Key Takeaways
- Tour Dates: The Stray Cats’ 2026 tour begins on July 24.
- New Music: The band released two new songs, “Stampede” and “Teenage Heaven,” in late 2025.
- Health Update: Brian Setzer is recovering from an autoimmune disease that affected his ability to play.
- Ticket Sales: Tickets for the new shows will be available starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
The Stray Cats have added more dates to their 2026 tour, which is scheduled to start on July 24.
The just-announced new dates will continue the band’s run into fall, with shows taking place into December.
The concerts follow the cancellation of the Stray Cats’ 2025 fall tour after singer and guitarist Brian Setzer reported health issues.
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Setzer, bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom will cross the U.S. during this tour. “It’s good to be healthy and strong again. There’s something about the unique sound of the Stray Cats that keeps drawing me in,” Setzer said in a press release announcing the shows.
“The Gretsch guitar, the acoustic bass and the stand-up drums still sound pure and fresh today. Come on out and have some fun with us this summer.”
“The Stray Cats are back and ready to blast off,” added Lee Rocker. “It’s an amazing feeling to join up with Brian and Slim, hit the stage and rock across America. No one can do it like us Cats, nobody comes close.”
Slim Jim Phantom noted, “With the Stray Cats, there’s always some extra magic around the summertime shows. It’s the perfect time for the cats and kittens to get dolled up, put the top down and cruise to the greatest rockabilly show on earth.”
What Were Brian Setzer’s Health Issues?
Setzer revealed in 2025 that he was battling an autoimmune disease and was under doctors’ care. He noted in March that he couldn’t accomplish everyday tasks.
“It’s frustrating when you sit down, and your hands do nothing,” he told Guitar Player. “You really can’t take it for granted. Playing guitar is certainly on top, but so is holding a toothbrush, you know?”
Listen to the Stray Cats’ ‘Stampede’
The Stray Cats also released two new songs in late 2025, their first new music since 2019: “Stampede” and “Teenage Heaven.”
Where Are Stray Cats Performing in 2026?
The band’s 2026 tour will start on July 24 in Las Vegas. Previously announced dates will take the Stray Cats through the end of August.
On Nov. 9, a new run of shows starts in Grand Prairie, Texas. They’ll then perform in Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta, before wrapping up the tour on Dec. 6 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
You can see all of the Stray Cats’ 2026 tour dates below.
Tickets for the new shows go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time; an artist fan club presale runs Tuesday at 10 a.m. through Thursday at 10 p.m. local time at the band’s website.
Listen to the Stray Cats’ ‘Teenage Heaven’
More information about the presale can be found at the group’s fan site.
Stray Cats 2026 Tour
July 24 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
July 25 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
July 26 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound
July 28 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
July 29 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
July 31 – Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
August 1 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
August 2 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
August 4 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater
August 5 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center
August 7 – TBA – TBA
August 8 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
August 10 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
August 11 – TBA – TBA
August 12 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
August 14 – Westbury, NY – Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
August 15 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
August 16 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center
November 9 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
November 10 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
November 12 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
November 13 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
November 15 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre
November 17 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
November 18 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
November 20 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
November 21 – Danville, VA – Caesars Virginia
November 23 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Orlando
November 24 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
November 25 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
November 27 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
November 28 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
November 29 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills
December 1 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
December 2 – Greensburg, PA – The Palace Theatre
December 4 – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center
December 6 – Mashantucket, CT – Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
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