The National’s Homecoming Festival returns in 2023 with Patti Smith, Pavement, The Walkmen
The National just released their ninth album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. And now, the long-running indie stalwarts have announced the return of their Homecoming Festival, which takes place September 15-16. The fest will feature performances by The National on both nights. Also on the Homecoming Festival lineup are Patti Smith and Her Band, Pavement, The Walkmen, Arooj Aftab, Weyes Blood, Snail Mail, Bartees Strange, Carriers, Julia Jacklin, The Drin (who are responsible for three great albums in the past year), and Leo Pastel.
Single day, weekend and VIP tickets go on sale on Friday, May 19.
Read our reviews of recent albums by Arooj Aftab, Weyes Blood and Bartees Strange. The National’s Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers, which turns 20 this year, is featured on our list of the Best Albums of 2003.