VEGAS MUSIC UPDATE: Morrissey’s Strip Encore (As He Assures), KISS Kruise Sets Sail Again


Date of Posting: April 28, 2026, 02:45h.

Most Recent Update: April 28, 2026, 02:56h.

Morrissey has revealed plans for a four-night engagement at the Encore Theater, scheduled for August 14–15 and 18–19. This marks the iconic artist’s inaugural performance at Wynn Resorts. These concerts will kick off his notable summer and fall U.S. tour supporting his latest album, Make‑Up Is a Lie, which debuted on March 6, 2026.

Morrissey has either postponed or canceled almost as many Las Vegas shows as he’s successfully performed. (Image: David Mushegain/Warner Bros. Records)

Pre-sales for fans commence at 12 noon PT on Wednesday, April 29, while general tickets will be available starting at 12 noon PT on Friday, May 1 through Ticketmaster. More details can be found at morrisseycentral.com/tour.

It may be wise to consider refundable flight options and hotel accommodations before you finalize your plans. The 67-year-old musician has a history of canceling or rescheduling numerous Las Vegas performances.

During 2012 and 2013, Morrissey postponed a solo engagement at the Cosmopolitan on three separate occasions before ultimately canceling it. Initially set for November 23, 2012, at the Chelsea, the performance was moved to February 9, 2013, and then to April 20, 2013, before being called off due to personal family issues and his own health struggles, including a bleeding ulcer and double pneumonia.

In November 2023, Morrissey abruptly canceled a show at House of Blues in Mandalay Bay due to “physical exhaustion.” The following July, he delayed two additional performances at Chelsea due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Moreover, two early-2025 shows at the same venue were scrapped on account of “technical issues” and “logistical complications.”

The story doesn’t end there.

Morrissey also shifted his first pair of concerts in 2026 — in Rancho Mirage and San Diego — citing an “adverse reaction to a prescription medication.” This was followed by a March 2026 cancellation in Spain due to “sleep deprivation,” where the artist famously remarked that he would need an entire year to recuperate.

Kruise Control

Members of KISS — Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Paul Stanley, and Tommy Thayer — perform their “final bow” at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2023. (Image: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

KISS is set to host its second “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas” event at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from November 13–15, 2026.

This year’s celebration will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the band’s Rock and Roll Over album, featuring two unique performances by the current lineup (Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer).

The event will also showcase an Ace Frehley All-Star Tribute, featuring collaborations from KISS and guest artists, as well as performances by Night Ranger, Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, and Keel, alongside artist panels, Q&A sessions, a KISS look-alike contest, karaoke, meet-and-greet opportunities, late-night DJs, interactive displays, a merchandise store, and a panel discussing the “Future of KISS.”

Tickets will be available for purchase starting May 5 at KISSKruiseLasVegas.com. A presale for KISS Army VIP members kicks off April 30, and fans who attended in 2025 can buy tickets beginning May 1.

Rap Party

Rappers Logic and G-Eazy are reuniting for “The Endless Summer Part II,” a North American tour that marks their first co-headlining trek since 2016.

The 23-city tour will stop at the BLeauLive Theater located inside Fontainebleau Vegas on October 18. Tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 1, via Ticketmaster.



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