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YouTube Integration

Showcase your tour dates on YouTube to reach more fans and drive ticket sales.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

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:

  1. Go to the Integrations page.

  2. Click Connect next to YouTube.

  3. Paste your YouTube Official Artist Channel URL and click Connect to save.

  4. 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

  1. Go to your YouTube channel.

  2. Copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.

Valid formats:

How to Edit Your Events Listed on YouTube

To update your events:

  1. Visit the Events page in your Bandsintown for Artists dashboard.

  2. Make your edits and save.

  3. 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.

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