These live entertainment innovations range from social media-powered concerts to music festival apps that are designed to bring you closer to your dream performance.
With the rising popularity of performance-themed mobile apps, concert and theatre experiences are transforming from up close and personal affairs to virtual events. Standouts from this live entertainment innovations list include tweet-powered concert events and live performance enhancing goggles that immerse one into a world of virtual reality.
A great example of social media concerts is the Doritos Boldstage event that changes its performances based on viewer's tweets. Each performance at the event is set to appeal to its audience and put them in the driver's seat of their live entertainment experience.
In the case of entertainment-enhancing products, Oculus Rift's goggles take one's experience to another level and fuse reality with elements from the virtual world.
36 Live Entertainment Innovations
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Star-Studded Scotch Parties
Symphony in Blue Brand Activation Brings Together Theatre & Whisky
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Stage-Converting Buses
The Red Bull Tour Bus Converts into a Fully Functional Concert Stage
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Aquatic Conservation Concerts
Florida's Underwater Music Festival Promotoes Responsible Ocean Use
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Social Livestream Apps
Mirrativ is a New Streaming App That Combines Twitch and Periscope
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Pop-Up Shop Concerts
Ra Ra Riot Busts Out the Beats at Wired Store's Buick ‘Regal Remix̵
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Social Media-Powered Concerts
The Doritos Boldstage Will Change the Show Based on Viewer Tweets
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Apple Symphony Apps
The iPad Orchestra Will Overwhelm You With Music
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Livestream Game Campaigns
Twitch's Old Spice Nature Adventure Gives Viewers Control Over a Human
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Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
The Cube S OTT Box Provides Flexibility & Consumer Convenience
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Fantasy Concert Lineup Exhibits
André Saraiva Created an Exhibit Showing Dream Collaborations
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Solar LED Screens
Megatex Develops the World's First LED Screen with Built-In Solar Panels
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Livestreaming Fashion Apps
Japan's LINE App Features Exclusive Burberry Fashion Content
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Collaborative Festival Music Apps
The iTunes Festival App Combines with SXSW to Deliver Free Music
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Wind-Powered Bowling
Brooklyn Bowl is World's First LEED Certified Sustainable Alley
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Video Game Streaming Platforms
Google Launched the 'YouTube Gaming' Site for Streaming Video Games
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Moving Bus Music Festivals
Original Buff is Bringing Tunes on the Road
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Limited Livestreaming Apps
The New 'Outcast' App is Designed for 15-Second Live Broadcasts
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Digital Suprise Performances
Timbaland Surprises Crowds at His 'Shock Value II' Tour
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Bubble-Resembling Pavilions
Aeropolis by Plastique Fantastique is Futuristic
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Branded Livestreaming Apps
Comcast's Xfinity Share Helps Create and Share Livestream Video Content
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Rapper-Designed Theatres
The Temporary Cinema Pavilion is Designed by OMA and Kanye West
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Interactive Branded Photo Booths
V Energy 'Power Wall' Offers Engaging Experience to Music Fans
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Equality-Promoting Sporting Events
The 2014 Gay Games Will be Taking Place in Cleveland in August
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Automobile Theatre Performances
Fiat's 'Theatre in a 500' Plays Took Place in Automobiles
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Drone Circus Performers
This Cirque Du Soleil Video Features a Fleet of Flying Lampshades
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Subterranean Echo Concerts
Oliver Beer Hosts a Live Performance Under Waterloo Subway Station
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Concert-Finding Apps
The GigBeat App Analyzes Your Music Library to Find the Right Shows for You
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Classical Breakdance Performances
Anna Holmstrom and the Flying Steps Dance to Music by Bach
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Multi-Stream Broadcasting Networks
Multi-Streaming Platform Joicaster Syndicates Livestream Video
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Electronic Concert Venues
The 'EVNTLIVE' Platform Hosts Live Concerts in Real-Time
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Cinema Audience-Policing Ninjas
Morphsuits Help Bust Noisy People at the Prince Charles Theatre
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Impromptu Gazebo Concerts
The Shred Kelly Green Couch Session is Full of Rhythm
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Science-Based Circuses
San Francisco's STEAM Carnival Event Uses Tech for Tricks and Games
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Early Morning Musicals
New York Bakery Co Stages 20-Minute Morning Performance of Grease
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Music-Loving Travel Sites
Festicket Finds the Best All-inclusive Packages to Music Festivals
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AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Phone-Free Festivals
This Never Happened is a Music Event Series and Festival Concept
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Advanced Video Call Prototypes
Logitech Unveils 'Pepper's Ghost' Booths for Immersive Video Calls
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Digital Holiday Dresses
Bershka x DressX Digital Going Out Collection Targets Gen Z Customers
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Physical World-Blending VR Headsets
The Oculus VR Founder's Latest Headset Connects to the Brain
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
AI-Powered Virtual Influencers
Antelope is Making Virtual Influencers More Capable with AI Tech
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Interactive Metaverse Pop Concerts
The Chainsmokers are Set to Host a Virtual Concert on Roblox
Street Performer Livestream Cameras
The Suburb Street Performance Recorder Supports Performers
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Surprise Concert Tickets
Live Nation's Shuffle Tickets Share a Randomly Chosen Concert
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
TikTok Event Tickets Feature
Ticketmaster Partners with TikTok to Launch New Ticket-Buying Feature
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Live Broadcast NFTs
eShot Labs Launches Unique Tool That Turns Real-Time Video into NFTs
Virtual Reality Design Apps
'Live Home 3D' from BeLight Software Uses VR for Home Renovations
Revolutionary Video Creation Apps
Zoomerang Allows Creators to Monetize Their Creativity
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Connected In-Car Gaming Apps
BMW Teamed up with AirConsole to Enhance its Infotainment Systems
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Festival Friend Matching Apps
Hey! VINA & Absolut are Connecting Coachella Best Festival Friends
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Makeup-Focused Metaverse Worlds
NYX Professional Makeup Unveils a Metaverse Experience in Roblox
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Live-Streamed Music Venues
PIXELYNX Partners with Vita Motus on a New Metaverse Music Game
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Immersive In-Game Concerts
Fortnite’s Next Concert Features Grammy-Nominated Artist The Kid Laroi
3D VR Video Calls
Canon's Kokomo Platform Allows Uses to Chat Face-to-Face in the Metaverse
Cannabis Delivery Service Apps
Lantern Launches iOS App in Time for the Holidays
Spotify Ticket-Selling Platforms
Spotify Launches Its Own Ticket-Selling Site, 'Spotify Tickets'
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Phone-Free Music Festivals
The Over Yondr Festival Requires Guests to Ditch Their Cellphones
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Kpop-Themed Live Exhibitions
HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, & Live Nation Confirm a New BTS Exhibition in LA
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
This Electrolit Activation Will Be at Music Festivals in 2023
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Label-Backed Musical Merch
Warner Music Partners with DRESSX for Digital Merchandise Collections
Sporty Digital Apparel
Roots & Stadium Live Launched a Digital Experience for Gen Z
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Rapper-Themed VR Concerts
Meta Announces The Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert Experience in December
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Open-Source Live-Stream Websites
Twitch Competitor Glimesh Launches its Official Mobile App
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Live Streaming Blog Features
Tumblr Recruits Livebox for its New Live Streaming Feature
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Social App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Music Service Concert Tickets
Spotify Launches the Spotify Tickets Website for Concert Tickets
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping
Trailer-Making Life Apps
Moments Helps Users Live in the Moment and Relive the Event the Next Day
Poster-Inspired Music Playlists
LineupSupply Creates Instafest-Inspired Posters Using Your Spotify
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers