Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Phoenix: Ultimate guide to Footprint Center
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Bruce Springsteen hasn’t played a concert in Phoenix since 2016, when the E Street Band hit Talking Stick Resort Arena (now called Footprint Center) on the River Tour, revisiting the 1980 masterstroke that gave the world “Hungry Heart” while topping Billboard’s album chart, a Springsteen first.
His first concert back on Tuesday, March 19, also finds Springsteen relaunching a tour cut short in 2023 as thousands of fans were left Googling the phrase “peptic ulcer disease.”
Rolling Stone hailed the opening night of the tour he’s about to resume as "ecstatic and emotional." Spin called it a "must-see."
With a guy like Springsteen, though, anything less than a "must-see” would pretty be disappointing, especially with the E Street Band on board.
As for those health concerns, Springsteen announced that he was symptom free on the Nov. 20 episode of his E Street Radio show “From My Home to Yours.”
Here’s everything you need to know about Bruce Springsteen's Phoenix concert, including where to park for Footprint Center, the clear bag policy and who's in the E Street Band.
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Who is in the E Street Band in 2024?
Here's the current lineup of the E Street Band:
Official
Bruce Springsteen: lead vocals, guitars, harmonica, keyboards (1972-1989, 1995, 1999-present).
Garry Tallent: backing vocals, bass (1972-1989, 1995, 1999-present).
Roy Bittan: piano, accordion, keyboards (1974-1989, 1995, 1999-present).
Max Weinberg: drums, percussion (1974-1989, 1995, 1999-present).
Steven Van Zandt: harmony and backing vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, mandolin (1975-1984, 1995, 1999-present).
Nils Lofgren: backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, accordion (1984-1989, 1995, 1999-present).
Patti Scialfa: harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, synthesizers (1984-1989, 1995, 1999-present).
Current touring members
Soozie Tyrell: backing vocals, violin, percussion, acoustic rhythm guitar (2002-present).
Charles Giordano: organ, accordion, synthesizer (2008-present).
Curtis King: backing vocals, percussion (2009-2014, 2023-present).
Jake Clemons: backing vocals, saxophones, percussion (2012-present).
Michelle Moore: vocals (2012–2014, 2023-present).
Lisa Lowell: vocals (2023-present).
Ada Dyer: vocals (2023-present).
Anthony Almonte: percussion, backing vocals (2023-present).
Current members of the E Street Horns
Ed Manion: tenor and baritone saxophone, percussion (1989, 2012-2014, 2023-present).
Curt Ramm: trumpet (2009, 2012–2014, 2023-present).
Barry Danielian: trumpet (2012-2014, 2023-present).
Ozzie Melendez: trombone (2023-present).
Where is Bruce Springsteen playing in Phoenix?
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be at Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., in downtown Phoenix, on Tuesday, March 19.
Can I still buy tickets to Bruce Springsteen Phoenix tickets?
Six days out, tickets were available on ticketmaster.com.
How much are Bruce Springsteen Phoenix tickets?
Verified resale tickets for the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concert at Footprint Center are available at ticketmaster.com.
What time should I arrive for Bruce Springsteen's concert?
Footprint Center doors open at 6 p.m. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Can I bring water to Footprint Center?
No outside food, beverages, coolers, bottles or cans may be brought into Footprint Center, although one sealed plastic water bottle is allowed per guest for Suns, Mercury and Rattlers games. Sealed water bottles may be prohibited for select concerts.
Children's items such as baby bottles and formula will be allowed.
Footprint Center bag policy: Can I bring a purse inside?
Standard backpacks are not permitted inside Footprint Center.
Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses and diaper bags that have the appearance of a standard backpack and media backpacks are allowed as long as they meet the NBA bag-size requirements of 14 by 14 by 6 inches.
Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines. Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes for quickest entry.
What is prohibited at Footprint Center for concerts?
The following items are not allowed inside Footprint Center for concerts:
Backpacks (with the exception of single-compartment drawstring bags that meet the NBA bag-size requirements and media backpacks that have been screened at the media entrance. Purses and diaper bags are allowed provided that they meet the size requirements.
Bottles, cans and coolers.
Video and recording devices including Go Pros & Google glasses.
Fireworks.
Illegal substances.
Laser pointers.
Outside food and beverages.
Whistles, horns or other noise makers.
Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
Computers and laptops.
Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guest is in seats.
Selfie sticks.
Offensive clothing or masks.
Footprint Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.
Can I bring a sign to Footprint Center?
Banners and signs are allowed at Footprint Center; they must be constructed of flame-retardant material. Signs must be made of a soft material that can be folded (e.g. poster board or cloth). Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.
Banners and signs must be hand held and may not obstruct the view of other guests or Footprint Center advertising signage or be temporarily or permanently affixed to the building structure. Footprint Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign. Signs should not be larger than 11 by 17 inches.
Bruce Springsteen tour setlist 2024
Springsteen isn't changing up the setlist as much as he used to, but last year's setlists were different enough that there's no go-to setlist.
These songs were in heavy rotation in 2023:
"Dancing in the Dark," "Backstreets," "Badlands," "Because the Night," "Born to Run," "Kitty's Back," "Last Man Standing," "Prove It All Night," "She's the One," "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," "The Promised Land," "The Rising," "Wrecking Ball," "Ghosts," "I'll See You in My Dreams," "No Surrender," "Glory Days," "Nightshift" (Commodores cover), "Letter to You," "Out in the Street," "Thunder Road," "The E Street Shuffle."
These songs also made a lot of setlists:
"Candy's Room," "Mary's Place," "Johnny 99," "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)," "Bobby Jean," "Born in the U.S.A."
And these songs were played at least four times in 2023:
"Darlington County," "The River," "Trapped" (Jimmy Cliff cover), "Darkness on the Edge of Town," "Death to My Hometown," "My Love Will Not Let You Down," "Working on the Highway," "My Hometown," "Pay Me My Money Down" (the Weavers cover), "Burnin' Train," "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" (Ben E. King cover), "Night," "Land of Hope and Dreams," "Atlantic City," "I'm on Fire," "Lonesome Day."
Is Footprint Center cashless?
Cash is not accepted at Footprint Center. Use Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover.
You can convert cash onto a preloaded Mastercard by visiting one of the venue's reverse ATMs near the Ticket Office or Section 218.
Footprint Center smoking policy
Footprint Center is a smoke-free facility with no designated smoking area outside. Smoking of all kinds including e-cigarettes is prohibited. Guests who fail to comply will be asked to cease smoking. Those continuing to violate the policy will be ejected.
Footprint Center reentry policy
Reentry is not available for any games, concerts or events at Footprint Center.
Footprint Center lost and found
Contact a Footprint Center staff member for assistance. Found items may be turned in to the Guest Services Office. Guests may also call the Footprint Center Security department at 602-379-2055.
First aid at Footprint Center
In the event of an emergency, notify any Footprint Center representative or uniformed police officer to ensure that emergency personnel are notified.
Paramedics and EMTs are present during all events at Footprint Center. First aid is located on the main concourse across from Section 116.
Footprint Center parking
Footprint Center has more than 700 parking spaces, including parking for guests with disabilities. Parking prices vary by event. Call the Footprint Center Parking Office at 602-379-2003 for specific information.
You can purchase parking at Footprint Center and nearby lots in advance at parkwhiz.com.
Footprint Center driving directions
Footprint Center is at 201 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix.
If you're coming from north Phoenix/Scottsdale:
Take State Route 51 south to Interstate 10 East interchange. Exit I-10 at Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Footprint Center.
If you're coming from west/southwest Phoenix:
Take Interstate 10 East to Seventh Avenue exit. Turn right on Seventh Avenue to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Footprint Center is on the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.
If you're coming from east Phoenix:
Take Loop 202 west to I-10 west. Take I-10 west to Seventh Street exit. Turn left on Seventh Street to Washington Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Footprint Center.
If you're coming from northwest Phoenix/ Glendale:
Take Interstate 17 south to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Footprint is on the corner of Jefferson Street and First Street.
If you're coming from the East Valley:
Take I-10 west to Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn left on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Footprint Center.
Valley Metro light rail to Footprint Center
In partnership with Valley Metro light rail, Footprint Center and the Phoenix Suns have established the Rail Ride Event program, which allows guests who purchase a ticket to an event at Footprint Center to ride Valley Metro light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event.
Valley Metro will recognize Footprint Center event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.
Two important things to know:
You must have your event ticket on your person when riding light rail and must show your ticket to a fare inspector upon request. Failure to show a valid ticket can result in fines ranging from $50 to $500.
Footprint Center event tickets are good for light rail only; they are not valid as bus fare.
Valley Metro park and ride locations
Here's a list of Valley Metro park and ride lots:
Phoenix: 19th and Dunlap avenues, 19th and Montebello avenues, 19th Avenue and Camelback Road, Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, Central Avenue and Camelback Road and 38th and Washington streets.
Tempe: Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard, McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard, Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard.
Mesa: Sycamore and Main Street; Mesa Drive and Main Street; Gilbert Road and Main Street.
Where are Uber and Lyft at Footprint Center?
There are four recommended pickup/dropoff spots for ride shares: First and Jefferson streets (Footprint Center Plaza); Second Street (The Ryan); Third Street (Phoenix Convention Center) and Jefferson Street (Hotel Palomar/Arrogant Butcher).
Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on X @EdMasley.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Bruce Springsteen Phoenix concert guide 2024: Tickets, setlist
