THE Cure, the veteran British rock band, will play in Scotland for the first time in nearly thirty years next summer.

The band, a highly influential group led by Robert Smith, will play the the Summer Sessions gigs in Glasgow's Bellahouston Park in August.

It will be their first Scottish show since 1992.

Known for their seminal albums Pornography, Disintegration, Wish and The Head on the Door, have made 13 albums and released more than 40 singles.

The line-up currently includes Robert Smith along with long-time band members Simon Gallup (Bass), Jason Cooper (Drums), Roger O’Donnell (Keyboard) and Reeves Gabrels (Guitar) are riding high.

Mogwai, the leading Scottish rock band, will support The Cure on their date on 16 August as well as The Twilight Sad.

Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai said: “When The Cure last played Scotland in 1992, I went to all four shows (Dundee, Glasgow and twice in Edinburgh), skiving school at least once.

"If I’d known that the wait to see them play here again would be so long, I’d have been very shocked.

"I’d have been even more shocked but more so delighted that I’d be in a band opening for them 27 years later.

"I’m beyond excited and honoured to be part of this bill. The Cure are my favourite band and getting to play with them in our home town alongside our great friends The Twilight Sad is something really special."

James Graham of The Twilight Sad: “Having toured the world with The Cure over the past few years, the one question we’re always asked when we come home is 'When are The Cure coming to Glasgow? Have a word with Robert please!'.

"We’re delighted that we can now share the stage with one of our favourite bands in our home town.”

Tickets go on sale Friday, 26 October at 9am.