Bandsintown

API

Free API for music event listings and artist tour data

Overview

The Bandsintown Public API offers RESTful access to global music event information, including artist tour dates, venue details, event times, and ticket links. Key endpoints include /artists/{artistName}/events (upcoming events for an artist) and /artists/{artistName} (artist profiles with bio and social links). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building concert discovery apps, integrating tour alerts into music platforms, displaying event listings on artist websites, or creating personalized event recommendations for users. It supports filtering by location, date range, and venue type for flexible integration.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://app.swaggerhub.com/apis/Bandsintown/PublicAPI/3.0.0')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Interface
JSON Responses
Event Filtering (Location/Date)
Artist Profile Data
Venue Details

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Bandsintown API free to use?

Yes, the public API is free for non-commercial applications. Commercial use requires contacting Bandsintown for licensing.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register for an API key from Bandsintown to access the endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, including event details, artist profiles, and venue information.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Music

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Comprehensive global event data
⊕ Regularly updated tour information
⊕ Supports multiple use cases for music apps

Cons

⊖ Requires API key registration
⊖ Rate limits apply
⊖ Non-commercial use only for free tier