Pinkpop 2026 line-up announced with The Cure, Foo Fighters

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The hallowed grounds of Landgraaf are set to tremble once more as Pinkpop 2026 unveils a lineup that reads less like a festival poster and more like a sacred text for rock 'n' roll pilgrims. Headlining the legendary Dutch institution are none other than The Cure, the gothic architects of despair and beauty whose melancholic anthems have soundtracked a million teenage rebellions, and the seismic Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl's relentless rock juggernaut that continues to channel pure, unadulterated joy through a wall of Marshall stacks.This isn't just a booking; it's a masterclass in curation, pitting the poetic, rain-soaked introspection of Robert Smith against the cathartic, fist-pumping roar of Grohl and company—a duality that captures the very soul of alternative music. The undercard is equally formidable, a carefully sequenced B-side of modern icons and cult heroes.Franz Ferdinand brings its art-school disco-punk, ready to get a field of tens of thousands moving in synchronized precision to 'Take Me Out,' while the raw, political fury of IDLES promises to be a visceral, gut-punch of a set that will shake you to your core. Meanwhile, Australian duo Royel Otis infuses the bill with their dreamy, psychedelic-tinged rock, offering a sun-drenched respite before the next aural assault.For those who have followed Pinkpop's evolution from a humble 1970s gathering to one of Europe's most enduring and respected festivals, this 2026 roster feels like a homecoming. It’s a statement of intent, a reaffirmation of guitar-driven music's enduring power in an era dominated by digital ephemera.One can already imagine the shared, communal sigh during 'Boys Don't Cry' giving way to the collective, earth-shaking jump of 'Everlong' as day turns to night. It’s this emotional journey, this curated ebb and flow between introspection and explosion, that separates a mere concert from a festival experience that etches itself into memory. Tickets will undoubtedly vanish faster than a rare 7-inch single, because this is more than a show; it's a pilgrimage to the beating heart of rock, a testament to the genres that refuse to fade away, and a weekend in June that will undoubtedly become part of Pinkpop's own storied folklore.

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#The Cure

#Foo Fighters

#Twenty One Pilots

#Franz Ferdinand

#Royel Otis

#IDLES

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