States and Xsnoize has compiled a list of what to expect when Springsteen and his hand take the stage
Here’s the setlist in full
- So Young and in Love
- Lonesome Day
- No Surrender
- Prove It All Night
- Darlington County
- Ghosts
- Better Days
- The Promised Land
- Spirit in the Night
- Hungry Heart
- If I Was The Priest
- My City of Ruins
- Nightshift (Commodores cover)
- The River
- Last Man Standing (acoustic)
- Because The Night (Patti Smith cover)
- She’s The One
- Wrecking Ball
- The Rising
- Badlands
- Thunder Road
- Encore
- Born In The USA
- Born To Run
- Bobby Jean
- Dance in the Dark
- Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
- Twist and Shout (The Top Notes cover)
- I’ll See You In My Dreams (acoustic).
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