Gene Simmons has revealed a new set of summer 2026 concert dates with his solo band, continuing his post-KISS live performances after the legendary group wrapped its farewell tour in 2023. KISS officially ended its touring career with the final shows of the End of the Road World Tour, closing a chapter that had lasted more than five decades.
The newly announced shows will take place in California and Nevada this July and will feature a lineup of classic hard-rock artists from the 1980s. Support acts include Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford and members of Quiet Riot on select nights.
The concerts are scheduled for July 17 in Fresno, California, July 18 in Murphys, California, and July 19 in Stateline, Nevada. Bach, Ford and Quiet Riot are set to appear at the first two shows, while Bach and Ford will join Simmons for the final performance in Nevada. Tickets for the newly announced dates are already on sale.
These performances add to Simmons’ already active schedule in 2026. Earlier this year, he played a series of casino shows and appeared on the Rock Legends Cruise. During a February concert in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he also performed two songs written by former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley — “Strange Ways” and “Rocket Ride” — with his solo band for the first time.
The summer appearances also fit into a busy touring calendar for Sebastian Bach, who has his own solo tour running through much of the year. In addition, Bach is scheduled to join Twisted Sister for at least one reunion performance after longtime frontman Dee Snider stepped away from the event due to health issues.
Although KISS has ended its touring era, Simmons has continued performing with his solo group, bringing a mixture of classic KISS songs and hard-rock favorites to smaller venues and special events. The newly announced summer shows extend that run into another season of live performances.
Gene Simmons Summer 2026 Tour Dates
- June 13 — Indio, California — Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
- June 19 — Pleasanton, California — Alameda County Fair
- July 17 — Fresno, California — Save Mart Center (with Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot)
- July 18 — Murphys, California — Ironstone Amphitheatre (with Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot)
- July 19 — Stateline, Nevada — Tahoe Blue Event Center (with Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford)
- Oct. 20–25 — Cancun, Mexico — The Sands 2026 event
