The Cure are set to headline the 2026 Open'er Festival and embark on a European tour, marking their return with a new album confirmed as complete and a separate upbeat pop project in development. Olivia Rodrigo collaborated with Robert Smith on a new track, 'What’s Wrong With Me,' which debuted at Primavera Sound, while the band also performed rare and classic songs during their tour kickoff. Meanwhile, Reeves Gabrels celebrated his 70th birthday, and the band's lineup was expanded with Eden Gallup joining live performances.