The National return home to Cincinnati this spring, hosting a weekend celebration of music, art, and cultural connections. The band will perform two unique sets over two days at Smale Park. Each day will feature curated support from 20+ acts across two stages.
Homecoming will complement MusicNOW festival, the renowned contemporary music festival founded by Bryce Dessner in 2006. MusicNOW will open Friday evening, April 27, and feature a variety of world-class contemporary classical, electronica, folk and alternative rock concerts, with special exhibitions and talks throughout the festival weekend.
Ticket Price: $149.50 (GA); $349.50 (VIP)
Headliners
Festival lineup
- Alvvays
- Ben Sloan
- Big Thief
- Electric Counterpoint & Garcia Counterpoint performed by Bryce Dessner
- Father John Misty
- Feist
- Future Islands
- Haven Counterpoint performed by Bryce & Aaron Dessner
- Julien Baker
- Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
- Lanz Projects
- Lisa Hannigan
- Lord Huron
- Moses Sumney
- Mouse on Mars
- Sam Amidon
- Spank Rock
- The Breeders
- The National
Previous Years
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