How do I find upcoming concerts in a specific city?

First, use the `search_locations` tool to find the correct `metroAreaId` for your city. Then, use the `get_location_calendar` tool with that ID to retrieve all upcoming events in that area.

Can I see the full tour history of an artist?

Yes! Use the `get_artist_gigography` tool with the Artist ID. It provides a comprehensive list of past concerts and events recorded for that specific artist.

Does the integration provide details for specific concert venues?

Absolutely. You can use the `search_venues` tool to find a venue by name and then use `get_venue_calendar` to see all upcoming shows scheduled at that specific location.

Songkick MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Songkick
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Author: Vinkius

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "songkick": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Songkick MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with the most comprehensive live music intelligence available via Songkick. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to worldwide concert schedules, artist tour dates, and venue calendars. Your agent can instantly search for upcoming shows in specific cities, audit an artist's full gigography, and retrieve detailed event information without you ever needing to browse a ticketing site. Whether you are planning a night out or auditing the tour history of a specific band, your agent acts as a dedicated concert coordinator through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Songkick into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Songkick and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Concert Discovery — Search for thousands of upcoming concerts and festivals by artist, location, or venue.
Artist Gigography — Fetch complete tour histories and past events for any artist in the database.
Location Intelligence — Retrieve upcoming events for specific metro areas to plan your local entertainment.
Venue Calendars — Access the schedule of shows for specific concert venues worldwide.
Event Auditing — Retrieve detailed metadata for specific events, including lineups and start dates.

The Songkick MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Songkick to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Songkick MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Songkick

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Songkick, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Songkick MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Songkick through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Songkick + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Songkick MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Songkick MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Songkick to Cursor via MCP:

get_artist_calendar

Get artist upcoming events

get_artist_gigography

Get artist past events

get_event_details

Get detailed event info

get_location_calendar

Get events in a location

get_venue_calendar

Get events at a venue

search_artists

Search for artists

search_locations

Search for locations

search_venues

Search for venues

Example Prompts for Songkick in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Songkick immediately.

"Is 'Coldplay' on tour right now?"

"Show me concerts in New York City next week."

"Get the gigography for 'Radiohead'."

Troubleshooting Songkick MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Songkick to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Songkick + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Songkick MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.