Apple Music's Concerts Page Lands — Almost Perfect

Apple Music has rolled out a new Concerts page aimed squarely at people who follow live music. The page collects upcoming gigs, links to setlists and concert recordings, and groups shows in an easy‑to‑browse format — which makes it an appealing hub if you like discovering concerts and revisiting memorable performances.

On the positive side, Concerts feels thoughtfully designed. It highlights tours from artists in your library, suggests nearby events, and brings together live tracks and full performances where available. For fans who often search multiple services for setlists and recordings, having a single Apple‑branded place to check is convenient and saves time.

That said, there’s a big flaw that stops this from being a truly great addition. The Concerts page currently relies heavily on Apple Music’s internal catalog and partnered sources, which leaves gaps. Not all gigs appear reliably — especially smaller venues, independent artists or shows listed on ticketing platforms that Apple doesn’t index. That means discovery can feel uneven: big acts show up consistently, but local or emerging artists may be missing entirely.

Another annoyance is occasional friction when trying to buy tickets or get more details. Links sometimes redirect you out of the app or route you through third‑party pages with varying accuracy. For those who want a smooth one‑stop experience for discovery, ticketing and recordings, this patchwork approach can be frustrating.

Still, Concerts is a welcome step from Apple Music. It shows a clearer focus on live content and could become genuinely useful with broader data partnerships and tighter ticketing integrations. If Apple expands the sources it draws from and improves ticket flows, Concerts may well become a must‑check hub for live‑music lovers. For now, it’s worth a look — just don’t expect every show you want to find to be listed.