Iconic '80s Band Announces Update on First World Tour in Three Years
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Olivia KlimekJanuary 18, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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The Cure, iconic punk-rock band of the 1980s, announced a series of European tour dates and festival headlining performances in phases throughout September and October 2025. Fans were ecstatic, as the last time the band toured was back in 2023. On Saturday morning, the band took to their instagram to share an update on ticket sales.
The Cure was formed in 1976 under the name Easy Cure by the members Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey, Lol Tolhurst and Porl Thomson. The Band dropped "Easy" in 1978 and released their debut album, Three Imaginary Boys in 1979, establishing them as key figures in the post-punk scene. In the years that followed, they released multiple hit albums, including Disintegration and Wish, further propelling them to global fame.
Drummer and keyboardist Lol Tolhurst, bass guitarist Porl Thompson, bassist Simon Gallup, English singer, songwriter and musician Robert Smith, drummer Boris Williams and keyboardist Roger O'Donnell of The Cure pose for a studio portrait during The Kissing Tour on July 30, 1987. Ross Marino/Getty Images
Throughout their career, The Cure has released 14 studio albums and earned numerous accolades, including two Brit Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, while Robert Smith received an Ivor Novello Award, usually cited as a band honor. They have received four Grammy Award nominations and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, solidifying their legacy within the rock and alternative-punk genres.
The Cure has been known for switching up their members, with the current lineup featuring Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper and Reeves Gabrels.
On Instagram, the band informed fans that all of the Ireland and U.K. 2026 tour dates have been officially sold out.
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In the comments, fans expressed their hope for additional dates.
"Will you come back to the United States 1 last time please?"
"Turkey is still waiting for you ❤️"
"2026 Australia please"
"London pls 🤞"
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