Austin: The Bends at The Historic Scoot Inn
September 11 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$41
Touring alt/indie rock act The Bends bring their “If You Insist Tour” to The Historic Scoot Inn in Austin on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Tickets start at $41, with Foxtide opening.
The Bends have built a following through a sound that draws on melodic, guitar-forward indie rock with an emphasis on hooky, radio-ready songwriting. As a touring act with a growing regional following, the band has steadily built momentum through consistent touring and a live show built around tight, energetic performances rather than studio polish alone.
The Historic Scoot Inn’s outdoor stage, framed by string lights and mature oak trees along Lady Bird Lake, gives touring rock acts like The Bends a distinctly Austin setting to bring their live show to a new city.
Opening act Foxtide rounds out a bill built around melodic, guitar-driven rock, giving fans of the genre a full night of material before the headlining set. Visitors looking to extend the evening can also check out Hotel Vegas, another East Side venue known for indie and rock bookings just a short trip away.
The Historic Scoot Inn has long been one of Austin’s most atmospheric places to see a show, with its open-air stage, string lights, and mature oak trees giving every performance here a setting unlike any other venue in the city. Set along Lady Bird Lake on Austin’s East Side, the grounds’ bars and food trucks make it easy to turn a show into a full evening out, and the venue’s laid-back, outdoor character has made it a favorite stop for everything from electronic DJ sets to singer-songwriter tours to full rock bills. Because the stage is entirely outdoors, checking the weather before heading out is always a good idea.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. The Scoot Inn’s outdoor setting means dressing for the weather, and the venue’s bars and food trucks remain open throughout the show.