Last year Robert Smith revealed that The Cure might play some shows in 2019 celebrating the 30th anniversary of Disintegration. Today the exciting news became official: The Cure announced four exclusive performances in celebration of the legendary album -- all four shows take place at the Sydney Opera House in May.
The Disintegration shows will feature the band performing the classic album in full followed by "a selection of rarely performed b-sides plus specially curated deep catalogue cuts." The shows are expected to last 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Sydney Opera House has established a ballot/lottery system for ticketing. Fans can apply for tickets through Sunday, February 24th at midnight (11:59pm AEDT). On February 28th the randomly selected applicants will receive an email with an onsale ticket link and details on purchasing. Head here for more info.
Note: these shows are being billed as "exclusive" yet also as a "global premiere," so it's possible additional Disintegration shows will be announced in other regions worldwide. Stay tuned.
The Cure have already announced a slew of summer headline/festival shows overseas. View the updated tour itinerary here.
AUSTRALIA! We are delighted to be returning to @SydOperaHouse for four exclusive performances only at #VividLIVE this May celebrating the 30th anniversary of Disintegration.— The Cure (@thecure) February 18, 2019
Find out more here: https://t.co/PJtPDXFoXV - we look forward to seeing you there! pic.twitter.com/YHuMSBNpTy
The Cure - Disintegration 30th anniversary
May 24 -- Sydney, Aus @ Sydney Opera House
May 25 -- Sydney, Aus @ Sydney Opera House
May 27 -- Sydney, Aus @ Sydney Opera House
May 28 -- Sydney, Aus @ Sydney Opera House
Published February 18th, 2019