The National at 3Arena
Date & Time
Saturday 26 September 2026
7:30pm
Location
3Arena
Docklands
Price
From €55
The National are one of the greatest bands of their generation. Matt Berninger’s baritone vocals, the Dessner brothers’ intricate arrangements, and songs of quiet emotional devastation have made them essential listening. The 3Arena show is a rare Dublin date.
What to Expect
A set spanning their career from ‘Alligator’ through ‘Boxer’, ‘High Violet’, ‘Sleep Well Beast’, and beyond. ‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’, ‘Fake Empire’, ‘About Today’, ‘Mr. November’, and ‘I Need My Girl’ are all contenders. The National live are intense, building from whispered beginnings to overwhelming crescendos.
Good to Know
- Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm
- Standing and seated
- Tickets from Ticketmaster
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