As a longtime Spotify Premium user and live music enthusiast, I've tested countless ways to score concert tickets. Spotify's Concerts feature stands out for its seamless integration with your listening habits, helping you discover and purchase tickets effortlessly—often in under five minutes.
That said, results vary by artist popularity, venue, and your location. While it's possible to complete the process quickly, complex searches might take longer. Here's my step-by-step experience using Spotify to find and buy tickets.
While streaming on the Spotify desktop app, I spotted the Concerts tab in the main menu. Note: This feature isn't available in the web player, even for Premium users.
I expected live tracks, but instead saw upcoming concerts near me, personalized based on my listening history. Clicking 'Details' on a recommended show led me to Songkick in moments, where I bought tickets via Ticketfly—smooth and hassle-free.
Open the Spotify desktop app or mobile app and tap Concerts. It shows events tonight or soon, tailored to your playlists.
Scroll for popular local shows:
Tap Details to visit Songkick. Check lineups, venues, popularity, and buy via partners like Ticketmaster or Ticketfly. Link a Songkick account to track events.
Want shows elsewhere? Tap Change location in Concerts.
It works well for major cities in your country and some international spots, though results are best when you're physically nearby.
Go to any artist's page and select Shows for their tour dates.
Spotify Concerts is excellent, but venue names aren't clickable—a missed opportunity to explore more events there or see recommended/popular artists. As a music streaming service, not a full ticketing platform, deeper venue integration would elevate the experience.
Spotify Concerts shines for music lovers, delivering tailored recommendations fast. Pick your show and go!
Have you tried Spotify Concerts? Share your thoughts below—love it, hate it, or indifferent?
