The Cure Performs Rarities at Primavera Sound 2026 and North Festival; Robert Smith Debuts Olivia Rodrigo Collab
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The Cure had a busy weekend headlining Primavera Sound 2026 in Barcelona and closing the North Festival in Porto, Portugal. During their Primavera set, they performed rare tracks including "Mint Car" from Wild Mood Swings and "alt-end" from their 2004 self-titled album. Frontman Robert Smith also made a surprise appearance during Olivia Rodrigo's Primavera set to debut their collaboration "what's wrong with me."
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On Saturday, they headlined Primavera Sound 2026 at Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum and performed some rarities.
The following day frontman Robert Smith made a special appearance during bestie Olivia Rodrigo's surprise Primavera set for the debut of their collab 'what's wrong with me.'
Last night's set, at Estádio do Bessa, included some of the rarities performed during their Primavera set: Wild Mood Swings' 'Mint Car' and 'alt-end' from 2004's self-titled.
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