Scott Patterson brings 2026 spring tour to U.S. cities with new music and live performances

Actor and musician Scott Patterson is taking his music career back on the road with a newly announced 2026 spring tour, bringing a series of intimate live performances to cities across the United States.
Best known for his role as Luke Danes on Gilmore Girls, Patterson has spent decades developing his sound as a self-taught guitarist and songwriter. He began performing at age 9 and has continued to evolve as a musician alongside his acting career.
The upcoming tour will feature stops in California, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, and New York, among others, running from April through May. Patterson said the shows will deliver a high-energy, rock-driven experience focused on connection and storytelling.
“It’s more of a rock experience – on your feet, dancing, singing along,” Patterson said in a recent interview. “We want people to have a really good time and remember these shows.”
Patterson described his band’s sound in three words: “elite, rock, and melodic,” emphasizing the caliber of musicianship and the balance between powerful instrumentation and emotionally driven songwriting.
The tour follows years of independent releases, including his 2017 EP “Revolution” and singles such as “Surrender,” “I Want to Kiss You More,” and “Cellphone.” Earlier tracks like “Haha Song” and “Forgotten Hero” reached No. 1 on the iTunes Indie Top 100 chart.

While many fans first discovered Patterson through television, he said live music offers a different kind of connection.
“Live performance is immediate,” he said. “There’s an energy exchange between the band and the audience that you just can’t replicate anywhere else.”
In addition to the tour, Patterson continues to engage with fans through appearances and conventions, while hinting at the possibility of expanding his live schedule in the future. Click here to purchase tickets.