The National's 2012 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
Dec 07, 2012 –
Dec 09, 2012
All Tomorrow's Parties - ATP 2012
The National / Local Natives / Kurt Vile / Sharon Van Etten / The Antlers / Perfume Genius / Trevor Powers / Wild Beasts / Wye Oak / Deerhoof / Kronos Quartet / Lower Dens / Menomena / Tim Hecker / Bear In Heaven / My Brightest Diamond / Boris / Suuns / Owen Pallett / Kathleen Edwards / This Is The Kit / Stars of the Lid / Hauschka / Dark Dark Dark / Nico Muhly / Megafaun / Hayden / Buke and Gase / so percussion / Richard Reed Parry / Mark Mulcahy / Michael Rother / Philistines Jr. / The Violators / Pedro Soler & Gaspar Claus / Ethan Lipton’s ‘no Place to Go’ Show all bands
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Pontins Camber Sands Holiday Park Camber, UK
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Oct 30, 2012
Rufus Wainwright / Doveman / Justin Vivian Bond / Toshi Reagon / John Cameron Mitchell / They Might Be Giants / The National Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Oct 04, 2012
The National
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Emery Theatre Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Sep 15, 2012
Campus Inter / The National Mediencampus Villa Ida Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Sep 01, 2012
The National / Chris Cornell

Obama Campaign Rally

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Living History Farms Urbandale, Iowa, United States
Jul 06, 2012
Bryce Dessner / Sufjan Stevens / Nico Muhly / The National
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Salle Pleyel Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jan 21, 2012
Campus Inter / The National Mediencampus Villa Ida Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
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
Post-Punk Revival
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2024 47 concerts
2023 53 concerts
2022 46 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 23 concerts
2019 77 concerts
2018 75 concerts
2017 63 concerts
2016 21 concerts
2015 10 concerts
2014 86 concerts
2013 86 concerts
2012 7 concerts
2011 104 concerts
2010 119 concerts
2009 32 concerts
2008 87 concerts
2007 122 concerts
2006 25 concerts
2005 112 concerts
2004 50 concerts
2003 84 concerts
2002 35 concerts
2001 30 concerts
1999 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The National had?

The National has had 1,397 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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