Legendary British rock band The Cure are heading back on the road for a massive European tour in the summer of 2026, and fans of the group’s famously gloomy, gothic sound are already bracing for an emotional rollercoaster.
Frontman Robert Smith, and his long-running band of melancholic misfits will show on July 3, 2026, at the Open’er Festival in Gdynia, Poland. It marks their first performance there in over a decade, a highly anticipated return for one of alternative rock’s most enduring acts.
A week later, The Cure will headline two exclusive nights at Berlin’s Wuhlheide on July 10 and 11, supported by Scottish post-punk band The Twilight Sad and Ireland’s Just Mustard. Fans can register for presale access beginning October 13, 2025, with general ticket sales opening October 17, 2025.
The tour will also include stops at several major European festivals, Primavera Sound in Spain, Nova Rock in Austria, Isle of Wight Festival in the U.K., Rock Werchter in Belgium, Øyafestivalen in Norway, and Rock en Seine in France.
While The Cure’s music is known for its darkly emotional themes, the band’s longevity and loyal fanbase remain impressive in an era dominated by short-lived pop trends. Hits like “Friday I’m in Love,” “Just Like Heaven,” and “Lovesong” continue to resonate with audiences across generations, proof that even songs drenched in heartbreak can stand the test of time.
For decades, The Cure have built their legacy on transforming sadness into something strangely beautiful, music that captures heartbreak, alienation, and longing, yet somehow feels comforting. That balance between melancholy and melody has made them one of the most beloved and influential rock bands of the last half-century.
For longtime fans, this tour promises a blend of nostalgia and catharsis, a reminder that while the world has changed drastically since The Cure’s 1980s heyday, their haunting melodies and poetic despair still offer something deeply human.
Full(?) List Of 2026 Dates
03/06/2026 – Primavera Sound, Barcelona
07/06/2026 – Primavera Sound, Barcelona
12/06/2026 – Nova Rock, Nickelsdorf
18–21/06/2026 – Isle of Wight Festival, Newport
26/06/2026 – Marley Park, Dublin
28/06/2026 – Belsonic, Belfast
03/07/2026 – Open’er Festival, Gdynia
05/07/2026 – Rock Werchter, Werchter
10/07/2026 – Wuhlheide, Berlin
11/07/2026 – Wuhlheide, Berlin
12/08/2026 – Øyafestivalen, Oslo
21/08/2026 – Live From Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
23/08/2026 – Summer Sessions, Edinburgh
30/08/2026 – Rock En Seine, Paris