Forget the usual weekend scramble. This one has an anchor, and it wears no makeup.
KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas runs Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Organizers say it is the only place fans can see KISS perform live anywhere in 2026.
The Only KISS Shows on Earth This Year
Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer play two unmasked sets during the weekend. One is acoustic and one is electric.
That is the detail casual fans miss. No makeup and no characters means two completely different shows from the same band in one weekend.
The takeover is at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169. The event is co-produced by Pophouse, Vibee and Topeka, with performances, member appearances and fan activities running from morning into late night.
Packages are on sale now at kisskruisevegas.com. Organizers say packages include access to the shows, close-up theater seating, a food and beverage voucher for the hotel, and curated gifts including a special event poster signed by each band member.
The Weekend, Day by Day
Start early if you can. The opening pre-party is Thursday, November 12, with Enuff Z'Nuff, Beasto Blanco and the Ace Frehley Band performing the 1976 album Rock and Roll Over in full.
That album choice is not random. This year marks 50 years since Rock and Roll Over was released in 1976.
- Thursday, November 12: pre-party with Enuff Z'Nuff, Beasto Blanco and the Ace Frehley Band.
- Friday to Sunday, November 13 to 15: the two unmasked KISS sets, plus Night Ranger, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel and Kuarantine.
- One night only: the Ace Frehley All-Star Tribute, where each band member performs a personally selected song in Frehley's honor, joined by special guests and supported by the Ace Frehley Band.
Attendees also get an exclusive sneak peek of the documentary KISS: End of the Road at the event. Its global premiere is November 19, after the weekend ends.
Action step: book the package first, then build meals and rides around Virgin Hotels. Do not reverse that order, because the package is the whole point of the trip.
If Your Crew Splits Up, Send Them Here
Not everyone in a group wants three days of one band. This weekend makes splitting up easy, because the backup plans are strong.
Car people get Mecum Las Vegas, running November 12 to 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119. About 1,000 collector vehicles are consigned to cross the block over the three days.
Pop and soul fans get Teddy Swims on The UGLY Tour on Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Ticketmaster lists that as the Las Vegas stop on a tour that ends November 18 in Los Angeles.
Football fans close the weekend on Sunday, November 15 at 1:05 p.m., when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium, 3333 Al Davis Way, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Kickoff is on CBS.
So pick the anchor first. KISS fans stay at Virgin Hotels all weekend, and everyone else still gets a real Vegas weekend out of the same three days.
