THE CURE
WIN THEIR FIRST GRAMMY AWARDS IN 50 YEAR CAREER

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SKY PRESENTS THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2026

JUNE 18-21

[Monday 2nd February] Having been together for over half a century, 2026 marks another significant landmark in The Cure’s career as they pick up two Grammy Awards at yesterday’s LA ceremony. 

The legendary band, and headliner for this year’s Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival, were awarded ‘Best Alternative Music Album’ for Songs of a Lost World, and ‘Best Alternative Music Performance’ for Alone.

Songs of a Lost World marked the 14th studio release for the band. Their first album in 16 years, the album also saw The Cure receive nominations for Album of the Year, Group of the Year and Alternative/ Rock Act at the 2025 BRIT Awards.

The Cure’s set at the Isle of Wight Festival will be fans’ first opportunity to see the band live in the UK in 2026. 

Remaining tickets for Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 are on sale now.

Full Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Lineup So Far:

• Alessi Rose
• Anastacia
• Ash
• Calvin Harris
• David Gray
• Elvana
• Feeder
• FIVE
• Freddie Halkon
• Good Neighbours
• Hot Dub Time Machine
• Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems
• Joel Corry
• KT Tunstall
• Lewis Capaldi
• Luvcat
• Maxïmo Park
• Perrie 
• Rick Astley
• Rose Gray
• Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
• Shed Seven
• Starsailor
• Suzanne Vega
• Teddy Swims
• The Cure
• The Kooks
• The K’s
• The Last Dinner Party
• The Twilight Sad
• Tom Grennan
• Two Door Cinema Club
• Voilà
• Wet Leg

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