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The Cure to Headline Nova Rock Festival 2026

9/24/2025

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Summary

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The Cure will headline Nova Rock Festival in Austria on June 12, 2026, with Iron Maiden and Bring Me The Horizon.
The festival runs June 11-14, 2026, at Pannonia Fields in Nickelsdorf.
Other acts include The Offspring, A Perfect Circle, and Ice Nine Kills.
This is The Cure's second confirmed festival appearance for 2026 after Rock en Seine in Paris.

History

Historical Context

The Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 drew over 600,000 attendees, featuring legendary performances by Jimi Hendrix and The Who, and set a benchmark for future music festivals. The Nova Rock Festival, established in 2005 in Austria, continues this tradition, attracting around 200,000 fans annually to celebrate diverse musical genres, reflecting the enduring impact of large-scale music gatherings on cultural expression.

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Story summary

The Cure will headline Nova Rock Festival in Austria on June 12, 2026, with Iron Maiden and Bring Me The Horizon.
The festival runs June 11-14, 2026, at Pannonia Fields in Nickelsdorf.
Other acts include The Offspring, A Perfect Circle, and Ice Nine Kills.
This is The Cure's second confirmed festival appearance for 2026 after Rock en Seine in Paris.

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