Gene Simmons has announced the first dates of his 2027 solo tour, starting on January 30 in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to his official website.
The KISS legend will play venues across the United States throughout the first half of 2027. The tour spans from Florida to California and includes stops in the Midwest and Northeast.
Simmons posted the announcement on his official tour website. “Just Announced! Sat, April 17, 2027 The Rust Belt, Moline, IL. NEW SHOW!! Friday April 16, 2027 Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL,” he wrote.
The full list of dates includes:
“1/30: St. Petersburg, FL, Ferg’s Pavilion; 3/12: Pittsburgh, PA, Rivers Casino; 3/13: Lincoln, RI, Bally’s Twin River Casino; 3/27: Cabazon, CA, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa; 4/16: St. Charles, IL, Arcada Theatre; 4/17: Moline, IL, The Rust Belt; 7/24: Utica, MI, Fall Music Classic at UWM Field.”
The 2027 tour announcement comes as part of Simmons’ continued solo touring activity since KISS ended its run. After the band played its final concert in December 2023, Simmons formed the Gene Simmons Band to continue performing. He has said that the stripped-down approach to his solo shows allows him to play songs KISS has never performed and material that has never been recorded, describing it as “a very exciting event.”
Simmons has been active on the road with his solo band since 2023, building momentum for his touring schedule. The 77-year-old musician noted that performing with a smaller group of essential musicians allows him to earn more per show than he made as a member of KISS. His solo setlist draws on KISS favorites, rare songs from his solo career, and classic rock covers.
While Simmons continues with his solo touring plans, KISS is preparing for its next chapter. The band has recorded new material, including a song written by co-founding member Paul Stanley. An avatar show featuring this new material alongside KISS classics is set to begin in 2028, representing the band’s post-tour future.
