Springsteen, Foo Fighters Set Oct. 3 Protest Concert as VIP Tickets Reach $1,500
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Updated · thebanner.com · May 28
Springsteen, Foo Fighters Set Oct. 3 Protest Concert as VIP Tickets Reach $1,500
18 articles · Updated · thebanner.com · May 28
Oct. 3 is the date for Power to the People at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, Jack Black and Tom Morello on the bill.
Tickets go on sale Saturday starting at $125, rising to $1,500 for VIP suites; net proceeds from VIP sales will go to human rights and social justice nonprofits.
Merriweather describes the event as non-partisan, but it arrives after Springsteen used his current tour and recent TV appearance to attack President Donald Trump and his administration.
The concert would mark Springsteen’s first performance at Merriweather and extends a broader musician-led protest push near Washington, just miles from the White House.
Can celebrity-led events effectively boost grassroots community organizing without overshadowing it?
Can a single-day festival generate the sustained momentum needed for long-term participation in social movements?
Power to the People Festival 2026: Inaugural Music and Activism Event Announced by Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen
Overview
The Power to the People Festival, officially announced by Tom Morello on May 27, 2026, during his tour with Bruce Springsteen in Washington D.C., is a new event inspired by Morello’s visits to the White House and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. These experiences shaped the festival’s focus on justice and activism. The festival aims to unite music, community, and social action, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and activists. With its roots in reflection and a call for engagement, the event is designed to inspire collective action and highlight the power of peaceful advocacy.