Brooklyn based misery guts The National are to play their biggest gigs to date this spring.

The band, who are expected to release their eagerly-anticipated third album in early summer, play London’s Royal Albert Hall on 6th May. Supports have yet to be announced.

Their world tour this spring also includes dates at New York’s legendary Radio City Hall, and at Paris’ Zenith venue with the reunited Pavement.

Tickets for the Royal Albert Hall gig go on general sale Friday 29th January at this link, with presale information below.

If you’re on O2 you can get Priority Tickets to see The National at Royal Albert Hall next May. Tickets on sale 27th January. Terms apply.