BookMyShow Scraper: Movies, Showtimes & Concerts
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from $2.62 / 1,000 showtime or event listings
BookMyShow Scraper: Movies, Showtimes & Concerts
Extracts detailed movies, showtimes, live events, sports matches, plays, prices, certifications, languages, user ratings, and theater seating availability from BookMyShow.com. Supports all major Indian cities.
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from $2.62 / 1,000 showtime or event listings
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What does BookMyShow scraper do?
Get current cinema listings, movie details, live concert events, theatrical plays, and venue showtimes from BookMyShow.com: exact theater names, view dimensions, ticket price tiers, and seating availability status across major Indian cities, ready for your spreadsheets in under 10 seconds. This scraper connects directly to public directories unblocked, meaning no accounts or API keys are required. Built for event aggregators, competitive entertainment analysts, showtime trackers, and ticket pricing monitors compiling local event databases.
This tool extracts movie, theater, and ticket listings from BookMyShow.com. It connects to the platform using specialized regional pathways to harvest precise ticket details and show schedules. It runs fast and reliably without needing any user login, collecting listing data directly without any complex setup.
Why use BookMyShow scraper?
- Event aggregators: Build an online directory of live plays, sports matches, and musical concerts in your region.
- Movie developers: Analyze local theater screening frequencies, showtime patterns, and viewing dimensions to track audience footprint.
- Pricing analysts: Monitor ticket price distributions across premium lounges and standard seat configurations.
- Entertainment bloggers: Feed automated schedules, user feedback scores, and movie releases into your website or app.
How to use BookMyShow scraper
- Create a free Apify account, no credit card required.
- Open the BookMyShow scraper on the Apify Store.
- Choose your target Indian city and specify your search type.
- Set optional volume limits.
- Click Start. Your structured datasets will download as CSV, Excel, or JSON.
Input
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
city | enum | Yes | Select the target Indian city region |
scrapeMode | enum | Yes | Choose whether to extract movies, cinema showtimes, or live events |
targetDate | string | No | Optional target date in YYYYMMDD format |
maxItems | integer | No | Maximum number of results to save on this run |
proxyConfiguration | object | Yes | Rotating Indian proxies required due to regional blocks |
Output
A structured dataset of ticketing items with movie titles, theater locations, prices in INR, showtimes, and direct checkout seat selection URLs.
Data table
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
title | string | Name of the movie, concert, play, or sports match |
url | string | Direct listing link on BookMyShow |
city | string | Target city selection (e.g. mumbai, bengaluru) |
scrapeMode | string | Selected crawl category mode (movies or events) |
cinemaName | string | Name of the venue multiplex hosting the show |
showtime | string | Showtime schedule string (e.g. 06:15 PM) |
format | string | Screen format or zone type (e.g. 2D, 3D, IMAX) |
price | number | Ticket base price in Indian Rupees |
availability | string | Seating state indicator (Available, Filling Fast, Sold Out) |
artist | string | Show audio languages or performer names |
scrapedAt | string | ISO 8601 extraction timestamp |
Pricing
This Actor uses pay-per-event pricing. You are charged for each movie or event showtime that is successfully resolved with complete theater and scheduling details and saved to the dataset.
You are not charged for invalid, deleted, private, or unavailable cinema listings that do not produce an output row.
Tips or advanced options
- No browser overhead. Because this scraper connects directly to BookMyShow directory pages, it does not launch Chrome or execute heavy scripts. This makes it 100x faster than browser-based scrapers, running in a fraction of the time.
- Indian residential proxies are mandatory. Since BookMyShow blocks all non-Indian IP addresses, always ensure Indian rotating residential proxies are active.
- Schedule daily runs via the built-in scheduler to maintain a fresh daily feed.
FAQ, disclaimers, and support
Is the BookMyShow scraper legal and compliant?
Yes. The BookMyShow scraper collects publicly visible information that is accessible to anonymous visitors. It does not bypass paywalls, read private user credentials, or place automatic bookings. You are responsible for compliance with local regional regulations.
Does this scraper require proxies or get blocked?
Yes. BookMyShow implements strict geographic restrictions. All incoming requests from non-Indian IPs are blocked with challenge screens. You must use rotating Indian proxies to access the platform successfully.
Can I schedule automatic daily showtime tracking?
Yes. You can use the built-in scheduler to run the BookMyShow scraper at specific hours every day and output fresh CSV reports.
Disclaimer: This Actor collects public web listings only. It does not bypass authorization, paywalls, or any other security layers. BookMyShow is the registered trademark of Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. This Actor is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
