The Cure have been confirmed as Sunday headliners for Rock en Seine 2026, marking their return to the French festival after a seven-year absence. The English rock legends will close the festival’s final day on 30 August 2026 at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, with tickets for Sunday’s show going on sale this Wednesday, 17 September at 4pm UK time.
The announcement follows the band’s recent release of their fourteenth studio album, “Songs Of A Lost World,” in late 2024, with strong rumours suggesting a follow-up album is planned for 2026. Robert Smith will be joined by his current lineup including bassist Simon Gallup, drummer Jason Cooper, keyboardist Roger O’Donnell and guitarist Reeves Gabrels for what promises to be another expansive performance from the British rock titans.
Rock en Seine 2026 will run from 26-30 August, with the full festival lineup set to be announced shortly. The Cure’s last appearance at the festival was in 2019, making their return a highly anticipated addition to next year’s edition.
Read the official press release in full below:
7 years after their historic first show at Rock en Seine in 2019, English band The Cure have announced their return to the main stage at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. On Sunday 30 August 2026, they will bring the festival’s final day to a spectacular close, true to their reputation for delivering expansive, generous performances where the intensity never wanes.
Active for nearly five decades, these titans of British rock released their fourteenth studio album, the sublime and powerful Songs Of A Lost World, at the end of 2024, and rumour is strong that a follow up is scheduled for release in 2026. Robert Smith, the singer with the ever-youthful voice and divinely dark charisma, will be accompanied on stage by loyal bassist Simon Gallup, drummer Jason Cooper, keyboardist Roger O’Donnell and guitarist Reeves Gabrels.
With the 2025 edition of Rock en Seine barely over, the adventure continues with the promise of a legendary band returning for a monumental show. The rest of the line-up will be announced very soon, so mark your calendars for 26 to 30 August 2026 for another unforgettable edition!
The full line up will be announced very shortly!
SAVE THE DATE – Rock en Seine will be back August 26-30 2026.
Tickets for the Sunday 30th August will go on sale on Wednesday 17th September at 4pm (UK time) on rockenseine.com
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