It's not always easy to keep track of concerts in your area. In bustling cities, the sheer volume of daily events can overwhelm, while rural areas might see shows so rarely that checking listings feels pointless.
Spotify's Concerts feature changes that. Available since 2015 and continually improved, it helps you stay ahead. If it's been a while since you checked, now's the time. Here's how Spotify ensures you never miss another great live show. Never miss a live concert again with these 6 sites. Use these 6 ways to get notified when your favorite bands are in town. Read more.
Launch the Spotify desktop app and click Browse in the left sidebar. Then select the Concerts tab.
Update your location next. Spotify detects it via IP, but for better results—especially if you're near a major city—click Change.
Once your location is set, you'll see a curated list of upcoming concerts, split into Recommended for You and Popular sections. Both are sorted chronologically, with multiple artist dates under expandable arrows.
Click an artist or festival name for details. Spotify's 2017 partnership with Eventbrite provides venue, time, lineup, and crucially, ticket prices.
Since you're in Spotify, dive into full artist bios. Preview unfamiliar acts to discover new favorites.
To buy tickets, hit the Find Tickets button—it whisks you to the official seller. 5 amazing sites to buy or trade sports, concert tickets, and more.
Do you use Spotify for nearby concerts? What features would you add to the Concerts tab? Share in the comments.
