Quick Answer
The Cure are currently touring North America in 2022 as part of their Lost World Tour. They started in Austin, Texas on October 6th and will finish in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 18th. In total, they are playing 27 shows across the United States and Canada.
Overview of The Cure’s 2022 North American Tour
The Cure announced their 2022 North American tour back in April. The tour is in support of their latest album ‘Songs of a Lost World’ which was released in September.
Some key facts about The Cure’s 2022 North American tour:
- The tour started on October 6th in Austin, TX and finishes on November 18th in New Orleans, LA.
- They are playing 27 shows in total across the US and Canada.
- The cities they are visiting include Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, Denver, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Uncasville, Detroit, Louisville, St. Paul, and New Orleans.
- They are playing a mix of arenas and amphitheaters.
- Support acts include The Twilight Sad, Modest Mouse, Thursday, and Chvrches.
Full List of Tour Dates and Venues
Here is the full list of dates and venues for The Cure’s 2022 North American tour:
Date | City | Venue |
---|---|---|
October 6 | Austin, TX | Moody Center |
October 7 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
October 8 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
October 11 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena |
October 13 | Vancouver, BC | Rogers Arena |
October 14 | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena |
October 17 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Bowl |
October 18 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Bowl |
October 21 | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center |
October 22 | Sacramento, CA | Golden 1 Center |
October 25 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
October 26 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
October 28 | Montreal, QC | Centre Bell |
October 31 | Boston, MA | TD Garden |
November 1 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
November 3 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
November 5 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center |
November 8 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena |
November 10 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena |
November 12 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena |
November 13 | Louisville, KY | KFC Yum! Center |
November 15 | St. Paul, MN | Xcel Energy Center |
November 18 | New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center |
Setlist
The Cure’s setlist for the North American tour has varied slightly from show to show, but has largely included the following songs:
- Alone
- Pictures of You
- Closedown
- Lovesong
- Last Dance
- Burn
- Fascination Street
- Never Enough
- Push
- Play for Today
- A Forest
- From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
- Endsong
- Plainsong
They have been playing for around 2 hours each night, digging deep into their extensive catalog of hits that spans over 40 years. Songs like “Just Like Heaven”, “Friday I’m in Love”, and “Boys Don’t Cry” have all made appearances.
There has been a focus on tracks from their latest album ‘Songs of a Lost World’ including singles “Alone” and “Endsong”. Fans have been thrilled to hear new songs played live.
Reaction from Fans and Critics
The tour has received glowing reviews both from fans who have attended the shows, and music critics.
Highlights include:
- Multiple 5 star reviews, with The Cure’s performances praised as triumphant, glorious, and captivating.
- Fans saying it is one of the best tours The Cure have done in years and they seem re-energized.
- Critics noting the incredible atmosphere at the shows and the band’s ability to connect with audiences young and old.
- Praise for Robert Smith’s vocals and energy on stage, jumping around and interacting with the crowd.
- Fans thrilled at the mix of classics and new songs, the marathon sets, and the stellar live performances.
It is clear The Cure are still at the top of their game and providing an unforgettable experience for fans. They have rolled back the years on thisNorth American tour with a catalog of timeless songs and legendary live performances.
Will They Tour North America Again?
While no further dates have been announced, it seems likely The Cure will tour North America again given the success of this current run.
They had not toured North America since 2016 prior to these new dates, so fans are hopeful the 6 year gap won’t be repeated.
The Cure still have a big global fanbase in North America and clearly enjoyed returning to cities on this tour.
With the positive critical and fan reaction, along with impressive ticket sales, all signs point to more North American touring from The Cure in the next couple of years.
They head to Europe in 2023 but North America seems firmly on their radar. Robert Smith has previously mentioned they may look to play some festivals in 2023.
Don’t be surprised if The Cure announce a new set of North American tour dates for late 2023 or 2024 off the back of this successful run.
Conclusion
The Cure are absolutely touring North America in 2022, playing 27 shows across the US and Canada between October and November.
This is their first North American tour since 2016 and has received glowing reviews from fans and critics alike.
Their marathon sets, with Robert Smith in fine voice, have provided a career spanning trip through The Cure’s incredible catalog of music.
While no further dates have been confirmed, The Cure seem likely to return to North America again soon based on how much they and their fans have enjoyed this 2022 run.