KISS are certainly going out with a bang! In conjunction with their final shows ever on December 1st and 2nd at Madison Square Garden, the band has planned an epic takeover of New York City.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers announced on Tuesday (November 21st) a multifaceted takeover of the Big Apple, including a pop-up store at 248 West 37th Street featuring partnerships with Ed Hardy, Oxford Pennant, Trick or Treat Studios, and Funko.
Additionally, fans will be able to get their hands on a limited run of 50,000 KISS-branded Metro Cards at the Penn Station and Herald Square Station.
If that’s not enough, the New York Rangers are holding a “KISS Game Night” on November 29th as they take on the Detroit Red Wings.
And it doesn’t end there. The tattoo shop Inked NYC, located at 150 West 22nd Street, will be offering complimentary flash tattoos from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and face painting from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on December 1st and 2nd.
If it’s food you’re looking for, Prince Street Pizza will be serving up KISS-themed pizza complete with a collectible box.
“We’re thrilled to be performing our final shows at MSG since the band originated in New York City over 50 years ago,” stated KISS. “We are thankful for our long legacy of fans, the KISS Army, and excited to be celebrating through these activations.”
The band is partnering on the takeover with merch company Bravado, whose president Matt Young stated, “I’ve been a fan of KISS since I was 7 years old, and our team has enjoyed being a part of the KISS Franchise for the last 10 years. Bravado is honored to commemorate this extraordinary moment in the band’s legendary career by partnering with them to execute this massive NYC Takeover.”
Of course, you can also catch KISS in concert. The band has eight shows left on its final tour, including the last two gigs at Madison Square Garden. Tickets are available here.
A complete list of events for the KISS NYC Takeover can be seen below:
- KISSTORE POP-UP (11/30-12/3) – This immersive KISS experience which will feature memorabilia, apparel, accessories and collectible items from partnerships with Ed Hardy, Oxford Pennant, Trick or Treat Studios, Funko and exclusive KISS popup store merchandise. Located blocks away from MSG at 248 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018.
- KISS NYC Takeover Google Map– An immersive Interactive map, built in partnership with Google Maps Platform, will let fans easily locate the KISS activation spots pinned throughout the city – Link HERE
- KISS Metro Cards – Penn Station and Herald Square Station will have 50,000 limited-edition KISS branded metro cards available for purchase starting Monday, 11/27.
- New York Rangers ‘KISS’ Game Night at MSG (11/29 @ 7:30pm ET) – The Rangers match-up against the Detroit Red Wings will feature special KISS-themed activities and limited-edition KISS x Rangers merchandise.
- New York Post Activation (11/29-12/1) – Find the KISS branded trikes and brand ambassadors passing out commemorative newspaper wraps and custom KISS cookies.
- Penn Station Digital Ads (11/30-12/2) – KISS’s branded digital adverts will run throughout the area.
- KISS Taxi Fleet (11/30) – One of a kind KISS wrapped taxis will be driving throughout the city.
- Taxis Digital Ads – 800+ taxis will feature KISS digital tops and special KISS TTV content.
- Peloton – KISS is Peloton’s newest Artist Series with classes on the Bike, Tread, Row and App dropping on the Peloton platform November 30th.
- Prince Street Pizza – KISS-themed pizza & collectible KISS pizza box available with all orders of KISS pizza.
- Inked NYC (12/1-12/2) – Complimentary KISS flash tattoos will be available from 11am – 7pm and face painting from 1pm – 5pm at Inked NYC, located at 150 W. 22nd St.
- RIPNDIP – Exclusive KISS x RIPNDIP merchandise will be available for purchase at the RIPNDIP NYC store at 620 Broadway beginning 11/29.
Photo Gallery: KISS at Madison Square Garden in 2019 (click to expand and scroll through):