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Gene Simmons Band at the Tahoe Blue Event Center
Tahoe Blue Event Center
75 Hwy 50, Stateline, 89449July 19
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
March 30 @ 6:07 pm
Sunday, July 19, 2026, Gene Simmons Band at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. With Guests, Sebastian Bach, Original voice of Ski Row and Lita Ford.
About Gene Simmons Band
Gene Simmons is an international rock icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of KISS, the RIAA’s No. 1 gold record award-winning group of all time. Beyond his legendary stage presence, Simmons has built a remarkable career at the intersection of music, branding, and business, helping turn KISS into one of the most successful merchandising forces in entertainment history. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, bestselling author, and outspoken advocate for artists’ rights, Simmons continues to command audiences around the world. With the Gene Simmons Band, he brings the larger-than-life energy, showmanship, and rock legacy that fans have celebrated for decades.
About Sebastian Bach
With a voice and stage presence that helped define a generation of hard rock, Sebastian Bach has made an outsized impact across music, television, film, and theater. He is known worldwide for iconic songs including “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “Slave to the Grind,” and “Wasted Time.” Beyond his rock catalog, Bach has built an acclaimed career on Broadway and on screen, with appearances in productions ranging from Jekyll & Hyde to Gilmore Girls and Trailer Park Boys. His recent album, Child Within the Man, marks a powerful return to recorded music and highlights the same fearless intensity, range, and passion that have kept him a commanding force in rock.
About Lita Ford
A trailblazer in rock and metal, Lita Ford first broke through as the lead guitarist of the groundbreaking all-female band The Runaways before launching an acclaimed solo career that established her as one of rock’s most influential guitarists and performers. Her run of hit songs includes “Kiss Me Deadly,” “Close My Eyes Forever,” “Gotta Let Go,” “Shot of Poison,” and “Hungry.” Over the years, Ford has earned Grammy recognition, major industry honors, and lasting acclaim as one of the defining women in hard rock. With a legacy spanning nearly five decades, she continues to inspire generations of artists while delivering the fierce guitar work and unmistakable attitude that made her a rock icon.
Get tickets via Ticketmaster.com or at the Tahoe Blue Event Center Box Office.
Take Lake Link Shuttle to the Tahoe Blue Event Center
Lake Link is a free, on-demand shuttle that takes you to South Shore beaches, trails, entertainment, and nightlife. Catch the service between 7am and 9pm on weekdays and 7am and 10pm on weekends. Download the app to book your ride!
Transportation update:
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is enhancing its Route 50 Express Service to accommodate attendees of select Tahoe Blue Event Center events. This extended service offers a convenient, reliable, and free transportation option for event goers.
The Route 50 Express will operate between the South Y Transit Center and the Kingsbury Transit Center. Parking along the route is limited; however, free parking is available at the garage on Kahle Drive near eastbound US 50 and the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Mobility Hub. Additional events and Route 50 Express Service schedules will be posted at http://www.tahoetransportation.org
Expanded Late-Night Transit:
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is expanding South Shore transit options with the launch of Route 51, beginning Thursday, September 11, 2025. This new route will operate Thursdays through Saturdays only (serving the Y Transit Center to Kingbury Transit Center) and is designed to better serve both residents and visitors during late-night travel periods. Service schedules will be posted at www.tahoetransportation.org
Know before you go
- Please allocate extra time for entering the venue. Please have your mobile tickets downloaded before arriving.
- The Tahoe Blue Event Center is a clear-bag facility.
- Re-entry will not be allowed for this event.
- Parking is available for Tahoe Blue Event Center events at any of the four casinos located in the basin. All parking is paid parking, and rates vary for each event. Patrons living in the basin are encouraged to take Lake Link, the free public transportation service.
- Ticket holders should use one of the main entrances located closest to Highway 50. There are two main entrances.
- Various concession stands will be open! The concession stands are cashless.
- Please familiarize yourself with our list of FAQs. https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/arena-info/faq
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