The National at First Direct Arena

Johnny James, Managing Editor
The National

The National at First Direct Arena, Leeds 8 December 2019 Tickets from £33.25 — Book now

Following their much-celebrated album, I Am Easy to Find, The National are bringing their melancholy alternative rock to Leeds’ First Direct Arena this December.

The National at First Direct Arena, Leeds 8 December 2019 Tickets from £33.25 Book now

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