The Derailers - Strand Summer Series

Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September.

Music nights start at 7 p.m. in Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. Performances are free to the public with on-site beer and wine, select vendors, and a reserved VIP area with reserved seating, complimentary drinks, meet and greets, and more. Click the link for the show below for more information on the VIP experiences!

ABOUT THE DERAILERS | The Derailers are a high-energy country band known for their irresistible blend of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and roots-driven twang, channeling the spirit of classic country while delivering a fresh, road-tested sound. Formed in Texas and shaped by deep influences from Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and the Bakersfield tradition, the band gained national attention with a string of acclaimed albums and charting singles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Reverb Deluxe and Here Come the Derailers. Celebrated for tight harmonies, infectious rhythms, and electrifying live shows, The Derailers have toured extensively and earned a loyal following by staying true to country music’s dancehall roots while keeping it loud, fun, and unapologetically authentic.