Kiss' Paul Stanley Touts New Avatar Spectacular in Vegas

The band's upcoming 'Kiss Forever' avatar show will be the 'antithesis' of the Sphere, Stanley says.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:42pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered, glittering disco glass in deep purple, electric blue, and metallic silver hues, creating a dramatic, high-contrast texture that conceptually represents the grand spectacle of a Kiss concert.The upcoming 'Kiss Forever' avatar show in Las Vegas aims to deliver a larger-than-life, immersive concert experience that puts the band's iconic personas at the center of the production.NYC Today

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley discussed their upcoming 'Kiss Forever' avatar show in Las Vegas, saying it will be a more interactive and immersive experience than the Sphere shows. The band is aiming to outdo other tech-driven attractions by putting the band members at the center of the experience through the use of avatars. The show is set to debut in 2028 and will feature never-before-seen interactions with fans.

Why it matters

The 'Kiss Forever' avatar show represents the latest evolution in live music experiences, blending cutting-edge technology with the iconic personas of the legendary rock band. As other major acts like U2 and Metallica perform in the Sphere, Kiss is aiming to offer a more personalized and engaging alternative that puts the band members front and center.

The details

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with their manager Doc McGhee and Pophouse Entertainment CEO Jessica Koravos, discussed their plans for the 'Kiss Forever' avatar show during an appearance at the PollStar Live! music industry conference. They emphasized their intentions to outdo the Sphere shows, which they feel minimize the band and make them appear 'miniature.' Instead, the 'Kiss Forever' experience will incorporate high technology while keeping the band members as the focal point. The show will feature pyrotechnics, LED screens, and never-before-seen interactions with fans, creating a '4D roller coaster ride' through 'Kiss worlds.' The band debuted early avatar prototypes at their final 'End of the Road World Tour' show in 2023, but Koravos said a lot has evolved since then.

  • The 'Kiss Forever' avatar show is set to debut in 2028 in Las Vegas.
  • Kiss debuted early avatar prototypes at their final 'End of the Road World Tour' show on December 2, 2023.

The players

Gene Simmons

A founding member of the rock band Kiss and co-creator of the 'Kiss Forever' avatar show.

Paul Stanley

A founding member of the rock band Kiss and co-creator of the 'Kiss Forever' avatar show.

Doc McGhee

The manager of Kiss and a participant in the discussion about the 'Kiss Forever' avatar show.

Jessica Koravos

The CEO of Pophouse Entertainment, the company behind the 'Kiss Forever' avatar show.

Björn Ulvaeus

A co-founder of Pophouse Entertainment and a member of the Swedish pop group ABBA.

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What they’re saying

“People were saying, 'Why don't you play the Sphere?' And the truth of it is, the Sphere, at least for me, minimizes a band, it makes a band miniature. You're not going there to see a band, you're going there to see screens. We wanted to incorporate the highest of technology but we want to be the center of it. It's a very different experience than going to see a postage stamp with a band on it while you're watching screens. This is the antithesis of it. It's 180 degrees from that.”

— Paul Stanley, Co-founder of Kiss

“The show is going to be spectacular but it's only as good as you put into it because the personas are there and acknowledge you. It's very different than anything that's been out there. We're your travel guides through basically Kiss worlds as opposed to being limited to the stage.”

— Paul Stanley, Co-founder of Kiss

What’s next

The 'Kiss Forever' avatar show is still in development, with more details expected to be revealed in the coming years as the 2028 debut approaches.

The takeaway

The 'Kiss Forever' avatar show represents the latest innovation in live music experiences, as iconic bands like Kiss seek to create more immersive and personalized performances that leverage cutting-edge technology. This show aims to offer a more engaging alternative to large-scale, screen-focused attractions like the Sphere, putting the band members at the center of the experience.