Bring Concert Discovery
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect Bandsintown to Claude Code and start using all 7 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Bandsintown MCP Server?
Connect to Bandsintown and discover live music events worldwide through natural conversation — no API key needed.
What you can do
- Artist Info — Get artist profiles with follower counts, images and social links
- Artist Events — Browse all upcoming and past tour dates for any artist
- Recommended Events — Discover concerts near your city or coordinates
- Venue Events — See what shows are coming up at any venue
- Date Filtering — Filter events by upcoming, past, or specific date ranges
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key needed — start searching immediately
- Discover live music events from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Concert Goers — find shows by your favorite artists and discover new events near you
- Music Fans — track tour dates, browse venue schedules and never miss a live show
- Event Planners — research venue lineups and artist touring patterns
Built-in capabilities (7)
Get info for a specific artist
Get artist info by Facebook page ID
Get artist info by Bandsintown ID
Use date parameter to filter: "upcoming", "past", "all" or a date range "YYYY-MM-DD,YYYY-MM-DD". Get upcoming and past events for an artist
Same as get_artist_events but uses numeric ID instead of name. Get events for an artist by Bandsintown ID
Filter by city name or latitude/longitude coordinates with radius. Returns event details with artist, venue, date, time and ticket links. Get recommended events by location
Returns event details with artists, dates, times and ticket links. Get upcoming events at a specific venue
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Bandsintown as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Bandsintown data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Bandsintown tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Bandsintown in Claude Code
Why run Bandsintown with Vinkius?
The Bandsintown connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 7 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Bandsintown using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Bandsintown and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Bandsintown to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Bandsintown for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and Bandsintown is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
No! Bandsintown's public API works without authentication using a default app_id. Just subscribe and start searching for concerts.
Can I find concerts near me?
Yes! Use get_recommended_events with a city name (e.g. 'New York', 'London') or latitude/longitude coordinates. You can also set a search radius in miles.
Can I see past tour dates?
Yes! Use get_artist_events with the date parameter set to 'past' to see completed shows, or 'all' to see both upcoming and past events.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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