KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas 2026: Ace Frehley Tribute, Bruce Kulick, Night Ranger, Slaughter, KEEL, Faster Pussycat

KISS are bringing KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas back for a second year this November, and it is shaping up to be an even bigger event than the first. The three-day fan experience is set for November 13–15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, following the success of last year’s inaugural run, which drew KISS fans from all 50 states and 32 countries. With the band retired from touring since 2023, this type of immersive weekend has become a way for KISS to stay connected with longtime supporters while keeping their live presence alive in a controlled, fan-focused environment.

The event is being produced in partnership with Pophouse, Vibee, and Topeka, giving it the kind of polished, large‑scale production that matches the band’s branding. Early reports from the first Vegas Kruise made clear that KISS were treating it as more than just another show date; it was framed as a full‑on gathering of the tribe, with schedules packed with parties, meet‑ups, and band appearances. The plan for the second edition seems to be all about expanding what worked and dialing up the extras that fans clearly responded to the first time around.

Speaking to the audience at the Indy KISS Fan Expo earlier this month, Paul Stanley summed up the whole journey when he talked about KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas. He said: *“So, the funny thing with the KISS Kruise…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. So it was amazing. But the crazy part about it is that over the years everybody started doing cruises, so we can’t get a ship most of the time. So last year we decided, I said, ‘Well, let’s do a KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas.’ So we did that, and it was really fun. Having the band play was amazing and seeing everybody was great. And that was the first one. We’ll do it again this coming year. We’ll do it in November. And as good as that one was, this one’s going to be so much better because we learn as we’re going. And this next KISS Kruise in Vegas is going to be awesome. We can’t wait to play, and we can’t wait to have the bands we’re going to have and be with you again. So, pack your bags.”

Stanley’s comments underline what this Las Vegas version is really about: convenience, control, and a chance for KISS to create a space that feels like an extension of their live legacy. Unlike the cruise format, where schedules are tied to ships and ports, this land‑locked approach lets the band design the weekend on their own terms. It also lets them focus on what fans have been responding to longest: the interaction, the music, and the overall communal vibe, without having to fight the constraints of a floating venue.