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Robert Smith promises The Cure will tour in 2027 and teases new music
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Robert Smith says The Cure will tour again in 2027, with the shows expected to feature new songs. He has not yet revealed when or where they will play, but the announcement gives fans an early sign of the band’s plans after a successful summer on the road.
Smith shared the news in a message marking The Cure’s shortlist for 6 Music’s 2026 Artists of the Year. The band played 29 shows between June and August; Smith also said three albums’ worth of songs were recorded during the *Songs of a Lost World* sessions. He has described one completed album as upbeat and pop-oriented, while another is darker.
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In short
- The Cure plans to tour in 2027.
- Smith says the shows will feature new songs.
- He says one follow-up album is complete.
How this story developed
- 1 hour ago Robert Smith says The Cure will play more concerts in 2027, with new songs expected in the set. The announcement gives fans an early indication that the band plans to return to the stage after a successful summer of touring.
- 1 hour ago Robert Smith says The Cure will tour again in 2027, with the shows expected to feature new songs.
Explained simply
The Cure are an English rock band formed in 1978, with singer and guitarist Robert Smith as their best-known member. Their music has ranged from accessible pop songs to darker, more atmospheric records, and Smith has led the band through changes in its line-up.
The band’s recent album, Songs of a Lost World, was released in 2024 after a long gap between studio albums. Smith says the recording sessions produced more material, including one completed album he describes as upbeat and another that is darker.
The Cure continue to attract listeners across generations, and their live shows are a major part of the band’s profile. A further tour would give fans a chance to hear how new material fits alongside songs from their decades-long catalogue.
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