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The Cure to Headline Outdoor Concerts Across UK and Ireland in Summer 2026
1 Oct, 2025
Summary
- The Cure to perform outdoor shows in Dublin, Belfast, Manchester, and Edinburgh in 2026
- Kneecap joined Massive Attack for a huge gig at Wembley Arena in 2025
- Robert Smith surprised fans by joining Olivia Rodrigo on stage at Glastonbury 2025
In the summer of 2026, the legendary British band The Cure will headline a series of massive outdoor concerts across the UK and Ireland. The run of dates is scheduled to kick off in Dublin's Marlay Park on June 26, 2026, before continuing on to Belfast's Belsonic at Ormeau Park (June 28), Wythenshawe Park in Manchester (Aug. 21), and a night at the Royal Highland Showgrounds (Aug. 23) as part of the Edinburgh Summer Sessions.
Last year, in 2025, the Irish band Kneecap joined the iconic trip-hop group Massive Attack for a huge gig at Wembley Arena in London. Frontman Robert Smith of The Cure also made a surprise appearance at the Glastonbury Festival in 2025, joining pop star Olivia Rodrigo on stage to perform two of The Cure's anthems, "Friday I'm In Love" and "Just Like Heaven."
The Cure's upcoming outdoor shows in 2026 are expected to be a major draw for fans across the UK and Ireland, as the band continues to captivate audiences with their distinctive sound and enduring popularity.
