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Legends of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, KISS, have announced that a second “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas” will arrive in Vegas in November, as per Blabbermouth. Following the success of last past November’s event, which attracted KISS fans from all 50 states and 32 countries, the extravagant fan experience will return this year. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will host “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas” from November 13–15. Co-producers Pophouse, Vibee, and Topeka are working together to create this unique fan experience.
Fans flocked to see a lineup of exclusive events last year, including performances by KISS members and Q&A sessions with the band. The band’s unique electric and acoustic shows, which were their first live performances since they stopped touring in 2023, were highlights of the event. Throughout the event, attendees were also treated to special Q&A sessions with long-time manager Doc McGhee, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer, Paul Stanley, and Gene Simmons, all of whom were returning for this year’s event. Legendary KISS producers Bob Ezrin and Eddie Kramer, renowned KISS photographer Lynn Goldsmith, and KISS Army founders Bill Starkey and Jay Evans were among the other panellists.
This year’s event will build on these fan-favorite experiences with an expanded, immersive “KISSperience,” which will include interactive exhibits, a merchandise store, a “Future Of KISS” panel, artist panels and Q&As, a KISS look-alike competition, KISS karaoke, “Ask Doc” sessions with McGhee, artist meet-and-greets, late-night DJs, and special appearances like renowned KISS photographer Barry Levine.
This year, KISS will make a comeback with two unmasked performances. Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, and Gene Simmons will take the stage, rarely seen in such a small environment. In addition to Night Ranger, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel, and Chris Jericho’s 1980s KISS cover band Kuarantine, the weekend will feature a formidable lineup of special guests and performers, including the Rock And Roll Over Kiss tribute band, radio host Tommy London, and School Of Rock.
