This summer two of the world’s greatest rock bands, KISS and DEF LEPPARD, are set to deliver a massive tour dedicated to fans who wanna rock and roll all night! These two legendary rock bands spanning two continents announced today that they will launch the tour as KISS celebrates their 40th year in music. The summer’s biggest hit-fuelled rock tour, promoted exclusively by Live Nation, will storm through 40-plus cities throughout North America kicking-off on Monday, June 23 in West Valley City, UT at the USANA Amphitheatre. Tickets go on sale starting on Friday, March 21 through the Live Nation mobile app and at www.livenation.com.
KISS and Def Leppard jointly decided to support our heroes and honor their dedicated fans in the armed services by partnering with numerous military organizations for the tour. Partnerships will include the USO, Hiring Our Heroes, Project Resiliency/The Raven Drum Foundation, August Warrior Project and the Wounded Warrior Project. All military personnel will be given exclusive access to discounted tickets for the tour with their own pre-sale through Military.com/Monster.com while also participating in the tour launch announcement featuring a live streamed Q&A with band members from KISS and Def Leppard in Los Angeles, California at the House Of Blues on Monday, March 17. Military charities will receive a portion of ticket sales with the money raised being split amongst all the non-profit organizations participating with the summer tour.
Military personnel will have access to a pre-sale hosted by Military.com on Tuesday, March 18 starting at 10:00 a.m. local time. KISS and Def Leppard fan clubs will also have access to a pre-sale on Tuesday, March 18 starting at 10:00 a.m. local time. Visit www.kissonline.com and www.defleppard.com for more information. Citi card members will have access to pre-sale tickets through its Citi Private Pass program beginning Wednesday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Visit www.citiprivatepass.com for details.
With combined album sales of over 200 million, KISS and Def Leppard are more than just iconic; they remain TODAY’S dominant powerhouses of rock tallying 30+ chart-topping hits, countless sold out MEGA tours and awards and accolades from around the globe. Known for their elaborate and spectacular stage shows, each band plans to give fans the ultimate summer concert experience with the most impressive lighting and sound production ever along with KISS’ signature over-the-top pyrotechnics.
KISS consists of vocalist/bassist Gene Simmons, vocalist/guitarist Paul Stanley, lead guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer. Def Leppard consists of vocalist Joe Elliott, guitarist Vivian Campbell, guitarist Phil Collen, bassist Rick “Sav” Savage and drummer Rick Allen.
KISS AND DEF LEPPARD SUMMER TOUR DATES
All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
All dates below on sale March 21 unless otherwise noted.
| Monday, June 23 | West Valley City, UT | USANA Amphitheater |
| Wednesday, June 25 | Denver, CO | Pepsi Center |
| Friday, June 27 | Ridgefield, WA | Sleep Country Amphitheater |
| Sunday, June 29 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre |
| Wednesday, July 2 | Concord, CA | Concord Pavilion |
| Thursday, July 3 | Wheatland, CA | Sleep Train Amphitheatre |
| Saturday, July 5 | Irvine, CA | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
| Sunday, July 6 | Chula Vista, CA | Sleep Train Amphitheatre |
| Tuesday, July 8 | Los Angeles, CA | The Forum |
| Wednesday, July 9 | Phoenix, AZ | Ak-Chin Pavilion |
| Saturday, July 12 | Austin, TX | Austin360 Amphitheater (on sale March 22) |
| Sunday, July 13 | Dallas, TX | Gexa Energy Pavilion |
| Tuesday, July 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center |
| Wednesday, July 16 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena |
| Friday, July 18 | Atlanta, GA | Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood (on sale March 22) |
| Saturday, July 19 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion |
| Sunday, July 20 | Raleigh, NC | Walnut Creek Amphitheatre |
| Tuesday, July 22 | West Palm Beach, FL | Cruzan Amphitheatre |
| Wednesday, July 23 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| Friday, July 25 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live |
| Saturday, July 26 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center (on sale March 22) |
| Friday, August 1 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center |
| Saturday, August 2 | Atlantic City, NJ | Boardwalk Hall |
| Sunday, August 3 | Camden, NJ | Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Tuesday, August 5 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Saratoga Performing Arts Center (on sale March 22) |
| Wednesday, August 6 | Wantagh, NY | Nikon At Jones Beach Theatre (on sale March 22) |
| Friday, August 8 | Virginia Beach, VA | Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach (on sale March 22) |
| Saturday, August 9 | Scranton, PA | Pavilion at Montage Mountain |
| Sunday, August 10 | Hartford, CT | Xfinity Theatre |
| Tuesday, August 12 | Toronto, ON | Molson Canadian Amphitheatre |
| Wednesday, August 13 | Darien, NY | Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (on sale March 22) |
| Friday, August 15 | East Troy, WI | Alpine Valley Music Theatre |
| Saturday, August 16 | Tinley Park, IL | First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre |
| Sunday, August 17 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center |
| Wednesday, August 20 | Des Moines, IA | Wells Fargo Arena |
| Friday, August 22 | Noblesville, IN | Klipsch Music Center |
| Saturday, August 23 | Clarkston, MI | DTE Energy Music Theatre (on sale March 22) |
| Sunday, August 24 | Burgettstown, PA | First Niagara Pavilion (on sale March 22) |
| Tuesday, August 26 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center |
| Thursday, August 28 | Maryland Heights, MO | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (on sale March 22) |
| Friday, August 29 | Tulsa, OK | BOK Center |
| Sunday, August 31 | Woodlands, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion |
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