About this show

The National brings the First Two Pages of Frankenstein Tour routing to XL Center in Hartford, CT on Friday, September 4, 2026. The booking pairs the act with a multi-purpose indoor arena (16,000-seat), which sits at the arena-scale end of the room sizes on this tour. Setlists often include unreleased material being workshopped on the road; recording is usually permitted but flash photography is not.

The First Two Pages of Frankenstein Tour routing builds on The National's catalog (the act traces its origin to Cincinnati, OH) and draws on the act's most recent body of work. Openers on indie tours are frequently artists worth the early arrival — lineups are curated rather than commercial.

Production design has been carried consistently across the tour, with minor deviations for venue ceiling height.

Doors typically open ninety minutes before the printed start time at this venue.

Rideshare drop-off zones are clearly marked but often back up after the show; a four-block walk to a side street tends to be the fastest exit strategy.

Verified-resale prices for this routing have hovered close to face value at most stops, with floor sections trading at the highest premium.

Companion seating is offered alongside accessible positions at no extra charge; verify by calling the venue ahead of arrival.

Cashless payment is the default at the venue's merch stands; cards and contactless mobile wallets are both accepted.

Tickets, official venue policies, and any updated start times should be confirmed via XL Center's box office on the day of the show. Additional openers will be announced closer to the date.

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