Spanish Phrase
¿Cuándo es el concierto?
Meaning
A direct question asking for the date or time of a concert. It can be answered with a specific day, a full date, or a time of day, depending on the context.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know the schedule of a live music event—whether you’re planning to attend with friends, checking a flyer, or confirming details with the venue.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuándoeselconcierto?
¿Cuándo?
Interrogative adverb meaning 'when', used to ask about time or date.
es (ser)
Third‑person singular of the verb *ser*, used for events, dates, and permanent characteristics.
el concierto
Definite article + noun; *concierto* is a masculine singular noun meaning 'concert'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo es el concierto?
When is the concert?
Es el sábado a las ocho de la noche.
It’s on Saturday at eight p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué es el concierto?
Use *cuándo* for 'when' and *qué* for 'what'.
¿Cuándo está el concierto?
Events are described with *ser* (es), not *estar* (está).
¿Cuándo el concierto es?
Keep the article separate from the verb; no contraction.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora es el concierto?
What time is the concert?
¿Cuándo tendrá lugar el concierto?
When will the concert take place?
¿En qué fecha es el concierto?
On which date is the concert?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, asking "¿Cuándo?" is perfectly natural for both date and time. If you only need the hour, "¿A qué hora?" is more precise. Remember that events are usually described with *ser* (es) rather than *estar* (está).