The National joined by Sufjan Stevens onstage in London

The National were joined by Sufjan Stevens and composer Nico Muhly onstage at London's O2 Academy Brixton last night (December 29).

Guitarist Aaron Dessner welcomed Stevens onto the stage for their song 'Afraid Of Everyone', which he performed guest vocals on.

Later on Nico Muhly – who arranged several songs on The National's latest album, 'High Violet' – joined the band for 'Sorrow'. Stevens and Muhly came back on for the encore, helping the band out for 'Terrible Love'.

Scroll down and click below to watch fan footage of the performance.

The date marked the first of three consecutive sold-out shows for The National at the venue. They play there again tonight and tomorrow before playing three sold-out nights at Dublin's Olympia.

The National played:

'Runaway'
'Anyone’s Ghost'
'Mistaken For Strangers'
'Slow Show'
'Squalor Victoria'
'Afraid Of Everyone'
'Bloodbuzz Ohio'
'Lit Up'
'Conversation 16'
'Little Faith'
'Sorrow'
'Green Gloves'
'Abel'
'Apartment Story'
'England'
'Fake Empire'
'Lemonworld'
'Mr November'
'Terrible Love'
'Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks'