The Cure headlined the final day of Romania’s Electric Castle Festival last night (July 19), delivering a powerful performance that spanned their extensive discography. Robert Smith and his bandmates treated the crowd to a carefully curated mix of rare deep cuts and essential anthems, marking their second-ever appearance in the country and their first since 2019.

The festival, which began on July 16, featured a diverse lineup including Kneecap, Twenty One Pilots, Teddy Swims, Chase & Status, Nothing But Thieves, Sleaford Mods, and Yung Lean. However, the closing night belonged to the gothic rock legends, who commanded the stage for a two-hour headline set.

A Career-Spanning Setlist

During the performance, the band delighted long-time fans by dusting off ‘Secrets’, a track from 1980’s Seventeen Seconds that has rarely appeared in recent setlists. They also showcased ‘alt.end’ from their 2004 self-titled album, a song that has seen a resurgence in their live shows of late. The set leaned heavily into the atmospheric textures of 1985’s The Head On The Door and the melancholic brilliance of 1989’s Disintegration, with tracks like ‘A Night Like This’ and ‘Lullaby’ resonating deeply with the Romanian audience.

The show reached its emotional peak during the final act, as the band unleashed a barrage of hits including ‘The Lovecats’, ‘Friday I’m In Love’, and a triumphant closing rendition of ‘Boys Don’t Cry’.

The Cure’s Electric Castle 2026 Setlist:

• ‘Alone’
• ‘Pictures Of You’
• ‘High’
• ‘A Night Like This’
• ‘Lovesong’
• ‘Burn’
• ‘Fascination Street’
• ‘alt.end’
• ‘Push’
• ‘In Between Days’
• ‘Just Like Heaven’
• ‘The Last Day Of Summer’
• ‘Secrets’
• ‘Play For Today’
• ‘A Forest’
• ‘From The Edge of the Deep Green Sea’
• ‘Endsong’
• ‘Lullaby’
• ‘The Walk’
• ‘The Lovecats’
• ‘Friday I’m In Love’
• ‘Close To Me’
• ‘Why Can’t I Be You’
• ‘Boys Don’t Cry’

Beyond the festival stage, Robert Smith has remained busy, recently confirming that the band is moving on from the cycle surrounding 2024’s Songs For A Lost World while simultaneously working on a new, more pop-oriented project. His recent collaborations, including work with Olivia Rodrigo and The Rolling Stones, continue to highlight his enduring influence across generations of music.