The iconic British rock band The Cure is scheduled to perform in Atlanta, Georgia later this year as part of their 2023 world tour. As one of the most influential alternative rock groups of all time, The Cure concerts are highly anticipated events that draw huge crowds of devoted fans. A common question asked by fans in the lead up to a Cure show is: who will be the opening act?
The Cure 2023 World Tour
The Cure first announced their 2023 world tour back in January, revealing a schedule of over 45 shows across North America, Europe, and the UK. The tour marks the band’s first time back on the road since their sold-out 2019 tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal album Disintegration.
For their 2023 shows, The Cure is planning to draw from their entire catalog of hits spanning their over four decades-long career. Fans can expect to hear classic tracks like “Just Like Heaven,” “Lovesong,” and “Friday I’m in Love” as well as deeper cuts and new material from their forthcoming album.
The Cure in Atlanta Concert Details
The Cure will be stopping in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 as part of their North American leg of the tour. The concert will take place at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. This will mark the band’s first time playing at the stadium, which opened in 2017. Other major acts like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and the Rolling Stones have performed concerts at the venue.
The downtown Atlanta location and the band’s tremendous popularity suggest this will be one of the hottest tickets of the fall concert season. Fans interested in attending should act fast once tickets go on sale on Friday, March 17 at 10am local time.
Who is Opening for The Cure in Atlanta?
So who will have the honor of opening for The Cure at the must-see Atlanta show? At this time, the opening act for the Atlanta concert has not yet been announced. There are a few likely possibilities though based on who has opened previously on The Cure’s recent tours.
Potential Atlanta Openers
- The Twilight Sad – This Scottish post-punk band opened for several of The Cure’s 2019 festival shows and are joining as openers on the European leg of the 2023 tour. They seem like probable openers for the North American shows as well.
- Chvrches – The Scottish synthpop trio opened a number of North American shows on The Cure’s 2016 tour. They have a new album out this year so seem like plausible candidates for the 2023 tour as well.
- The Joy Formidable – This Welsh alternative rock band supported The Cure on their Reflections tour in 2011. Their energetic style could be a good match for warming up the Atlanta crowd.
- Mogwai – Another Scottish band, the post-rock icons last opened for The Cure on their 2008 tour. They still put on an incredible live show and would make for an intriguing opener.
- Interpol – The New York indie rock legends have toured with The Cure before and will be releasing a new album this year, so they can’t be ruled out as a potential opener.
While any of these would make sense as the opener in Atlanta, The Cure is also known for choosing up-and-coming new bands and giving them exposure to massive crowds. Don’t be surprised if an emerging act ends up scoring the coveted opening slot.
What to Expect from a Cure Concert
No matter who ends up opening, fans attending the Cure’s Atlanta show are in for an unforgettable night. The Cure’s live shows are legendary, typically spanning well over two hours and featuring career-spanning setlists. Robert Smith’s voice remains as otherworldly and powerful as ever, transporting the audience back through decades of gothic rock brilliance.
Concertgoers can anticipate being transported and enthralled by the full spectrum of The Cure’s music – from moody, atmospheric early tracks to poppy hairspray-soaked anthems to the gorgeous melancholy of their later work. The diversity and quality of the band’s catalog allows for shows that both satisfy diehard fans and first-timers.
Beyond the music, Smith’s iconic look and stage presence provides its own spectacle. The expressive frontman, with his towering hair, smudged lipstick, and signature guitar style, remains one of rock’s most mesmerizing performers. For many fans, the chance to see Smith and the original Cure lineup on stage again is worth the price of admission alone.
The Cure has hinted that their 2023 tour will lean heavily on material from their upcoming album, giving fans a rare treat after so many years without new music. The new songs are likely to take their place comfortably alongside classic hits that have defined alternative rock for generations.
Conclusion
While the opening act still remains a mystery, one thing is certain – The Cure’s November 14 show in Atlanta will be a momentous occasion for both the band and their fans. The anticipation and excitement for the gothic rock pioneers’ return to the stage continues to build. For anyone lucky enough to score tickets, it’s sure to be a night of nostalgia, goosebumps, and camaraderie amongst fellow fans of one of music’s most beloved and enduring legacy acts.