# Songkick Music MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Songkick lets you find live music and concerts using your AI agent. You can search for specific artists, venues, and locations to see who's playing where and when. It turns your chat into a personal concert concierge for tracking tour dates and local shows. Instead of jumping between dozens of different websites, you can stay in your chat interface to get real-time updates on the music scene you love. ## Overview - **Category:** audio-music - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mF5bzxzm85TivJ6ZHrAQykqepbCbwEPo4YLu5LUD/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** concerts, live-music, tour-dates, artist-tracking, event-discovery ## Description Songkick lets you pull live music data directly into your chat. Instead of hunting through different websites to see who is playing near you, you can just ask your agent for the latest tour dates or local shows. It connects to the world's largest live music database, making it easy to see what's coming up in any city. You can check if your favorite band is on tour or see the full lineup for a specific club without the usual friction of manual searching. Finding out who's touring can be a chore of opening dozens of tabs and checking different social media pages. This Connector changes that by letting your AI do the legwork. Whether you're trying to see if your favorite band is hitting your city next month or you need to see who's playing at a specific club on a Friday night, the info is right there in your chat. It's a lot easier than scrolling through messy websites. Since Vinkius hosts this, you can plug it into your favorite workspace and get these answers instantly. You get a clear picture of tours, festivals, and local dates without the usual headache of manual searching. It turns your AI agent into a personal music concierge that keeps you updated on the shows that matter to you. ## Tools ### search_artists Helps you find the correct Songkick ID for any band or solo performer. You need this ID to pull specific tour data. ### get_artist_calendar Pulls the complete list of upcoming tour dates for a specific musician. This helps you see every stop on a tour in one place. ### search_events Finds specific concerts or festivals based on your location or date preferences. Use this to see what's happening nearby. ### search_locations Identifies metro areas and cities to help you find regional music scenes. It helps you discover shows in new regions. ### search_venues Locates specific music halls or clubs and provides their unique identifiers. This is the first step to seeing a venue's schedule. ### get_venue_calendar Displays every upcoming performance scheduled at a specific music venue. Use this to check if a club is free for a booking. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Are there any Radiohead concerts in London next month? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Upcoming Radiohead Concerts in London I found the following upcoming performances: | Date | Venue | Event Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | October 15 | O2 Arena | Concert | | November 2 | Royal Albert Hall | Concert | Would you like more details on either of these shows? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find the Songkick ID for the artist 'Daft Punk'. ``` **Response:** ``` I've located **Daft Punk** in the database. * **Songkick ID:** 549607 You can use this ID to pull their full tour calendar or check for specific dates in your area. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's playing at the O2 Arena next week? ``` **Response:** ``` ### O2 Arena: Upcoming Schedule Here is what's happening at the O2 Arena next week: * **Friday:** The Jazz Trio * **Saturday:** Rock Night * **Tuesday:** Indie Showcase Let me know if you want to see more dates or find a different venue. ``` ## Capabilities ### Find specific artists and their unique IDs Search for any band or solo performer to get their unique identifier for tour tracking. ### Get full tour calendars for any musician Pull a complete list of upcoming tour dates for a specific artist in one request. ### Search for concerts based on dates or locations Identify live music events happening in specific cities or during certain date ranges. ### Look up venue schedules for specific music halls Access the full list of upcoming performances for a specific music venue or club. ### Identify metro areas and nearby live music Find regional music scenes by searching for specific cities or metro area IDs. ### Filter results by concert or festival types Narrow down your search to see only festivals or only standard concerts. ## Use Cases ### Planning a concert trip A traveler asks their agent to find all upcoming festivals in Austin, Texas, to plan a summer road trip. ### Checking band availability A fan wants to know if a specific artist is touring in Europe this summer to see if they can make it. ### Venue research A local promoter wants to see what other acts are playing at a nearby club next month to find an open date. ### Finding local shows Someone asks their agent for any live music happening in their metro area this weekend for a night out. ## Benefits - Stop opening dozens of tabs. Get concert info directly in your chat interface without jumping between different websites. - Track your favorite bands with `get_artist_calendar` to see every upcoming tour date in one place. - Plan better travel with `search_locations` to see what's happening in a different city before you book a flight. - Check venue schedules to see the full lineup for a specific club or hall without manual searching. - Filter your results to see only festivals or only concerts to find exactly what you want to attend. - Get artist IDs quickly so you can keep your tour data organized and accurate across your personal notes. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get real-time tour and concert data without leaving your chat interface. 1. Connect your Songkick API key to the Connector 2. Open your preferred AI client like Claude or Cursor 3. Ask for tour dates or local shows in plain English ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Songkick MCP find concerts in my city?** Yes, it can identify live music events happening in your specific city or metro area. You just need to tell your agent which city you're interested in. **How do I track my favorite band's tour?** You can ask your agent to pull the full tour calendar for any artist. It will return a complete list of upcoming dates and locations. **Can I see a specific venue's full schedule?** Absolutely. You can ask for the calendar of any music hall or club, and it will show you every performance currently scheduled there. **Does Songkick MCP work for festivals too?** Yes, it tracks both individual concerts and large-scale music festivals, allowing you to filter your search by event type. **How do I get tour dates for a new artist?** Just ask your agent to find the artist and pull their tour dates. It will search the database and provide the most up-to-date schedule available. **Can I search for music events by date range?** Yes, you can specify dates when searching for events. This helps you see exactly what's playing during your planned trip or weekend. **How do I find the unique Songkick ID for an artist?** Use the `search_artists` tool with the artist's name. The agent will return a list of matching artists along with their unique Songkick IDs, which you can then use for calendar lookups. **Can I see the schedule for a specific concert hall or venue?** Yes! First, find the venue's ID using `search_venues`. Once you have the ID, use the `get_venue_calendar` tool to retrieve all upcoming events scheduled at that location. **Is it possible to filter events by date or type?** Absolutely. The `search_events` tool allows you to specify `min_date`, `max_date`, and `type` (concert or festival) to refine your search results.