Getting Started: Your First API Call

Welcome to the ShowGiant API! This guide will walk you through the entire process of making your first successful API call to retrieve live concert data. By the end, you’ll have the code you need to start integrating our data into your application.

Goal: To find all upcoming shows for the artist “The National” within 50 miles of Chicago, IL

Prerequisites:

  • A ShowGiant account
  • An active API Key from your account dashboard