The Cure are set to return to Ireland this Friday for their first performance in the country since their sold-out headline shows at the 3Arena in 2022 and Malahide Castle in 2019. Formed in Crawley, England, The Cure played their first gig in 1978 and have performed about 1,800 shows since. Their catalogue includes more than a dozen albums, 40 singles, and some of the UK’s greatest hits.While there have been 13 different members of The Cure in the band’s 47 years, five of those will be performing at Marlay Park: Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Jason Cooper, Roger O’Donnell, and Reeves Gabrels. Heading to the gig? Read below for everything you need to know.When and where is it?The Cure will be performing at Marlay Park on Friday, June 26th. What time should I arrive? Gates for both gigs open at 4pm, with the show scheduled to start at 5pm. Early queuing is not allowed, so aim to arrive from 4pm onwards. Last entry is at 9.30pm.Who is playing?The Cure will be joined by four special guests. The Twilight Sad, a Scottish post-punk and indie rock band, will perform with its existing duo consisting of founding members James Graham and Andy MacFarlane. Notorious for their loud live performances, The Twilight Sad gained a cult following after their 2007 debut album, Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters. They will be joined by Irish experimental rock band Just Mustard. The Dundalk band released their sophomore album Heart Under in 2022 and entered the Irish charts. Since then the band have gained a cult following. The final support act will be Stella and the Dreaming. The Waterford singer-songwriter was featured in Hot Press’s Hot For 2026: Irish Acts To Watch This Year and writes all of her ethereal music in her garage on her stripped back piano. She is sure to bring her own energy to Marlay Park. What songs will The Cure play?The Cure are quite unpredictable and often sing what they like on the night. Their most recent performance on June 21st at Seaclose Park, Newport, England featured the following songs: AlonePictures of You HighLovesongBurnFascination StreetA Night Like Thisalt.end The Last Day of SummerPushIn Between DaysJust Like Heaven Play for TodayA ForestTrustFrom the Edge of the DeepEndsongEncore:Lullaby Wrong NumberThe WalkLet’s Go to Bed The LovecatsMint CarFriday I’m in LoveClose to Me Why Can’t I Be? Boys Don’t CryHow do I get to and from the gig?Big crowds will inevitably lead to significant travel delays around Marlay Park. Organisers advise giving yourself an additional three hours’ travel time to compensate. It is possible to drive to the venue, but it is recommended you walk or use public transport.Travel by bus: Marathon Group is running return bus services, including Dublin city centre shuttle buses and can be booked here. Diversions will be in place on Dublin Bus routes 14, 16 and 74 as a result of the concert; full information is available here.Travel by Luas: The green line to Broombridge stops at Dundrum and Balally, both of which are about a 45-minute walk from Marlay Park. If you head to Dundrum you can then use the Marathon shuttle-coach service by booking here.Travel by car: Car parking is available at Marlay Park, but it is extremely limited and must be booked in advance here. The car-park entrance is on College Road, accessed via Whitechurch Road.The recommended drop-off and collection point if you’re getting a lift is in the SuperValu car park on Ballinteer Avenue. Some of the roads surrounding the park will be closed. Are any tickets left?At the time of writing, there are limited amount of resale tickets available on Ticketmaster here.Make sure you download your ticket to your phone in advance of the gig, as internet connectivity can be an issue and screenshots may not work on the day.What is security like? Under-16s must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian aged 25 or over to be permitted entry. You are advised to bring an official form of identification to verify your age, be it a passport, Garda age card or driver’s license.Security checks will be in operation on the way into the park. Bags will be searched, and bags larger than A4 size will not be allowed into the event. Among the prohibited items at Marlay Park are umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters/e-bikes, flares, flag poles, disposable vapes and gas canisters.Can I bring cash?All bars in the venue will be cashless. Food vendors will be accepting cash as well as card payments.What does the weather look like?According to Met Éireann, Friday will be dry and cloudy with the highest temperatures of 20-22 degrees, so don’t forget your sunscreen.