# Bandsintown MCP MCP > Bandsintown MCP finds live music events and concert tours globally. Search for artists, browse venue schedules, or discover shows near your coordinates—all through natural conversation with your AI client. Get instant ticket links, upcoming dates, and artist profiles without needing an API key. ## Overview - **Category:** audio-music - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** concert-discovery, live-events, tour-dates, ticketing, artist-tracking ## Description Need to plan a night out? This connector pulls live music event data from across the globe. Instead of juggling multiple ticketing websites, you can just talk to your agent about what's playing next. You tell it an artist name, a city, or even a date range, and it brings back all the details—upcoming tours, past shows, venue schedules, and ticket links. If you’re working with Vinkius, this MCP adds instant access to concert data right alongside your other business tools. It's built for anyone who needs reliable event info on demand. ## Tools ### get_artist Retrieves core information about a musician using their name or general profile details. ### get_artist_by_facebook_id Gets artist info by looking up the specific Facebook page ID associated with them. ### get_artist_by_id Retrieves full artist profiles using a unique Bandsintown identifier (ID). ### get_artist_events Fetches upcoming or past concert dates for an artist, allowing you to filter by date range. ### get_artist_events_by_id Gets all event details for a specific musician using their unique Bandsintown ID. ### get_recommended_events Searches and returns event recommendations based on your city name or latitude/longitude coordinates. ### get_venue_events Lists all shows scheduled to happen at a specific, named venue. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What concerts are coming up for Taylor Swift? ``` **Response:** ``` Taylor Swift has 15 upcoming tour dates. Next shows: São Paulo (Allianz Parque, Dec 15), Buenos Aires (River Plate, Dec 20), London (Wembley, Jun 2025). All dates include venue info and ticket links. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find recommended concerts in New York. ``` **Response:** ``` Found 25+ recommended events in New York: 1. The Strokes at Madison Square Garden (Dec 18) — 2. Billie Eilish at Barclays Center (Dec 22) — 3. Radiohead at Forest Hills Stadium (Jul 2025). All with venue details and ticket links. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What shows are happening at Red Rocks Amphitheatre? ``` **Response:** ``` Red Rocks Amphitheatre has 40+ upcoming shows. Notable acts: Zach Bryan (Jun 15), Tyler the Creator (Jul 22), Dead & Company (Aug 10), Widespread Panic (Sep 5-7). The iconic outdoor venue near Denver hosts concerts from May through October. ``` ## Capabilities ### Find artist profiles Get detailed information about any musician or band using their name, ID, or social media profile. ### Locate nearby shows Discover recommended concert events based on a specific city or set of geographical coordinates. ### Track tour dates Pull all upcoming and past show schedules for an artist, filtering by date ranges you specify. ### Check venue listings See a list of performances scheduled at any specific music hall or concert location. ## Use Cases ### A fan needs to know if their favorite band is playing next month. The agent uses `get_artist_events` with a date filter. It returns all dates for the band between '2024-11-01' and '2024-11-30', showing exact city, venue names, and ticket links. ### An event planner needs to check a whole festival grounds for available acts. The agent calls `get_venue_events` using the stadium's name. It generates a list of every act playing there that week, helping the planner fill gaps in the lineup. ### Someone is traveling to a new city and wants immediate options. The agent uses `get_recommended_events` with just the destination's zip code. It instantly provides 20+ concert suggestions, letting the traveler pick based on date or genre. ### A journalist needs to verify an artist's background and social links. The agent uses `get_artist_by_facebook_id`, pasting in a unique Facebook ID. It returns the full profile, including follower counts and official social media links for verification. ## Benefits - Stop guessing if an artist is touring. Use the `get_artist_events` tool to pull a full list of upcoming or past dates for any band, filtered by date range. - Never miss a show announcement again. The `get_recommended_events` function finds local concerts near your coordinates so you don't have to search every corner of the city. - Quickly identify an artist using their social media handle. Use `get_artist_by_facebook_id` when you only have their Facebook page link, not their official name. - Need a quick profile? The `get_artist` tool gives you basic info and links for any musician right away. It’s the fastest way to verify an artist's existence. - Planning a large event? Use `get_venue_events` to check every available show at a specific location, like the Madison Square Garden. ## How It Works The bottom line is that you use natural conversation to get complex, structured concert data instantly. 1. First, subscribe to this MCP on Vinkius. It's the only step needed because no API key is required for searching. 2. Next, ask your AI client what you need—for example, 'Show me all events near zip code 90210.' 3. The connector processes the request and returns event details, including artist names, venue addresses, dates, times, and direct ticket links. ## 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 should I use the `get_artist` function to pull general profile details for an artist?** This tool retrieves core data about a specific act. You'll get basic information like follower counts, images, and their social media links. It gives you a quick snapshot of the artist’s overall online presence. **If I only have an artist's Facebook ID, is it better to use `get_artist_by_facebook_id` than searching by name?** Yes, always use `get_artist_by_facebook_id`. This tool guarantees accuracy when you search using a specific platform identifier. It bypasses general searches and retrieves data directly from that unique ID. **How do I find all the shows happening at a single location or venue using `get_venue_events`?** You just need to specify the name of the venue. This tool returns every upcoming show, listing artists, dates, times, and ticket links for that exact location. It’s ideal for checking out local event schedules. **Can `get_artist_events` filter for concerts within a specific custom date range?** Absolutely. You pass two dates in 'YYYY-MM-DD,YYYY-MM-DD' format to narrow down the search. This filters out irrelevant results, leaving you only with shows scheduled between your specified start and end dates. **When I run `get_recommended_events`, are the returned details sufficient for booking tickets?** Yes, the output is comprehensive enough. It returns event details including the artist, venue, date, time, and direct ticket links. You get everything you need in one go.