The Cure’s ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ First to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams

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Published: February 1, 2026 4:48 PM ET

The Cure’s ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ First to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams

The Cure’s iconic track “Boys Don’t Cry” has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first song by the band to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement reflects the song’s enduring popularity, significantly boosted by its resurgence on TikTok in both the U.S. and the U.K.

Celebrating a Milestone

To commemorate this achievement, The Cure is set to release a new collection, including a 12-inch vinyl, 7-inch vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Among the highlights is the premiere of “Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix),” a reimagined version of the beloved classic.

History of “Boys Don’t Cry”

The original version of “Boys Don’t Cry” was released in 1986.
Robert Smith re-recorded the vocals and remixed the backing track for this new version.
The track was part of ‘Staring At The Sea – The Singles,’ although the original recording also remained available.

This re-release marks the first time “Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix)” will be available digitally, providing fans another chance to connect with this classic hit.

Upcoming International Tour

The Cure has also announced an extensive lineup of international tour dates for 2026. Fans can expect to see them perform at various prestigious festivals across Europe.

2026 European Tour Dates

June 3-7: Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain
June 7: North Festival, Porto, Portugal
June 12: Nova Rock, Nickelsdorf, Austria
June 14: Firenze Rocks, Florence, Italy
June 19: Isle of Wight Festival, UK
June 20: Pinkpop Festival, Landgraaf, Netherlands
June 24: Blackweir Fields, Cardiff, UK
June 26: Marley Park, Dublin, Ireland
June 28: Belsonic, Belfast, UK
July 1: Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Denmark
July 3: Open’er Festival, Gdynia, Poland
July 5: Rock Werchter, Werchter, Belgium
July 8-12: Wuhlheide, Berlin, Germany
July 15: Ejekt Festival, Athens, Greece
July 16-19: Electric Castle, Cluj, Romania
July 17: Phill Good Festival, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
July 24-26: Festival De Nimes, Nimes, France
August 12: Øyafestivalen, Oslo, Norway
August 13-15: Way Out West Festival, Gothenburg, Sweden
August 21: Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, UK
August 23: Summer Sessions, Edinburgh, UK
August 30: Rock En Seine, Paris, France

This tour is an exciting opportunity for fans to experience The Cure live, celebrating both their legacy and the continued popularity of songs like “Boys Don’t Cry.”