Question 1

What is AmpedLocal?

Accepted Answer

AmpedLocal is a free live music, sports, arts and festivals discovery platform covering 940 cities across Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Canada, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa. It helps people find upcoming gigs, concerts, sporting events, arts shows, and festivals near them.

Question 2

What cities does AmpedLocal cover?

Accepted Answer

AmpedLocal covers 940 cities across 24 countries: 61 in Australia (including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast), 23 in New Zealand (including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin), 173 in United Kingdom (including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh), 28 in Ireland (including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick), 20 in Austria (including Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck), 20 in Belgium (including Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges), 20 in Czech Republic (including Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň), 20 in Denmark (including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg), 20 in Finland (including Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu), 45 in France (including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse), 50 in Germany (including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne), 45 in Italy (including Milan, Rome, Bologna, Florence), 25 in Netherlands (including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht), 20 in Norway (including Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger), 35 in Poland (including Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań), 40 in Spain (including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville), 25 in Sweden (including Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala), 20 in Switzerland (including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern), 35 in Turkey (including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya), 157 in United States (including New York, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens), 38 in Canada (including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary), 1 in Singapore (including Singapore), 8 in United Arab Emirates (including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain), 11 in South Africa (including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria).

Question 3

Is AmpedLocal free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AmpedLocal is completely free for concert-goers. You can discover gigs, save events, follow artists, and buy tickets without any subscription or payment.

Question 4

How do I find live gigs near me?

Accepted Answer

Visit ampedlocal.life, select your city from the city picker, and browse upcoming events. You can filter by genre (Rock, Electronic, Pop, Folk, Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Latin, Funk, Psychedelic) or by musical generation (Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers).

Question 5

What music genres does AmpedLocal cover?

Accepted Answer

AmpedLocal covers all major live music genres including Rock, Electronic, Pop, Folk, Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Latin, Funk, and Psychedelic. Events can also be filtered by musical generation to discover the artists most relevant to your era.

Question 6

How do I buy tickets through AmpedLocal?

Accepted Answer

AmpedLocal shows a Buy Tickets button on every event. Tapping it takes you directly to the official ticketing provider — such as Ticketmaster or Moshtix — to complete your purchase safely. AmpedLocal does not sell tickets directly.

Question 7

What is the Pub Gigs marketplace?

Accepted Answer

Pub Gigs is AmpedLocal's two-sided marketplace connecting venues and local bands. Venues can post available gig slots, and bands can register and apply directly through the app. It is designed to help local live music thrive.

Question 8

Does AmpedLocal have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

AmpedLocal works on all devices via the web at ampedlocal.life — no download required. A native iOS and Android app is coming soon.

Question 9

How do I sign up for the Gig Radar weekly email?

Accepted Answer

Tap the bell icon on the Discover screen and enter your email address. You will receive a weekly digest of upcoming gigs in your selected city every Thursday morning.

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