• LISTING
  • SEARCH
  • PLANNING
  • HUMAN

How to check venue schedules with your AI

Connect Songkick to your AI client once. After that, you can ask for lineups at any venue without leaving your chat.

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Short answer

How can I see what's playing at a specific venue using AI?

Your AI uses Songkick to find music venues and pull their upcoming performer lineups. You get a clear list of shows and dates for the spots you're interested in. This breakdown shows you exactly how it works.

The results you get

What your AI finds

The AI handles the data retrieval and organizes the schedule for you.

LISTING

Upcoming lineups

The AI pulls the specific performers and dates for a venue. You get a clear view of who is playing and when.

SEARCH

Venue discovery

If you don't have a specific place in mind, the AI finds venues in a certain city or area. It narrows down the list based on your request.

PLANNING

Schedule summaries

The AI can group shows by date or genre. This helps you see all the music happening at a single spot over a weekend or month.

HUMAN

Ticket purchasing

The AI identifies the shows but doesn't buy tickets. You'll need to head to the venue or a ticket provider to finalize your plans.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI moves from finding the right location to pulling the specific event data.

  1. Find the venue

    The AI identifies the correct music venue based on the name or location you provide.

    search_venues

  2. Pull the calendar

    Once the venue is identified, the AI grabs the list of upcoming performances.

    get_venue_calendar

  3. Filter the lineup

    The AI looks through the calendar to find specific artists or dates you asked for.

    get_venue_calendar

  4. Present the schedule

    The AI formats the raw event data into a readable list of shows and times.

    get_venue_calendar

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these prompts into your chat to test the connection.

Starting points

These are basic requests. Swap out the venue names and cities to match what you actually want to find.

Songkick Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mF5bzxzm85TivJ6ZHrAQykqepbCbwEPo4YLu5LUD/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Songkick capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "songkick-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mF5bzxzm85TivJ6ZHrAQykqepbCbwEPo4YLu5LUD/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • What shows are coming up at Red Rocks Amphitheatre?

  • Find me music venues in Austin, Texas.

  • Show me the lineup for the Troubadour in Los Angeles for next month.

  • Who is playing at Brooklyn Steel this weekend?

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Start here

Connect Songkick once, then ask.

Click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about music schedules.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI buy concert tickets for me?

    No. The AI can only look up schedules and lineups. You have to handle the actual purchase yourself.

  • 02

    Can I ask about venues that aren't on Songkick?

    No. The AI only has access to the data provided by Songkick.

  • 03

    Does the AI know if a show is sold out?

    The AI only sees the schedule and performer data. It doesn't have access to real-time ticket inventory or sell-out status.

  • 04

    Can the AI add shows to my personal calendar?

    No. This connector only reads data from Songkick. It cannot write to your Google Calendar or other personal apps.

  • 05

    Can I search for specific genres at a venue?

    Yes. Once the AI pulls the venue calendar, you can ask it to find specific types of music or artists.

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