Viagogo Event Parser Spider

The Viagogo Event Parser Spider is a powerful tool designed to scrape event data from Viagogo, a leading ticket marketplace. This actor enables users to extract detailed information about sports events, concerts, and other live performances, providing valuable insights for market research, competitive analysis, and more.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes detailed event information including names, dates, venues, and ticket availability.
• Reliable and Accurate: Utilizes robust scraping techniques to ensure high data quality and reliability.
• Proxy Support: Integrated with Apify's residential proxy to avoid IP bans and ensure seamless data collection.
• Customizable URL Inputs: Allows users to specify multiple URLs for targeted data extraction.
• Scalable Performance: Efficiently handles large volumes of data, making it suitable for extensive market analysis.
• Automated Data Collection: Reduces manual effort and speeds up the data gathering process.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	Array	No	The URLs for the spider to scrape.	["https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/Soccer"]
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Specifies proxy servers used by the scraper to hide its origin.	{ "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] }

Example Usage

Example Input

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/Soccer"
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Example Output

[
  {
    "event_id": 158900942,
    "name": "FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs. FC Dynamo Kyiv U19 Men's Football",
    "url": "https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/Soccer/E-158900942",
    "date": "Friday, April 24",
    "time": "1:00 PM",
    "venue": "Stadium Girnyk",
    "city": "Dnipropetrovsk",
    "country": "Ukraine",
    "min_price": null,
    "tickets_available": false,
    "sold_out": true,
    "on_sale_date": null,
    "on_sale_time": null,
    "actor_id": null,
    "run_id": null
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data on event trends and consumer preferences.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor events and pricing strategies.
• Price Monitoring: Track ticket prices and availability for dynamic pricing strategies.
• Content Aggregation: Compile event information for websites or applications.
• Academic Research: Analyze event data for studies in economics, sociology, and more.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for business intelligence platforms.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Viagogo Event Parser Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array where each object contains:

• event_id: Unique identifier for the event.
• name: Name of the event.
• url: URL to the event page.
• date and time: Scheduled date and time of the event.
• venue, city, country: Location details.
• min_price: Minimum ticket price (if available).
• tickets_available: Boolean indicating ticket availability.
• sold_out: Boolean indicating if the event is sold out.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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