Dropkick Murphys Minneapolis Memorial Concert March 6 2026

Dropkick Murphys announce Minneapolis memorial show for Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Dropkick Murphys Concert

Can a punk rock anthem heal a neighborhood scarred by a tragedy?

On March 6, the Dropkick Murphys are putting that question to the test. Minneapolis is set to become the epicenter of Celtic-punk activism as the band hosts a dual-event memorial for Alex Pretti and Renee Good—two members of the community killed by ICE agents earlier this year.

With an acoustic set in the morning and a full-scale assault at the Palace Theatre at night, Ken Casey and his crew are making a loud, distorted statement: they stand in total solidarity with the families left behind.

The Heart of Whittier: The Black Forest Inn

While the night show at the Palace Theatre will capture the headlines, the soul of the event lies in the parking lot of the Black Forest Inn on 26th and Nicollet Avenue.

• The Location: Known locally as “Eat Street,” this spot is mere steps from where the tragedy occurred.
• The Atmosphere: It’s a free event designed for the neighbors. With local heavyweights like Kiss the Tiger and Obi Original joining the bill, the goal is to transform a site of mourning into a site of communal strength.
• The Fundraiser: While the gates are open for free, the buckets will be out for the South Minneapolis Families Fund and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

The Evolution of a Protest Song

The Dropkick Murphys have never been shy about their politics, but their latest move is a calculated nod to their roots.

They recently released “Citizen I.C.E.,” a searing re-imagining of their 2005 track Citizen CIA.

Why is the timing critical?

• The Reunion: The band’s 13th album, For The People, marked the return of Al Barr after a five-year hiatus to care for his mother. His gravelly vocals on The Vultures Circle High bring a weight to the band’s sound that feels essential for a “solidarity” show of this magnitude.
• The Message: By updating a track from The Warrior’s Code era, the band is bridging the gap between their “old-school” punk fans and the current generation of activists.

The Power of the “Livestream” Protest

In the past, protest concerts were local events. Today, the Dropkick Murphys are using the AlobishICE.live platform to turn a Minneapolis neighborhood issue into a global conversation.

What people get wrong about local benefit shows:

• It’s not just about the money: While rent support and aid efforts are the goal, the “livestream” element acts as a digital shield. The more eyes on the “Whittier neighborhood,” the harder it is for the national narrative to ignore the “Pretti and Good” families.
• Support the “Micro-Funds”: The band is focusing on hyper-local groups like Neighbors Helping Neighbors. The advice for fans? Skip the big national charities for one day and put your money directly into the South Minneapolis Families Fund. These are the groups that provide the actual “rent support” mentioned by the Whittier Alliance.

Strength in Resilience

“We are so proud of how Minnesota stood up,” Ken Casey stated. As March 6 approaches, the focus is shifting from the darkness of the “ICE agents” incident to the beauty of a community coming together.

Between the guest appearances of Billy Bragg and the local energy of the Shackletons, this isn’t just a concert; it’s a reclamation of Eat Street.

Key Takeaways:

• Date: March 6, 2026.
• Streaming: Global access via AlobishICE.live.
• Cause: Support for Whittier families and immigrant law aid.