The National Concert History

The National is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 1999, by friends from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger in a distinctive, deep baritone. The rest of the band is composed of two pairs of brothers: Aaron Dessner (guitar, bass, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).

Date Concert Venue Location
May 15, 2008
The National

Boxer

The Olympia Theatre Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 14, 2008
The National
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Olympia Theatre Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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May 13, 2008
The National

Boxer

The Olympia Theatre Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 11, 2008
The National
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Aula Magna, Universidade de Lisboa Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
May 10, 2008
The National Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 03, 2008
The National
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Messiah College Grantham, PA
Apr 25, 2008 –
Apr 27, 2008
Coachella 2008
Diplo / The Bird and the Bee / Calvin Harris / MGMT / Jack Johnson / Vampire Weekend / Death Cab for Cutie / Duffy / Deadmau5 / My Morning Jacket / The Raconteurs / Cut Copy / Goldfrapp / Sia / M.I.A / The National / Chromeo / Justice / St. Vincent / Prince / Kate Nash / Stars / Slightly Stoopid / Aphex Twin / The Streets / The Cinematic Orchestra / Flogging Molly / Madness / Kavinsky / Fatboy Slim / Above & Beyond / John Butler Trio / Cold War Kids / Manchester Orchestra / Metric / Black Lips / Jamie T / Mark Ronson / Architecture In Helsinki / Rogue Wave / The Horrors / The Verve / Kraftwerk / Hot Chip / Tegan and Sara / Brett Dennen / Simian Mobile Disco / Santigold / A-Trak / Boys Noize / Gogol Bordello / Minus the Bear / Portishead / Pendulum / Animal Collective / Yelle / Rilo Kiley / Battles / Black Kids / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Enter Shikari / The Breeders / Aesop Rock / Serj Tankian / Shout Out Louds / Spiritualized / Does It Offend You, Yeah? / Booka Shade / The Cool Kids / Roger Waters / SebastiAn / Dwight Yoakam / Café Tacvba / múm / Modeselektor / Islands / Dan Deacon / Jens Lekman / Murs / Datarock / Uffie / Kid Sister / The Swell Season / New Young Pony Club / Reverend and The Makers / Man Man / Sasha / Perry Farrell / Midnight Juggernauts / Black Mountain / Les Savy Fav / Holy Fuck / I'm From Barcelona / The Field / Spank Rock / Love And Rockets / Dredg / Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks / Turbonegro / Scars On Broadway / Junkie Xl / Little Brother / dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip / Teenagers / Akron/Family / Yoav / VHS or Beta / Busy P / Bonde do Rolê / John Digweed / Autolux / Sons and Daughters / Para One / Surkin / Plastiscines / Dimitri from Paris / James Zabiela / Erol Alkan / Annuals / Swervedriver / American Bang / Linton Kwesi Johnson / Adam Freeland / Danny Tenaglia / Porter / Redd Kross / The Bees (UK) / Electric Touch / Yo Majesty / Austin TV / 120 Days / Grand Ole Party / Curses! / Professor Murder / Carbon/Silicon / Sandra Collins / Mirror / Luckyiam / Orgasmic / Vas Defrans / Jesse Murphy / Institubes Paris Terror Club / Devotchka Show all bands
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Empire Polo Club Indio, California, United States
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Mar 29, 2008
Broken Social Scene / The National / Apostle of Hustle / San Pascualito Rey / Chikita Violenta / estereox
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Salon 21 Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Mar 14, 2008
The National / Bryce Dessner / Glenn Kotche The Kitchen New York, New York, United States
Mar 13, 2008
The National The Kitchen New York, New York, United States
Mar 09, 2008
Phil Lesh and Friends / Gov't Mule / Grace Potter / of Montreal / The National

Langerado

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Langerado Big Cypress, FL
Mar 06, 2008 –
Mar 09, 2008
Langerado Music Festival 2008
The National / The Roots / The Avett Brothers / BASSNECTAR / 311 / Matisyahu / Thievery Corporation / of Montreal / Dr. Dog / Blind Melon / Ben Folds / Citizen Cope / Brett Dennen / Beastie Boys / Grace Potter / Built to Spill / Blitzen Trapper / Minus the Bear / The Wailers / Josh Ritter / Arrested Development / G. Love & Special Sauce / ani difranco / Shout Out Louds / Dan Deacon / Umphrey's McGee / Gov't Mule / Ghostland Observatory / Trevor Hall / R.E.M. / The Walkmen / STS9 / The Wood Brothers / Ozomatli / State Radio / Medeski, Martin & Wood / !!! (Chk Chk Chk) / Matt Pond PA / The Felice Brothers / Keller Williams / Busdriver / Pelican / The Bad Plus / The Disco Biscuits / Railroad Earth / Les Claypool / Martin Sexton / The New Mastersounds / Will Hoge / Antibalas / Perpetual Groove / Dark Star Orchestra / Sam Bush / Steel Train / Phil Lesh & Friends / Mickey Hart / American Bang / Dead Confederate / Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars / Ben Jelen / The Postmarks / Indigenous / That 1 Guy / TheNEWDEAL / Earl Greyhound / Pete Francis / The Heavy Pets / Funky Meters / Jonah Smith / Backyard Tire Fire / Hoots & Hellmouth / Dynamites / Spam Allstars / Raq / Pnuma Trio / Golem / Benevento-russo Duo / Awesome New Republic / American Babies / The Lee Boys / Yard Dogs Road Show / Chris Harford and the Band of Changes / Palominos / Phix / School of Rock Allstars / Langerado Music Fesival Show all bands
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Big Cypress, Florida, United States
Feb 28, 2008
Phosphorescent / The National / Maps & Atlases
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Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, Kimmel Center, NYU New York, New York, United States
Feb 23, 2008
The National / My Brightest Diamond
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Howard Gilman Opera House, BAM New York, New York, United States
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Feb 22, 2008
The National
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Howard Gilman Opera House / BAM New York, New York, United States
Feb 16, 2008
The National Hamilton College Rochester, New York, United States
Jan 23, 2008
The National / Clogs
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City Recital Hall Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 22, 2008
The National / Clogs
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City Recital Hall Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 21, 2008
The National / Clogs
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City Recital Hall Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Jan 19, 2008
The National Corner Hotel Richmond, Victoria, Australia

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Boston Calling Music Festival 2023
May 26 - 28, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  Added by Ross Mc Allister


Boston Calling Music Festival 2023
May 26 - 28, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  Added by Ross Mc Allister


Boston Calling Music Festival 2023
May 26 - 28, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  Added by Ross Mc Allister


The National / Patti Smith
Aug 18, 2023
 New York, New York, United States
  Added by Craig Mac


I'll Stick Around (with shane hawkins)


Boston Calling 2023 (Friday)
May 26, 2023
 Allston, Massachusetts, United States
  Added by Steve’s Concert Corner


Rope (with Violet Grohl)


Boston Calling 2023 (Friday)
May 26, 2023
 Allston, Massachusetts, United States
  Added by Steve’s Concert Corner

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Homecoming Festival 2018 on Apr 28, 2018 [942-small]

Homecoming Festival 2018
Apr 28 - 29, 2018
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Homecoming Festival 2018 on Apr 28, 2018 [943-small]

Homecoming Festival 2018
Apr 28 - 29, 2018
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Homecoming Festival 2018 on Apr 28, 2018 [943-small]

Homecoming Festival 2018
Apr 28 - 29, 2018
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Homecoming Festival 2018 on Apr 28, 2018 [944-small]

Homecoming Festival 2018
Apr 28 - 29, 2018
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Homecoming Festival 2018 on Apr 28, 2018 [944-small]

Homecoming Festival 2018
Apr 28 - 29, 2018
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Homecoming Festival 2018 on Apr 28, 2018 [945-small]

Homecoming Festival 2018
Apr 28 - 29, 2018
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Homecoming Festival 2018 on Apr 28, 2018 [945-small]

Homecoming Festival 2018
Apr 28 - 29, 2018
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The National / Courtney Barnett on Jun 24, 2019 [060-small]

The National / Courtney Barnett
Jun 24, 2019
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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The National / Courtney Barnett on Jun 24, 2019 [061-small]

The National / Courtney Barnett
Jun 24, 2019
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Pukkelpop on Aug 18, 2019 [046-small]

Pukkelpop
Aug 18, 2019
 Kiewit-Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium
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Boston Calling on May 26, 2023 [561-small]

Boston Calling
May 26, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Boston Calling on May 26, 2023 [562-small]

Boston Calling
May 26, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The National had?

The National has had 1,401 concerts.

What genre is The National?

The National is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Post-Punk, Modern Rock, Indie Folk, Stomp And Holler, Indietronica, Orchestra, Chamber Pop, Piano Rock, Irish Rock, Big-Music, and Post-Punk Revival.

When is the next The National concert?

The next The National concert is on May 29, 2024 at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The bands performing are: Lana Del Rey / Vampire Weekend / Phoenix / The National / Charli XCX / Troye Sivan / Deftones / Mitski / Justice / PJ Harvey / Pulp / Blonde Redhead / Peggy Gou / Roosevelt / American Football / Voxtrot / The Lemon Twigs / Yeule / HTRK / Ratboys / Royel Otis / Sofia Kourtesis / The Last Dinner Party / Wolf Eyes / Model/Actriz / Balming Tiger / Nieve Ella / Lisasinson / dogstar / Chelsea Wolf / Viuda.

When was the last The National concert?

The last The National concert was on March 09, 2024 at Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. The bands that performed were: The National / Fleet Foxes / Annie Hamilton.

What setlist does The National play live?

The songs that The National performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 06, 2024 concert at Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:

  1. Once Upon a Poolside
  2. Weird Goodbyes
  3. Eucalyptus
  4. Demons
  5. Afraid of Everyone
  6. The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness
  7. Apartment Story
  8. This Is the Last Time
  9. Lemonworld
  10. Humiliation
  11. Murder Me Rachael
  12. Abel
  13. Slipping Husband
  14. Mistaken for Strangers
  15. Sorrow
  16. Deep End (Paul's in Pieces)
  17. Grease in Your Hair
  18. Smoke Detector
  19. Carin at the Liquor Store
  20. Graceless
  21. Send for Me
  22. Runaway
  23. Bat Child
  24. Mr. November
  25. Terrible Love
  26. About Today

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