Grand Prairie: Stray Cats at Texas Trust CU Theatre
The Stray Cats play Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM, with tickets starting at $70. Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are back on the road after the band canceled its 2025 fall tour when Setzer revealed he was dealing with an autoimmune disease, which makes this run a welcome return.
The trio formed on Long Island, New York, in 1979 and found its first success in England, where the punk-era crowd embraced their slicked-back revival of 1950s rockabilly. Back home, MTV made them stars, and “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut” and “(She’s) Sexy + 17” became early-’80s hits. Setzer later led the Brian Setzer Orchestra, but the original trio has reunited many times.
In late 2025 the band released “Stampede” and “Teenage Heaven,” its first new songs since 2019. On stage, the formula is as simple and powerful as ever: Setzer’s flashy Gretsch guitar, Rocker slapping an upright bass and Phantom playing a stripped-down kit standing up. Expect the hits plus rockabilly covers that pay tribute to Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent.
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The fall tour has three Texas stops: Grand Prairie on Nov. 9, San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Nov. 10 and Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Nov. 12. Texas Trust CU Theatre, formerly known as Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, is a 6,000-seat venue between Dallas and Fort Worth built for concerts, with good sightlines from every level. See more shows on the Texas Trust CU Theatre venue page on Texas Music Map.
Doors typically open about an hour before showtime. Texas Trust CU Theatre is at 1001 Performance Place in Grand Prairie, off Interstate 30 near Lone Star Park, with on-site parking. Arrive early to grab a drink and settle in before the band hits the stage.