A last chance to see KISS on stage at the Rock Imperium Fest in Cartagena this weekend

Deep Purple and Europe are also heading the bill in Cartagena between June 23 and 25

The legendary rock band Kiss, which was formed in New York 50 years ago, have announced that they will play their last ever concert in 2023, and they say farewell to Spain on Sunday June 25 with an appearance at the Rock Imperium Fest in Cartagena.

A few tickets are still available (online here) for the three-day event, which also features the equally legendary Deep Purple, Tygers of Pan Tang and Europe, bringing a huge influx of visitors to the Region of Murcia as the summer tourism season gets under way.

As many as 51 rock and heavy metal bands are taking part in the festival at the Cuesta del Batel venue in Cartagena this year, but for many fans the highlight will be a chance to see KISS for the last time as they stutter towards the end of their “End of the Road” tour. It has already been announced that their last date will be in New York on December 2, and until then they will continue to regale audiences with the best-known standards such as “I was Made for Lovin’ You”, “Rock and Roll all Nite” and “Detroit Rock City”.

The full festival schedule can be seen below, but the highlights are arguably the appearances of Helloween on Friday at 22.10, Europe on Saturday at 20.00, Deep Purple on Saturday at 22.10, and KISS on Sunday at 22.10.