KISS - Unmasked Vegas shows and German tribute dates in 2026
Published on 08/25/2026 at 21:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
KISS are extending their presence into 2026 with a very focused live plan. According to the official band site, the group will play two unmasked concerts during the KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from November 13 to 15, 2026.
What is planned for Las Vegas in November 2026
The KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas 2026 is scheduled as a three-day fan gathering at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, with two full-band shows promoted as the only confirmed KISS concerts worldwide that year according to event overviews and fan-site reporting. The band’s official website highlights the Las Vegas dates as the key upcoming live appearances.
Coverage of the cruise notes that the event runs from November 13 to 15, 2026 and combines the unmasked concerts with Q&A sessions, themed activities and classic KISS stage production adapted to the casino-resort setting. A radio feature on the cruise describes it as the central live opportunity for fans that year, because no additional arena or festival dates have been announced.
How German fans can celebrate KISS in 2026
For fans based in Germany, the most concrete anchor is a dedicated celebration titled 50 Years of KISS in Germany on October 30, 2026 at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf. An announcement shared via the band’s communication channels and summarized by German media states that lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will appear as special guest, joining the Kiss Forever Band tribute group on stage for part of the show. The event post emphasizes that KISS as a full band will not perform.
Ticket listings and fan reports describe the Düsseldorf evening as an official fan convention with live music, guest interviews and archival material linked to KISS’s long history in Germany. Seen in context, this puts Germany in a privileged position in 2026: while the band itself only plays in Las Vegas, German fans still receive a branded anniversary event with a current band member.
News and background on KISS in 2026
Fans who want to follow every development around KISS, from Las Vegas shows to German tribute events, can find further coverage and updates in our news archive and on the band’s official channels.
Why tribute shows matter for the German live calendar
Beyond the Düsseldorf fan event, German ticket platforms show a dense run of tribute performances by Kiss Forever Band in 2026. Listings on Ticketonline.de indicate that the group’s tour window stretches from late May 2026 into mid-October 2027, with multiple club and hall dates across German cities.
One focal point is the Destroyer anniversary theme. A concert portal points out that Kiss Forever Band will play a show billed as 50 Jahre Destroyer at the Fontane-Haus in Berlin, with a start time of 8:00 p.m. The same route includes an XXX Years on Fire! anniversary show at LKA-Longhorn in Stuttgart on September 26, 2026, again scheduled for an evening slot and promoted as a key stop on their German tour.
KISS in the studio and on tape
On the release side, KISS continue to work their archive. In August 2026 the band issued Kiss Destroys Anaheim ’76, a fully mixed version of their historic 1976 Anaheim Stadium show. Reports on the release explain that producer and engineer Eddie Kramer returned to the original multi-track tapes to build a modern live album edition.
The Anaheim concert drew around 42,000 fans in 1976, and the decision to release it now ties into a broader wave of 50th-anniversary activity for the band’s mid-1970s peak. Combining this archival project with the 50 Years of KISS in Germany fan event shows how the group is reinforcing its legacy in both the US and German markets at the same time.
KISS at a glance
- Act: KISS
- Genre: Hard rock, arena rock
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 1973
- Lineup: Paul Stanley (vocals, guitar), Gene Simmons (bass, vocals), Tommy Thayer (lead guitar), Eric Singer (drums)
- Label: Casablanca Records (classic era), Universal Music Group catalog management
- Key works: Destroyer (1976), Love Gun (1977), Dynasty (1979), Alive! (1975)
- Current album/single: Kiss Destroys Anaheim ’76, released August 21, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Historic German album chart entries for Destroyer and later catalog titles, with the band’s catalog now holding multiple Gold and Platinum awards in markets including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.
- Next live date: November 13–15, 2026, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas
Frequently asked questions about KISS in 2026
Will KISS play any shows in Germany in 2026?
As of late August 2026, there are no full-band KISS concerts announced in Germany. Instead, German fans can attend an official 50 Years of KISS in Germany fan celebration in Düsseldorf on October 30, 2026 featuring guitarist Tommy Thayer and the Kiss Forever Band tribute group.
What are the next confirmed live performances by KISS?
The next confirmed KISS live performances are two unmasked shows during KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas between November 13 and 15, 2026, promoted as the band’s only concerts worldwide that year.
How can fans in Germany experience KISS music live in 2026?
In Germany, tribute bands such as Kiss Forever Band offer multiple concerts across cities like Berlin, Stuttgart and Freising throughout 2026, often themed around classic albums like Destroyer. These shows, together with the Düsseldorf fan event, make up most of the German live calendar linked to KISS’s catalog.
This article was created with AI assistance and checked by our editorial team. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; we welcome correction notes via the contact details on our imprint/contact page.
