As YouTube's exclusive concert listing partner, publishing your tour dates through Bandsintown for Artists automatically showcases them on your YouTube Official Artist Channel, videos, and Shorts for billions of fans to discover and buy tickets. Available worldwide.
How to add your events to YouTube
To connect your YouTube channel and activate the integration:
Go to the Integrations page.
Click Connect next to YouTube.
Paste your YouTube Official Artist Channel URL and click Connect to save.
Go to the Events page and make sure all your upcoming shows are added or updated
Once connected, your events will begin appearing on YouTube within 24–48 hours.
Please note: The integration is active once connected, but your show dates will only appear on YouTube when at least one upcoming event is listed in Bandsintown.
Where Fans See Your Events on YouTube
Your concerts appear:
In the Concerts tab on your Official Artist Channel
In the Watch feed below your videos
In the YouTube Shorts feed
Fans who subscribe to your YouTube Official Artist Channel will also receive YouTube push notifications for your concerts in their area.
For more details, see YouTube’s FAQs.
What’s a YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC)?
An OAC is not a regular YouTube channel—it’s a verified YouTube channel that brings together your official music, videos, and fan uploads in one place. It also unlocks features like a Music tab and concert listings powered by Bandsintown
To be eligible, you’ll need:
A YouTube channel you manage
At least one official release on YouTube Music
A label, distributor, or partner connected to YouTube
Not sure if you have one? Check YouTube’s OAC guidelines
Don’t have one yet? Apply for your Official Artist Channel by following YouTube’s instructions and unlock more tools to grow your presence.
How to Find Your Official Artist Channel URL
Go to your YouTube channel.
Copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.
Valid formats:
How to Edit Your Events Listed on YouTube
To update your events:
Visit the Events page in your Bandsintown for Artists dashboard.
Make your edits and save.
Changes will reflect on YouTube within 24–48 hours.
Troubleshooting
If your events haven’t appeared after 48 hours, make sure your YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC) is connected correctly.
To check your connection, go to the Integrations page in your Bandsintown for Artists dashboard and confirm that the correct account is linked for YouTube
Please Note: Regular YouTube channels won’t work–only OACs support concert listing through Bandsintown.
How to Disable Events on Youtube
To disable the integration, go to YouTube Studio → Concerts tab, and turn off the feature.