The Cure returned to the stage at North Festival in Maia, Portugal, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, marking their second live performance of the summer. During the set, Robert Smith and his band surprised fans by performing “Treasure” and “In Your House” for the first time in over a decade. The appearance followed the band’s headlining set at Primavera Sound in Barcelona two nights prior.
The band’s setlist in Maia featured a notable shift from their Primavera performance, incorporating tracks that had been absent from the previous show. “Treasure,” a song from the 1996 album Wild Mood Swings, made its first setlist appearance since 2013. Similarly, the Seventeen Seconds track “In Your House” was performed live for the first time since 2011.
Another surprise in Porto tonight!
The Cure have just played “In Your House” from Seventeen Seconds for the first time since 2011.
They dedicated the entire first encore to Seventeen Seconds, performing four songs from the album back-to-back:
• In Your House• M• Play… pic.twitter.com/12bwtMuhId
— The Fanbase files (@dror_nahum) June 7, 2026
Expanding the Setlist in Portugal
The performance at North Festival highlighted the band’s willingness to rotate deeper cuts into their live shows as they begin their 2026 summer tour. In addition to “Treasure” and “In Your House,” the band included “Want” and “M” in the Portugal set, both of which were not played during the Primavera Sound headline slot. The full setlist for the Maia show included a range of tracks, from “Alone” and “Pictures Of You” to staples such as “Just Like Heaven,” “Friday I’m In Love,” and “Boys Don’t Cry.”
The band’s recent activity follows their performance at London’s Troxy last November, which served as a celebration of their latest album, Songs Of A Lost World. That intimate show was attended by an audience of 3,000 people, including notable figures such as Billie Joe Armstrong, Ed O’Brien, Boy George, Stuart Braithwaite, and Pedro Pascal.
Collaborations and Future Releases
Beyond the band’s own tour dates, frontman Robert Smith has been involved in high-profile collaborations. On June 6, 2026, Smith joined Olivia Rodrigo during her surprise set at Primavera Sound to debut their new duet, “What’s Wrong With Me.” Following the performance, Rodrigo expressed her disbelief, stating, “I feel like I’m gonna cry. I can’t believe that’s a thing that happened in the real world and not just a figment of my imagination.”
Looking ahead, Smith has indicated that the band has significant new material in the pipeline. He previously confirmed that a follow-up to Songs Of A Lost World is “virtually finished,” with a third record also currently in development. Smith has also suggested that the band’s live celebrations may continue through their 50th anniversary in 2028, noting that the milestone is “looming on the horizon.”
Upcoming Tour Dates
The Cure’s 2026 summer tour continues with a performance at Nova Rock in Austria on Friday, June 12. Following the European dates, the band is scheduled to play a series of headline shows across the UK and Ireland:
- June 26: Marlay Park, Dublin
- June 28: Belsonic, Belfast
- August 21: Live From Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
- August 23: Edinburgh Summer Sessions, Royal Highland Showgrounds, Edinburgh
Fans looking for further information on the band’s upcoming performances or seeking to purchase remaining tickets for the UK and Ireland shows can visit the official tour outlets for updates. As the tour progresses, it remains to be seen which additional deep cuts the band may choose to reintroduce to their live repertoire.