Grand Opening Week

A week of music, celebration and cultural milestones leading to the opening of the
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.

In Spring 2026, the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opens its doors with a week-long celebration of sound, storytelling and shared cultural history.

From once-in-a-lifetime performances to our official public opening, Grand Opening Week brings together artists, supporters and the community for a historic series of events.

Grand Opening Week Schedule

Concert poster for "Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us" on June 4, 2026, at Monmouth University. Features artists Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Shemekia Copeland, Dropkick Murphys, Valerie June, Keb Mo, Bruce Springsteen, Trombone Shorty, Tony Trischka and more.

Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us (Night One)

Thursday, June 4 at 7:00pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Shemekia Copeland, Dropkick Murphys, Valerie June, Keb’ Mo’, Bruce Springsteen, Trombone Shorty, Tony Trischka and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.

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Concert poster titled "Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us" features an eagle and instruments. Celebrating 250 years of American music on June 5, 2026, at Monmouth University. Musical artists featuring Jackson Browne, Gary Clark JR, Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Stevie Van Zandt, Jimmie Vaughan and more.

Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us (Night Two)

Friday, June 5 at 7:00pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Jackson Browne, Gary Clark JR., Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Stevie Van Zandt, Jimmie Vaughan and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.

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Concert poster for "Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us" on June 4, 2026, at Monmouth University. Features artists Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Shemekia Copeland, Dropkick Murphys, Valerie June, Keb Mo, Bruce Springsteen, Trombone Shorty, Tony Trischka and more.

Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us (Night One)

Thursday, June 4 at 7:00pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Shemekia Copeland, Dropkick Murphys, Valerie June, Keb’ Mo’, Bruce Springsteen, Trombone Shorty, Tony Trischka and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.

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Concert poster titled "Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us" features an eagle and instruments. Celebrating 250 years of American music on June 5, 2026, at Monmouth University. Musical artists featuring Jackson Browne, Gary Clark JR, Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Stevie Van Zandt, Jimmie Vaughan and more.

Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us (Night Two)

Friday, June 5 at 7:00pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Jackson Browne, Gary Clark JR., Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Stevie Van Zandt, Jimmie Vaughan and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.

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Whether attending a performance or joining us after we open our doors, this is a moment to celebrate the power of music and its place in American history.

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