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KISS to Launch Avatar Show in Las Vegas in 2028
The iconic rock band plans an immersive, futuristic concert experience featuring new music.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:00am
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KISS' new avatar show promises to bring the band's legendary stage presence and iconic visuals to life in a hyper-realistic, technology-driven concert experience.Las Vegas TodayKISS is bringing their iconic brand to a new level with plans to launch an avatar-based concert experience in Las Vegas in 2028. The show, described as a 'must-see' and 'a new form of entertainment,' will feature the band's classic personas like The Demon and Starchild, as well as both classic hits and new songs written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.
Why it matters
KISS has been one of the most successful and influential rock bands for over 50 years, and this new avatar show represents an ambitious attempt to evolve their live performance model for the digital age. The immersive, technology-driven experience could set a new standard for how legacy acts engage with fans in the future.
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 will feature the band's iconic personas rendered in hyper-realistic digital avatars, with Simmons describing it as 'not a show' but rather 'parachuting into a volcano.' The show will include both classic KISS hits as well as new songs written specifically for the production.
- KISS played their final live concert at Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2023.
- The avatar show is expected to launch 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
“This will be a must-see. It's a new form of entertainment, it's very immersive.”
— Doc McGhee, Manager, KISS
“You're gonna get all that stuff, and also new songs. We have songs done.”
— Gene Simmons, Co-founder and bassist, KISS
“This will be virtually seeing us. My avatar looks just like me, not a cartoon or an artist rendition.”
— Paul Stanley, Co-founder and guitarist, KISS
What’s next
KISS is expected to reveal more details about the new avatar show, including specific songs and production elements, in the coming years leading up to the 2028 launch in Las Vegas.
The takeaway
KISS is pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by embracing cutting-edge technology to create an immersive, futuristic concert experience for their fans. This ambitious project demonstrates the band's continued innovation and commitment to delivering a one-of-a-kind spectacle that celebrates their iconic brand and music.
