Swimwear Department - Strand Summer Series VIP Ticket

Upgrade your Strand Summer Series show with our VIP ticket. These passes include two complimentary drink tickets, a reserved viewing area, a pre-show meet-and-greet, and more!

MAKE IT A WEEKEND WITH A STAY AT THE TREMONT HOUSE | New in 2025, our package upgrades now have an option for a Saturday night stay at The Tremont House, offering guests quality, luxury accommodations in the vibrant historic downtown of one of the most popular destinations along the Texas coast. Hotel packages include admission for two to our reserved VIP area.

Tickets are non-refundable. VIP area is located on the north side of Saengerfest Park. Please look for signage or check-in at the beer and wine tent.

ABOUT SWIMWEAR DEPARTMENT | Swimwear Department is a dance-punk band from Houston, Texas. All their songs are about swimming pools, shopping malls, and sometimes both. In summer 2017, Ned Gayle challenged Matt Graham to create a band based on a band name. “It was kind of a dare, just something fun, like a writing prompt. Neither of us expected anything to come of it.” Five years later, Swimwear Department continues to gain momentum. The band is known for its frenetic live shows. They bring the party energy of The B-52s, DEVO, and their Houston predecessors, The Judy’s. At shows, fans join in enthusiastic shout-alongs and improvised line dances.

ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION | GHF was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day. Learn more here.

MUSIC FRIENDLY GALVESTON | The Texas Music Office (TMO) designated Galveston as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community on February 26, 2024. The Music Friendly Texas program aims to create jobs and economic development in Texas communities by supporting the music industry. Galveston’s certification recognizes its rich musical heritage and the city’s connection to the arts. Learn more here.

Host or Publisher Galveston Historical Foundation