Robert Smith of The Cure performed at the Paléo Festival in Nyon and is set to headline the Nîmes Festival in 2026, where he has selected French duo Zélie Zéphyr as opening act. He has also joined The Rolling Stones on their new tracks 'Divine Intervention' and 'Jealous Lover', marking a notable collaboration. Smith has expressed criticism of the World Cup final halftime show and questioned Chris Martin's performance, while reflecting on his long-standing musical journey since his teenage years.