Stanley Simmons Announces Debut US Tour: Dates, Venues, and Ticket Information

Musicians Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, the sons of KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, have officially announced their first full-scale US tour. The duo, performing under the name Stanley Simmons, will embark on the “Dancing While the World Is Ending 2026 US Tour” starting September 14, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, and concluding November 3, 2026, in West Hollywood, California. The tour supports their debut album, Dancing While the World Is Ending, which is scheduled for release on August 28, 2026.

When and where can fans see the Stanley Simmons 2026 tour?

The tour spans 28 cities across the United States, focusing on intimate club venues. According to the band’s official schedule, the tour launches at Three Links Deep Ellum in Dallas and culminates at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Other notable stops include The Mercury Lounge in New York City on October 3 and The Atlantis in Washington, D.C., on September 30. The duo recently completed a brief, introductory run of shows in California to test their live set.

How to purchase tickets for the upcoming tour

Tickets for the Stanley Simmons tour become available through a tiered release system. An artist pre-sale is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. The general public on-sale follows on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time. The band stated on social media that they intend for these performances to serve as an opportunity to connect with fans in person following the release of their debut studio project.

Official 2026 Tour Schedule

• 09/14 – Dallas, TX @ Three Links Deep Ellum
• 09/16 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
• 09/17 – Austin, TX @ Antone’s Nightclub
• 09/19 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
• 09/22 – Birmingham, AL @ All Good Beverage Co.
• 09/23 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Hall – Row 1
• 09/24 – Louisville, KY @ Bourbon and Beyond
• 09/27 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre – Side Room
• 09/29 – Huntington, WV @ The Loud
• 09/30 – Washington, DC @ The Atlantis
• 10/02 – Boston, MA @ City Winery Boston
• 10/03 – New York, NY @ The Mercury Lounge
• 10/05 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live – The Lounge
• 10/07 – Pittsburgh, PA @ City Winery Pittsburgh
• 10/08 – Ferndale, MI @ The Magic Bag
• 10/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
• 10/12 – St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
• 10/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club
• 10/15 – Chicago, IL @ Chop Shop
• 10/18 – Des Moines, IA @ xBk Live
• 10/20 – Denver, CO @ Goosetown Tavern
• 10/22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
• 10/25 – Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project
• 10/26 – Portland, OR @ Holocene
• 10/29 – Napa, CA @ Napa Music Hall
• 10/31 – Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone Berkeley
• 11/01 – Felton, CA @ Felton Music Hall
• 11/03 – West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour

Musical context and the band’s debut

The tour serves as the primary promotional vehicle for the duo’s upcoming LP, Dancing While the World Is Ending. The band has already introduced the project to the public by releasing early singles, including the track “Cellophane.” By choosing smaller, club-sized venues like the Mercury Lounge and the Troubadour, the duo is opting for a grassroots approach to touring that contrasts with the large-scale stadium productions associated with their fathers’ band, KISS. This tour marks the first time the pair has committed to an extensive national itinerary as a collaborative musical act.