The 2026 edition of Pollstar Live!, which takes place at Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles from April 14-16, has announced a legendary lineup featuring rock legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.

The KISS icons will join longtime manager Doc McGhee and Pophouse CEO Jessica Koravos for the highly anticipated session "KISS Forever: How Pophouse Defines The Next Era Of KISS In Vegas." This can’t-miss discussion is sure to be a highlight of the first day of the conference, breaking down how KISS will bring its incendiary live performances into the virtual era in Las Vegas in partnership with Pophouse.

Ray Waddell, Chief Content Director of OVG Media and Conferences, praised the addition of Stanley and Simmons to Pollstar Live!: "Bringing together Doc McGhee with rock legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons is a major moment for Pollstar Live!".

The conference will also feature other industry visionaries, including Saumil Mehta, Global President at Ticketmaster, who will deliver a keynote address titled "From Big Tech to Box Office." The 2026 edition of Pollstar Live! promises visionary speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and standout panels covering talent booking, ticketing, sponsorships, sustainability, marketing, and fan engagement.

The event also includes the 37th annual Pollstar Awards, the only peer-voted live entertainment industry awards.

Notably, the conference will be held alongside Production Live!, which features one day of panels and keynote conversations dedicated to lighting, rigging, audio, tech, transportation, staging, and other topics related to how production brings the magic of live shows to life.

Pollstar Live! registration is open, with options including registering for Production Live! only or the three-day Pollstar Live!, which includes a ticket to the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards.