The Cureheads + Siouxsie & The Budgiees

If you’re looking to dive deep into 80s post-punk and new wave nostalgia, you should mark your calendar for Friday, February 13, 2026. Brighton’s legendary live music venue, Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive, is hosting a double bill featuring two of the UK's most established tribute acts: The Cureheads and Siouxsie & The Budgiees. The Cureheads have been active since 1990, focusing on meticulously recreating the sound and atmosphere of classic The Cure shows, making them one of the longest-running tributes around. They are pairing up with Siouxsie & The Budgiees, who pay homage to Siouxsie & The Banshees, taking their name from the Banshees' drummer, Budgie.

This particular pairing offers a cool historical connection that fans of both bands will appreciate. Occasionally, the leader of The Cureheads joins Siouxsie & The Budgiees on stage, which is a direct nod to the era when Robert Smith actually played guitar for The Banshees. It’s a neat way to celebrate that specific crossover moment in music history. The event is scheduled to start relatively early, with doors opening at 7:00 pm at the venue, located at BN2 1EN.

For those planning to attend, tickets are currently available for £19.70, which includes the booking fee. Given the genre—tributes to iconic post-punk and gothic bands—the audience will likely be made up of adults and young adults who are fans of 80s and 90s music. While the specific age restriction for this show hasn't been confirmed, it’s worth noting that other live events at Concorde 2 often operate under a 14+ policy, requiring anyone under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. If you appreciate the atmosphere of a classic live music venue and want to hear those defining tracks from The Cure and The Banshees performed live, this Friday night show in February looks like a solid option for a night out in Brighton.