Gene Simmons, the iconic frontman of KISS, has announced the postponement of 17 out of 26 dates for his highly anticipated 2025 solo tour. Fans were eagerly awaiting the tour, which was initially scheduled to kick off on April 3 in Anaheim, California. However, the new start date is now set for May 2 in Peachtree City, Georgia. This change has left many fans wondering about the reasons behind the adjustments.
As reported by Rock N Roll Experience, Christina Vitaglano, who oversees Simmons’ exclusive backstage VIP fan experience packages, has confirmed that the April dates and several Texas shows planned for May have been postponed until early 2026. This significant shift highlights the challenges of scheduling live events and the ever-changing landscape of the music industry, keeping fans informed about their favorite artist’s plans.
For a comprehensive overview, you can find a complete list of the postponed tour dates below, along with the shows that remain scheduled as per Simmons’ official website. Vitaglano’s announcement also reassured fans that there are no health concerns affecting Simmons, allowing them to remain hopeful for future performances.
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Earlier this month, Simmons shared with UCR his excitement about returning to the stage after KISS’ farewell tour, which concluded in December 2023. He expressed, “I tried to stay away from being on stage, but it’s too much fun,” emphasizing the magnetic pull of live performances and the joy that comes from connecting with fans through music.
Gene Simmons’ 2025 Tour Schedule with Postponed Dates Marked
April 3 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues April 4 – Temecula, CA @ Pechanga Resort Casino April 5 – Rohnert Park, CA @ The Event at Graton Resort & Casino April 8 – Auburn, WA @ Muckleshoot Casino Resort April 10 – Magna, UT @ The Great Saltair April 11 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre April 25 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall April 26 – Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore April 28 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon April 29 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theater April 30 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
May 2 – Peachtree City, GA – The Fred Amp
May 3 – Beaver Dam, KY @ Beaver Dam Amphitheater
May 5 – Red Bank, NJ @ Basie
May 6 – Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont
May 8 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Casino
May 9 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
May 11 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
May 14 – Northfield, OH @ MGM
May 15 – Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview CasinoMay 17 – Hammond, IN @ The Horseshoe May 18 – Rockford, IL @ Hard Rock May 20 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center May 22 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues May 23 – San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center May 24 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
Aug. 3 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip
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