KISS have revealed the band activities planned for the second “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas”, which will touch down in Vegas this November. The larger-than-life fan experience will return this year following the success of this past November’s event, which drew KISS fans from all 50 states and 32 countries. “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas” will take place November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This special fan experience is being created in conjunction with co-producers Pophouse, Vibee and Topeka.

Not only will “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas” feature the only live shows in the world with KISS for 2026, Kruisers will get a chance to get close to Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.

Among the “KISS Kruise” band activities planned for this year is “Gene Simmons’s Private KISS Collection Show & Tell”, featuring rare pieces and previously untold stories — a backstage pass into Gene‘s personal KISS world with “KISSbySienna” host Sienna Hernandez. There will also be “Paul Stanley’s KISS Cook-Off”, where Paul puts Kruisers to the test as he cooks one of his signature dishes while Kruisers, supported by Chef Colin, compete to recreate it and become the ultimate Cook-Off champion. “Tommy Thayer’s KISS Army Live Band Karaoke” will see Kruisers take the stage and sing iconic KISS anthems live with Tommy on guitar backed by Ace Frehley‘s solo band. Hear stories of the riffs, the songs and find out who will be crowned the Kruise Karaoke winner. Singer will host “Eric Singer’s KISS Kruiser Drum Off + Q&A”, where Kruisers get to step behind the kit and into the KISS Kruiser Guest Drum Off Competition as Eric serves as judge and host sharing insider stories from the road in a Q&A with fans moderated by Modern Drummer‘s David Frangioni.

The celebration will kick off with an official pre-party on November 12, featuring ENUFF Z’NUFF, ACE FREHLEY BAND “Tribute To Ace” performing KISS‘s “Rock And Roll Over” album and BEASTO BLANCO, the band fronted by long time ALICE COOPER bassist Chuck Garric, setting the stage for a full weekend of music and fan experiences.

This year’s “KISS Kruise” celebrates 50 years since KISS‘s massively popular “Rock And Roll Over” album.

Further programming will be revealed in weeks to come, and fans can expect another jam-packed weekend of exclusive activations, delivering the kind of unique fan-forward experience KISS is so widely recognized for.

Fans can choose from a range of package options, all including access to shows, close-up theater seating, curated KISS gifts and more. A limited set of packages include photos with members of KISS. Tickets are set to go on sale on May 5. There will be a pre-sale specifically for KISS Army VIP members on Thursday, April 30. Those who are not already KISS Army VIP members have until 6 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, April 29 to sign up and gain access to the pre-sale Wednesday morning. Those who attended “KISS Kruise” 2025 and KISS Army members will also have access to tickets prior to the general on sale. For more information on ticketing and sign-up information, visit KISSKruiseVegas.com.

Over the years, KISS had hosted 11 branded “kruises” that have departed from Los Angeles, Miami and New Orleans, but for the twelfth installment of the event, KISS announced that the “KISS Army Storms Vegas” event would “transform” into “KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas” and would be Sin City’s Virgin Hotels complex last November. This special KISS Army fan event, co-produced by Pophouse, Topeka and Vibee, celebrated the band’s five-decade career and the 50th anniversary of the KISS Army. In addition to KISS “unmasked” performances — the band’s first live appearances in two years — the weekend included appearances from QUIET RIOT, Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini performing the music of RATT, Bruce Kulick, Sebastian Bach, BLACK ‘N BLUE, KUARANTINE, School Of Rock and more.