MCP Live Events Server

What is MCP Live Events Server?

MCP Live Events Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the Ticketmaster API to provide real-time event data, allowing AI agents to fetch concert and event details dynamically.

How to use MCP Live Events Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with uv sync (Python 3.13+ and uv required), set your Ticketmaster API key (either in a .env file or in the MCP client’s “env” configuration), then run uv run mcp-live-events. A successful startup prints “MCP Live Event server is running!”

Key features of MCP Live Events Server

• Integrates with the Ticketmaster API to search for events
• Formats API responses for ease of LLM interpretation
• Configurable via environment variables or MCP client settings
• Uses a free, rate-limited Ticketmaster API key
• Runs with the uv package manager

Use cases of MCP Live Events Server

• An AI assistant searches for upcoming concerts in a specific city
• A chatbot recommends live events based on user preferences
• Automated event discovery for travel or itinerary planning
• Integration with MCP-compatible clients to answer real-time event queries

FAQ from MCP Live Events Server

What are the prerequisites for using MCP Live Events Server?

You need Python 3.13+, uv (package manager), and a Ticketmaster API key (free but rate limited).

How do I obtain a Ticketmaster API key?

Sign up on the Ticketmaster developer portal at https://developer.ticketmaster.com/explore/; the API key is labeled “Consumer Key” on that site.

How do I configure the API key for the server?

Place the key in a .env file following the .env.example pattern, or set it in the “env” section of the server’s configuration in your MCP client.

What does a successful startup look like?

After running uv run mcp-live-events, you should see the message “MCP Live Event server is running!” printed to your terminal.

Is the Ticketmaster API free to use?

Yes, the Ticketmaster API key is free to use, but it is rate limited.