The Cure Returns to Stage After 18 Months, Plays Rare Deep Cuts at Primavera Sound
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Daniel Kreps
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Summary
The Cure played their first concert in 18 months at Barcelona's Primavera Sound festival on June 5, 2026. The headlining set featured several deep cuts performed live for the first time in years, including "2 Late," "Wrong Number," and "Mint Car." The article covers the band's return to the stage with Robert Smith leading the performance of these rare tracks.
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· 2 pulledThe Cure played their first show in 18 months Friday at Barcelona's Primavera Sound
2 Late, Wrong Number, and Mint Car among the rarities at Robert Smith and company's first concert since Nov. 2024
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