KISS is bringing the Kruise back to dry land.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends have revealed the programming lineup for the second KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas, returning Nov. 13-15 to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Following last year’s fan-driven resort takeover, the 2026 edition promises three days of performances, appearances, exhibits, theme nights, and deep-cut experiences built for the KISS Army.
The biggest hook: Vegas is the only place fans can see KISS perform live this year. The weekend includes two unmasked KISS sets, one acoustic and one electric.
A one-night-only ACE FREHLEY All-Star Tribute will anchor the weekend, bringing GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY, TOMMY THAYER, and ERIC SINGER together with special guests to honor the Spaceman’s lasting impact on KISS and rock history. Each KISS member personally selected a song to perform during the tribute, backed by the ACE FREHLEY Band.
“Another year of the KISS Kruise experience and the best one yet is on the way,” Stanley says. “Everything we’ve learned at sea and on land over the past years is going into making this the ultimate weekend with us. No ship?!? No problem! What’s so awesome about KISS Kruise: Land-Locked is that it’s a full-scale resort takeover created to give us all 100% of what we’ve come to love and expect. We can’t wait to be back together with the KISS Army and Navy from around the world for more killer performances, incredible artists, events, and exclusive experiences you won’t find anywhere else.”
The weekend lineup also features NIGHT RANGER, BRUCE KULICK, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT, KEEL, ENUFF Z’NUFF, and KUARANTINE, plus appearances from ROCK AND ROLL OVER KISS TRIBUTE BAND, radio host Tommy London, and School of Rock.
Fan programming includes meet-and-greets, artist panels, Q&As, replica exhibits, archival displays, karaoke, late-night DJs, exclusive merch, a Swag Swap, and member-hosted events, including GENE SIMMONS’ Private KISS Collection Show & Tell, PAUL STANLEY’s KISS Cook Off, ERIC SINGER’s Kiss Kruiser Drum Off, and TOMMY THAYER’s wine tasting.
Theme nights will spotlight album covers, the Spaceman, and vintage KISS T-shirts, giving fans another excuse to become part of the spectacle.
The party starts early Nov. 12 with a pre-party featuring ENUFF Z’NUFF, the ACE FREHLEY Band performing Rock and Roll Over, BEASTO BLANCO, and more acts to be revealed.
Check out the official site for updates.
