The Cure announce outdoor summer gig at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester

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The Cure have announced a Manchester gig at Wythenshawe Park

The Cure have announced a Manchester gig at Wythenshawe Park

The Cure have just been announced as a headliner for next summer’s Live From Wythenshawe Park.

The legendary band will be performing at the outdoor venue with support from Slowdive and The Slow Readers Club.

Formed in the late 1970s, The Cure – fronted by Robert Smith – are considered one of the most influential bands of all time.

Their big hits span generations and include Friday I’m In Love, Boys Don’t Cry, Lullaby, The Lovecats, and The End of the World.

Taking place on Friday 21 August 2026, The Cure will be performing hits from across the five-decade-long career.

The Sussex-formed band have performed nearly 1,800 concerts worldwide, released 14 studio albums, more than 40 singles, as well as live albums, books, soundtracks, concert films and loads more.

The Cure were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

Joining The Cure in Manchester next summer will be shoegaze pioneers Slowdive, who’ve gone from strength to strength since reuniting more than a decade ago.

Also taking to the stage at Wythenshawe Park will be The Slow Readers Club, one of Manchester’s proudest exports known for their blend of electro-driven rock.

Live from Wythenshawe Park has become the hottest ticket in Manchester in recent summers, with previous headliners including Sam Fender, Fontaines D.C. and New Order.

Next year’s line-up already includes a show from Lewis Capaldi, and now The Cure too.

Tickets to The Cure at Live From Wythenshawe Park in Manchester will go on general sale on Friday 10 October at 9am.

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 1st October at 9am (you can sign up for pre-sale HERE)

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