2022 | The National - Rock In Rio

The band set the tone with "Don't Swallow the Cap" and "Mistaken for Strangers".

The set closed with the high-octane duo of " Mr. November " and " Terrible Love ". Event Context Date: 18 June 2022. Venue: Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon, Portugal.

True to form, the energy peaked during the final songs, specifically " Terrible Love ," where Berninger’s vocals reached a breaking point, and he engaged in his signature crowd-walking. The National - Rock in Rio 2022

The 16-song set was a balanced journey through their discography, leaning heavily on the fan-favourite album Trouble Will Find Me .

They performed " Tropic Morning News ," which at the time was a fresh preview of their then-unreleased album First Two Pages of Frankenstein . The band set the tone with "Don't Swallow

Core staples like " Bloodbuzz Ohio ," " I Need My Girl ," and " Fake Empire " anchored the mid-section.

The National delivered a standout, emotionally charged performance at on June 18, serving as a primary sub-headliner for Muse on the Main Stage (Palco Mundo). Performance Highlights Event Context Date: 18 June 2022

The audience at Parque da Bela Vista responded with " existential sorrow " and deep emotional involvement, creating a sea of phones during the band’s more melodic moments. The Setlist