The Cure made a triumphant return to the Primavera Sound stage in Barcelona on Friday night. This marked their first performance in nearly two years, creating excitement among fans and concertgoers.
The Setlist Highlights
Frontman Robert Smith led the band through an impressive 29-song headlining set. The performance included several rare tracks and fan favorites:
- “Pictures of You”
- “Fascination Street”
- “In Between Days”
- “Just Like Heaven”
- “A Forest”
Among the surprises were the first live renditions of “2 Late” from the Lovesong B-side since 2019 and “Mint Car” from the Wild Moon Swings album, last performed in 2016. Additionally, “alt.end” returned to the setlist for the first time since 2018.
Encore Performance
The encore featured nine songs, including:
- “Wrong Number,” performed live for the first time since 2019
- “Hot Hot Hot!!!”
- “Let’s Go to Bed”
- “The Lovecats”
- “Friday I’m in Love”
- “Close to Me”
- “Boys Don’t Cry”
Fans enjoyed the nostalgic performance, especially with the inclusion of classic hits.
A New Lineup
This concert also introduced The Cure’s new six-member live lineup. Eden Gallup stepped in as the band’s bassist and keyboardist, succeeding the late Perry Bamonte, who passed away in December 2025 after a brief illness.
Future Plans
The Cure is set to participate in various UK and European festivals throughout the summer. Fans are eagerly awaiting news about their anticipated new studio album, adding to the excitement surrounding the band’s return.
Full Setlist Summary
| Song | Notes |
|---|---|
| Alone | |
| Pictures of You | |
| High | |
| A Night Like This | |
| Lovesong | |
| 2 Late | First live performance since 2019 |
| The Last Day of Summer | |
| Burn | |
| Fascination Street | |
| alt.end | First live performance since 2018 |
| The Walk | |
| Mint Car | First live performance since 2016 |
| In Between Days | |
| Just Like Heaven | |
| Trust | |
| Push | |
| Play for Today | |
| A Forest | |
| From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea | |
| Endsong | |
| Encore: Lullaby | |
| Hot Hot Hot!!! | |
| Wrong Number | First live performance since 2019 |
| Let’s Go to Bed | |
| The Lovecats | |
| Friday I’m in Love | |
| Close to Me | |
| Why Can’t I Be You? | |
| Boys Don’t Cry |
The Cure’s performance at Primavera Sound reinforced their status as iconic musicians, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next appearances.
