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KISS Bringing Avatar Show to Las Vegas in 2028
New immersive concert experience will feature iconic band personas and new music.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:00am
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The immersive new KISS avatar show promises to bring the band's iconic glam rock aesthetic to life in a dazzling, high-tech concert experience.Las Vegas TodayKISS is planning to launch an innovative avatar-based concert experience in a custom-built theater in Las Vegas in 2028. The show will feature the band's iconic personas like The Demon and Starchild, as well as new songs written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. The experience is described as a must-see 'immersive' event that will allow fans to virtually see the band perform like never before.
Why it matters
KISS has been one of the most successful and influential rock bands for over 50 years, known for their elaborate live shows and larger-than-life stage personas. This new avatar concert represents the band's latest effort to push the boundaries of live entertainment and give fans a truly unique and cutting-edge experience.
The details
According to interviews with Simmons, Stanley, and their manager Doc McGhee, the KISS avatar show will launch in a 'bespoke theatre' in Las Vegas in 2028. The experience is described as a 'new form of entertainment' that will be 'very immersive,' allowing fans to feel like they are 'parachuting into a volcano.' The show will feature KISS' iconic characters like The Demon and Starchild, as well as both classic hits and new songs written by Simmons and Stanley.
- KISS played their final live concert at Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2023.
- The KISS avatar show is expected to open in Las Vegas in 2028.
The players
Gene Simmons
Co-founder and bassist of the rock band KISS.
Paul Stanley
Co-founder and guitarist of the rock band KISS.
Doc McGhee
Manager of the rock band KISS.
What they’re saying
“Show is not the right word. When you are parachuting into a volcano, I would call it a show.”
— Gene Simmons, Co-founder and bassist, KISS
“This will be a must-see. It's a new form of entertainment, it's very immersive.”
— Doc McGhee, Manager, KISS
“This will be virtually seeing us. My avatar looks just like me, not a cartoon or an artist rendition. The great thing about being an icon is you can stay young forever.”
— Paul Stanley, Co-founder and guitarist, KISS
What’s next
KISS plans to release more details about the new avatar show in the coming years as they work to bring the immersive experience to life in Las Vegas by 2028.
The takeaway
KISS is once again pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by creating a cutting-edge avatar-based concert experience that will allow fans to virtually see the iconic band perform like never before. This innovative show represents the band's continued efforts to evolve and stay relevant after over 50 years in the music industry.
