KISS Announces 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' at Virgin Hotels

After years of hosting cruises, the iconic band is bringing their signature concert experience to a Las Vegas hotel this November.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph showcasing the bold, glamorous textures of KISS' iconic stage makeup and costumes, capturing the band's larger-than-life visual aesthetic.The high-energy spectacle of KISS' live performances will take center stage at the 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' event.Indianapolis Today

KISS will perform at the 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' event this November at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The band's frontman Paul Stanley announced the news during an April 11 Q&A session at the Indy KISS Fan Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. This marks the second year for the land-based version of the KISS Kruise after the band faced challenges securing cruise ships in recent years due to increased competition.

Why it matters

KISS has hosted 11 cruises that departed from various ports over the years, building a loyal international fan base. However, the band found it increasingly difficult to book cruise ships as more acts entered the market. By shifting the event to a Las Vegas hotel, KISS can continue providing their signature concert experience to devoted fans while overcoming the logistical hurdles of securing a cruise ship.

The details

During the Q&A, Paul Stanley promised improvements over the 2025 KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas show, stating 'as good as that one was, this one's gonna be so much better, because we learn as we're going.' The 2025 event celebrated five decades of KISS and the 50th anniversary of the KISS Army, with the band performing without makeup for the first time in two years. In addition to KISS, the 2025 lineup featured acts like Quiet Riot, Stephen Pearcy, and Warren DeMartini performing the music of RATT.

  • KISS announced the 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' during an April 11, 2026 Q&A session at the Indy KISS Fan Expo.
  • The 2026 event is scheduled to take place this November at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

The players

Paul Stanley

The frontman of the iconic rock band KISS, who announced details about the 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' during a fan expo Q&A session.

KISS

The legendary American rock band known for their theatrical live performances, face paint, and hit songs like 'Rock and Roll All Nite' and 'Detroit Rock City'.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

The Las Vegas hotel that will host the 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' event.

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What they’re saying

“When we were first approached with the idea of doing a KISS cruise, when we first heard about it, I went, 'Who is gonna go on a KISS cruise?' And we've had people from 33 countries around the world for every time we went out.”

— Paul Stanley, KISS Frontman

“As good as that one was, this one's gonna be so much better, because we learn as we're going. And this next KISS Kruise in Vegas is gonna be awesome. I mean, we can't wait to play, and we can't wait to have the bands we're gonna have and be with you again. So, pack your bags.”

— Paul Stanley, KISS Frontman

What’s next

More details about the 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' event will be released later this month.

The takeaway

KISS has found a creative solution to continue their signature concert experience for devoted fans by shifting the annual 'KISS Kruise' event from cruise ships to a Las Vegas hotel. This move allows the band to overcome logistical challenges while still delivering the high-energy performances their fans have come to expect.