Gene Simmons Brings KISS Classics To Battle Creek This Fall

Gene Simmons, of the band KISS, will be bringing his music and the music of KISS FireKeepers casino hotel this fall in Battle Creek.

The legendary bases player known as “The Demon,” for the style of his makeup, while performing on stage as KISS, helped the band sell over 100 million records, and now the June Simmons band will be hitting the stage September 19.

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Tickets go on sale June 27 at 10 AM and are available both online and at fire keepers box office at $49 plus fees.

Jim Wise, vice president of marketing at FireKeepers Casino Hotel expressed his excitement to bringing one the most iconic rockers to Battle Creek:

Gene Simmons is one of the most recognizable figures in rock history and co-founder of KISS. We’re proud to bring a performer of his caliber to FireKeepers Casino Hotel for an evening that celebrates decades of music, storytelling, and entertainment

As Gene Simmons’ website details, even though he most likely won’t be wearing the makeup. He will definitely be bringing the hits. He’s most well known for:

The Gene Simmons Band is hitting the road, bringing raw rock and roll energy back to the stage. Led by the legendary KISS co-founder, this group strips away the theatrical makeup to focus entirely on pure musical power and deep cuts. This 2026 run is a major event for fans, focusing on performing all the classic hits that defined Gene's storied career in a high-octane, intimate setting. Starting on June 13, 2026, the Gene Simmons Band tour will travel throughout the United States.