KISS - The End of the Road Tour and What Comes After
Published on 07/26/2026 at 15:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
KISS built one of rock's most flamboyant legacies over five decades. According to the band's official communications and industry reports, their long-running End of the Road World Tour culminated in a final in-person concert at Madison Square Garden in New York in December 2023, then shifted to a digital future with planned avatar shows developed in partnership with Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment.
The long goodbye on the End of the Road Tour
The End of the Road World Tour was announced in 2018 as the last major touring cycle by KISS, stretching over several years and covering North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Oceania with an extensive run of arena and stadium dates.
In the German market, the tour brought KISS back to major cities including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Cologne, giving fans based in Germany a final opportunity to experience the full-scale stage production with pyrotechnics, platforms and the band's classic face paint, amplifying their long-standing popularity in the country.
How Germany fitted into the farewell route
Germany has historically been a strong live territory for KISS, and the End of the Road itinerary reflected this with multiple stops, often at large arenas suitable for the band's elaborate staging and high ticket demand.
The German shows on the tour formed part of a wider European leg that also included dates in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland alongside performances in other major markets across the continent, underscoring the band's continued international pull even in the closing phase of their touring career.
All news and background on KISS
For more reports on KISS, from tour retrospectives to album history, our archive offers additional context for fans in Germany and beyond.
Where the band stands after the last show
Following the final End of the Road concert in New York in December 2023, KISS have not announced new traditional live dates as a touring rock band, instead redirecting their focus toward digital and avatar-based presentations of their catalog.
The musical core of KISS and their catalog
KISS are rooted in hard rock with strong pop hooks and theatrical presentation, blending heavy guitar riffs, melodic choruses and a visual aesthetic influenced by comic books and horror imagery, which together helped push their live shows toward spectacle.
Key works in the KISS catalog include studio albums such as Destroyer (1976), Love Gun (1977) and Creatures of the Night (1982), alongside the massively successful live set Alive! (1975), which captured the energy of their early stage performances and played a crucial role in cementing their reputation.
KISS at a glance
- Act: KISS
- Genre: Hard rock / arena rock
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 1973
- Lineup: Paul Stanley (vocals, guitar), Gene Simmons (bass, vocals), plus a rotating cast of additional members over different eras
- Label: Various over career, including Casablanca Records and later Universal-associated imprints
- Key works: Alive! (1975), Destroyer (1976), Love Gun (1977), Creatures of the Night (1982)
- Current album/single: No new studio album announced after the conclusion of the End of the Road Tour; the band's focus shifted toward catalog and digital presentations
- Charts / certifications: KISS have achieved multiple Gold and Platinum awards for albums like Destroyer and Alive! in the United States, with notable chart success in markets including Germany where their works appeared on the Official German Charts
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently Asked Questions about KISS
When did KISS start their End of the Road Tour?
The End of the Road World Tour was announced in 2018 as the band's final large-scale touring run, with initial legs beginning in early 2019 and continuing through multiple years of dates worldwide.
Did KISS include Germany on the End of the Road Tour?
Yes, Germany was an important part of the European itinerary, and the band played several major cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Cologne, giving German-based fans a chance to see the farewell production.
Are KISS planning new traditional concerts after the New York finale?
As of now, the band have not announced new conventional touring dates, instead emphasizing digital avatar-based shows and catalog activity following the December 2023 finale at Madison Square Garden.
All data points are based on publicly available information from the band and industry reporting at the time of writing.
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