specification: API Commons Rate Limits
specificationVersion: '0.1'
provider: Bandsintown
providerId: bandsintown
created: '2026-06-13'
modified: '2026-06-13'

throttledStatusCode: 429
throttledMessage: "Rate limit exceeded."

limits:

  - scope: application
    api: Public API v3
    metric: requests
    methods:
      - GET
    limit: not_published
    timeFrame: not_published
    notes: >
      Bandsintown does not publicly publish specific numeric rate limits for the
      Public API v3. The API is described as having "generous" limits for typical
      use cases. Excessive or abusive usage may result in access suspension.
      Partnership agreements may specify custom rate limit terms.

authentication:
  type: api_key
  location: query_parameter
  parameterName: app_id
  notes: >
    All requests to rest.bandsintown.com must include a valid app_id query
    parameter. Artist keys are obtained via Bandsintown for Artists account
    settings. Partnership application IDs are issued after approval.
    The legacy api_version=3.0 query parameter may also be required
    for some integrations alongside format=json.

enterpriseNote: >
  Rate limits and access quotas for partnership integrations are negotiated
  individually. Contact API@bandsintown.com to discuss partnership terms.

source: https://help.artists.bandsintown.com/en/articles/9186477-api-documentation