KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas Returns With Two Rare Unmasked KISS Shows

KISS is bringing the Kruise back to dry land.

The rock legends have announced the return of KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas, with the second edition of the fan-focused event set for November 13-15, 2026, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The immersive weekend will once again be co-produced by Pophouse, Vibee and Topeka, following last year’s successful Vegas debut that drew KISS fans from all 50 states and 32 countries.

This year’s event will feature two unmasked performances from KISS, with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer taking the stage in an intimate setting. The Kruise will also include a special Ace Frehley All-Star Tribute, featuring members of KISS and surprise guests, along with performances from Night Ranger, Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel, Kuarantine, the Rock and Roll Over KISS Tribute Band, School of Rock, and more.

The celebration begins early with an official November 12 pre-party, featuring Enuff Z’Nuff, Ace Frehley Band “Tribute to Ace” performing KISS’ Rock and Roll Over album, and Beasto Blanco.

The 2026 edition will also celebrate 50 years of KISS’ Rock and Roll Over, adding another layer of nostalgia for the KISS Army.

Beyond the music, fans can expect an expanded “KISSperience” packed with panels, Q&As, meet-and-greets, karaoke, a KISS look-alike contest, “Ask Doc” sessions with longtime manager Doc McGhee, late-night DJs, interactive exhibits, a merch store, and a Future of KISS panel. Returning participants include Simmons, Stanley, Thayer, Singer and McGhee, with special appearances from renowned KISS photographer Barry Levine and more programming still to be announced.

The first Land-Locked in Vegas event marked KISS’ first live appearances together since retiring from touring in 2023, with fans treated to acoustic and electric sets, exclusive panels and a full weekend built around the band’s famously devoted fanbase.

Ticket packages for the 2026 event include access to shows, close-up theater seating, curated KISS gifts and more. A limited number of packages will also include photo opportunities with members of KISS.

KISS Army VIP members will have access to a presale beginning April 30, while returning 2025 Kruisers will get access on May 1. The general onsale begins May 5 via KISSKruiseVegas.com. Fans who are not yet KISS Army VIP members have until 6 p.m. PT on April 29 to sign up for presale access.

See the full lineup poster below: