Stray Cats Launch Summer Tour at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

Rockabilly Revival Hits The Strip

The Stray Cats are bringing their signature pompadours and hot rod rock back to Las Vegas this summer, kicking off their month-long tour at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan on Friday, July 24. This isn’t just another nostalgia act dusting off old hits – all three original members are returning to the road with what they promise will be an “explosive live show” featuring the genuine rockabilly chops that made them multi-million sellers in the early ’80s.

Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom know how to work a crowd, and their setlist will lean heavy on the massive hits that defined an era: “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” “Runaway Boys,” and “(She’s) Sexy + 17.” After releasing their first new tracks in six years – “Stampede” and a cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Teenage Heaven” – the trio seems energized and ready to prove that rockabilly never really went out of style.

Getting Your Tickets

General ticket sales begin Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. PT through Ticketmaster and the Cosmopolitan's website. But here's where it gets interesting – multiple pre-sales are already running. An artist pre-sale started today and runs through Thursday, March 12 at 10 p.m., while MGM Rewards members, along with Spotify and Facebook customers, get their shot on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The smart money says this show will move tickets quickly. The Chelsea provides an intimate setting that’s perfect for the Cats’ high-energy performance style, and summer tour kickoffs in Vegas tend to generate serious buzz.

Why This Matters for Vegas Entertainment

What makes this announcement particularly compelling is the timing and venue choice. The Stray Cats launching their cross-country tour at The Cosmopolitan signals that Vegas remains the gold standard for major acts testing new material and tour production. The band’s return after six years of relative quiet, coupled with their choice to start here, suggests they view this as more than just another tour stop – it’s a statement show.

Brian Setzer's comment about feeling “healthy and strong again” hints at the personal challenges that kept the band off the road, making this Vegas performance feel like a genuine comeback rather than a corporate-mandated reunion tour. When veteran acts choose your city to relaunch their careers, it says something about the entertainment landscape and the audiences we attract.

This summer tour will wrap with three New York-area performances, but it all starts right here on the Strip – exactly where rockabilly's rebellious spirit belongs.