Austin: Phillip Phillips at The Historic Scoot Inn
September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$54
American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips brings his “Let’s Go Far Tour” to The Historic Scoot Inn in Austin on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with doors at 6:00 PM ahead of an 8:00 PM set. Tickets start at $54, with Elias Hix opening.
Phillips won American Idol in 2012 with a distinctive, gravel-toned folk-rock sound that set him apart from the show’s typical pop contestants, and his debut single “Home” became a massive crossover hit, later adopted widely in film, television, and sports broadcasts. His subsequent albums have continued to develop that organic, roots-leaning sound, built around warm acoustic guitar work and an unmistakably raspy vocal delivery.
The Historic Scoot Inn’s outdoor stage, set beneath string lights and mature trees along Lady Bird Lake, is a fitting home for Phillips’ warm, organic sound — the kind of setting that suits a singer-songwriter show built on melody and feel rather than spectacle.
“Home” remains one of the most licensed songs of its era, and Phillips has continued building a career well beyond his American Idol win, touring steadily and releasing new music over more than a decade since his victory. Fans looking to extend the evening can also check out Empire Control Room & Garage, another Austin venue nearby.
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 ahead of an 8:00 PM set. The Scoot Inn’s outdoor setting means dressing for the weather, and the venue’s bars and food trucks remain open throughout the night.