Some concerts are measured by the number of songs performed. Others are measured by the memories they awaken. Nearly five decades after redefining alternative rock, The Cure returned to Switzerland as one of the headline acts of the 2026 Paléo Festival Nyon.
Taking the Grande Scène, the band led by Robert Smith brought its unmistakable blend of melancholy, romance and timeless songwriting to one of Europe’s most celebrated open-air festivals. Classics including Boys Don’t Cry, Just Like Heaven, Lovesong and Friday I’m in Love continue to resonate across generations.
For COLLECT, festivals such as Paléo are more than music events. They are moments where music, culture and memory converge. The Cure has remained one of the rare bands whose influence extends beyond sound into fashion, visual identity and contemporary culture.
In an era dominated by algorithms and fleeting trends, The Cure reminds us that longevity is earned through authenticity. Their appearance in Nyon was more than a concert—it was a celebration of one of modern music’s most enduring legacies.