30 years of News, rumors, minutiae about The Cure
From Open'er festival:
The Cure headlines Open'er ’26!
⚡️An absolute icon of British rock & alternative - 14 albums, including last year's phenomenal Songs Of A Lost World. On Friday, July 3, @thecure takes over Orange Main Stage. See you in @MiastoGdynia in 9 months!
🎫 Limited FanTix available only on Oct 7, from noon until the end of the day (or while stocks last) for Open’er or Alter Art newsletter subscribers. You will receive an email with access on Oct 7 morning. → opener.pl → alterart.pl/newsletter
From The Cure:
PRE-SALE TICKETS FOR UK & IRELAND SUMMER FESTIVALS ON SALE NOW!
DUE TO DEMAND WE HAVE EXTENDED THE REGISTRATION WINDOW FOR PRE-SALE ACCESS. REGISTER NOW AT THECURE.COM
From The Cure:
2026 UK & IRELAND SUMMER SHOWS
DUBLIN / BELFAST / MANCHESTER / EDINBURGH
FANS SIGNED UP TO THE MAILING LIST BY 10PM TONIGHT WILL GET PRE-SALE ACCESS!
REGISTER AT THECURE.COM
GENERAL SALE - FRIDAY 3RD OCT
From Love Andover:
The Cure’s Simon Gallup to Inspire Young Musicians at Andover Anarchy
By Ben Tuffin / September 28, 2025
Andover is about to get loud this
autumn as a brand-new youth-led punk festival storms into town – and it’s bringing with it a true music icon.
Andover Anarchy will take over The Lights on Wednesday 29th October 2025 from 4pm–9pm, offering a free night of live music, food, and rebellion for young people aged 11–18.
The festival, created by 15-year-old organisers Ally and Seren in collaboration with the Yellow Brick Road Project, is already shaping up to be a landmark event for Andover’s youth. Now, organisers have confirmed that Simon Gallup – legendary bassist of The Cure – will be making a special appearance.
Gallup, whose distinctive basslines have powered classics such as A Forest and Just Like Heaven, is one of the most influential figures in alternative music. His support for Andover Anarchy is a major boost for the town’s young musicians.
“Simon is passionate about supporting young people in music, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him with us,” said organisers Ally and Seren. “This festival is by young people, for young people – and with Simon joining us, it’s going to be unforgettable.”
The line-up will feature punk, rock, pop and solo acts, with the organisers still seeking two more bands to complete the bill. In true punk spirit, Ally and Seren want the festival to spark a new wave of creativity in Andover, inspiring young people to pick up instruments and make music of their own.
Alongside the music, there will be food trucks offering everything from Jamaican street food to festival favourites, plus affordable merchandise. Soft drinks will be available throughout – the event is strictly non-alcoholic.
Tickets are completely free but limited, and organisers are warning they are expected to go quickly.
Andover Anarchy promises five hours of energy, noise and community – all led by the next generation of rebels. With Simon Gallup in the house, it’s set to be a night that no young music fan in Andover will want to miss.
Event details
📅 Wednesday 29th October 2025
📍 The Lights, 3 West Street, Andover SP10 1AH
🕓 4–9pm
🎟 Free tickets: https://bit.ly/YBRP-Andover
-Anarchy
🔞 Ages 11–18 only
From Cork Live:
The Cure, Lewis Capaldi and Calvin Harris to headline Isle Of Wight Festival.
The festival will run from June 18 to June 21, with Capaldi headlining on the Friday, Harris on the Saturday and The Cure closing the event on the Sunday (June 21st).
Update: If you missed it, listen here (starts at 20: 45)...
Whole Wide World with Delphine Blue
https://wfuv.org/archives
Also on YouTube.
From Roger O'Donnell:
Tonight on WFUV I reveal all the secrets youve ever wanted to know about everything!!! 10pm New York time.... Not really, she tried though hahaha I talk about being sick getting better, raising money for Lymphoma foundation and next years shows..
Update: Roger says presale will start on Oct. 8th.
From Roger:
Who doesn’t love a 3D postcard??? So I made some and the first 100 people to post a photo of themselves with Projections vinyl will get a personalised signed copy…
From Primavera:
Register now to access festival ticket Fan Sale. Registration will be available until 28/09 at 23:59 (CEST). Fan Sale starts on 29/09 at 11:00 (CEST) and will last 24H or while stocks last.
💐 Fan Sale: https://bit.ly/3VCiY1Z
ℹ️ Info: https://bit.ly/46Q6v0Z
From The Cure:
THE CURE WILL HEADLINE Primavera Sound BARCELONA IN 2026.
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE ON TUESDAY 30TH AT 11 CEST AT PRIMAVERASOUND.COM/CA/BARCELONA
"Been on in my car for a long time."
Robert Smith quote about NewDad's excellent new album Altar.
Photos from Aaron Law.
From Reeves Gabrels:
I'm heading to Ft Wayne, Indiana this coming weekend to do some guitar demos for Reverend Guitars during Guitar Month festivities at Sweetwater. We'll be there Fri Sep 26th and Sat Sep 27th. 🎸
From Roger O'Donnell:
Back after 13 years the one and only Synthesist t shirt!! Coming soon
From The Cure:
THE CURE WILL HEADLINE NOVA ROCK FESTIVAL IN AUSTRIA NEXT SUMMER ON FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2026. TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT NOVAROCK.AT
Well, if Roger's comments, the promo photo for Rock en Seine, etc still left some doubt for you, Donna Bamonte confirms on her Facebook that Perry will not be with The Cure next year.
"Sadly not he is a bit poorly but we wish them well xxx ❤️ very blessed to see Perry play a second time and very cherished xxx"
All the best to you Perry! Hope you feel better asap! We all love you!
"Thursday morning 10-12 on Do.You radio with Charlie and Ian premiering my new album Projections. Dissecting the tracks playing some love Moog. What more could you ask for?????"
Update: interview is archived here:
Update 2: Tickets go on sale today at 5pm cet.
In the US that's...
11am eastern
10am central
9am mountain
8am pacific
5am Hawaii
Update: Roger says this is just the 1st one announced...
"First of the summer to announce... cant wait X"
And in a reply (on Bluesky) to a question about more shows:
"It's very unlikely we would only play one festival now isnt it!"
From The Cure:
THE CURE WILL RETURN TO FRANCE NEXT SUMMER TO HEADLINE ROCK EN SEINE ON SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2026. TICKETS FOR THE FESTIVAL AT THE DOMAINE NATIONAL DE SAINT-CLOUD GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY AT 5PM CET VIA ROCKENSEINE.COM
From Roger:
Today is Lymphoma Giving day and if you can spare anything it will be very gratefully received. I was diagnosed in 2023 and thanks to research and some sci fi drugs I was back on stage a year later! Go to lymphoma.org/roger to donate and thanks X
So there are at least 2 color variants of this.
The one in Olivia's store is "on exclusive magenta and periwinkle transparent vinyl."
https://store.oliviarodrigo.com/products/live-from-glastonbury-a-bbc-recording-vinyl
From Olivia Rodrigo Daily:
First look at the Live From Glastonbury Light Blue + Cobalt Vinyl!
Coming to record stores on December 5th.
