Live Nation Reports Record $10.1 Billion Q3 Revenue

Live Nation has reported record third-quarter results, with revenue rising 19% to $10.1 billion as global fan attendance increased 19% to 61 million. The company expects full-year concert attendance to approach 180 million, delivering double-digit growth.

Key Q3 results:

• Operating income increased 13% to $892 million, while adjusted operating income (AOI) rose 14% to $1.18 billion.

• Fee-bearing ticket sales grew 10% to 98 million, with gross transaction value (GTV) increasing 13% to $11.2 billion.

• International attendance climbed 29%, accounting for 60% of total global fan growth, while North American attendance increased 13%.

• International markets also contributed 75% of global fee-bearing ticket growth, with volumes up 20%.

Concerts and ticketing:

• Ticket sales for 2026 shows reached approximately 170 million through late October, up 13% year-on-year and already exceeding the full-year 2025 total.

• October ticket sales increased more than 20%, while September recorded all-time monthly highs for amphitheater attendance and number of shows.

Venues and sponsorship:

• Venue Nation expects to host more than 75 million fans in 2026, up over 15% year-on-year.

• International markets, led by ticket access, venues and festivals, contributed 65% of sponsorship revenue growth, while total sponsorship AOI rose 12% to $350 million.