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Live Nation's Q3 Revenue Hits $10.1B as Global Markets Overtake US
Live Nation reports $10.1 billion Q3 revenue, with international markets surpassing US in fan attendance and sponsorship revenue.
In brief
Live Nation reports $10.1 billion Q3 revenue, with international markets surpassing US in fan attendance and sponsorship revenue. Live Nation generated $10.1 billion in Q3 revenue, up 19% YoY, as international markets overtook the US in fan attendance and sponsorship revenue this year. Originally reported by Music…
Q3 Revenue
Live Nation generated $10.1 billion in Q3, up 19% YoY from $8.5 billion in Q3 2025.
International Markets Lead Growth
International markets accounted for 60% of Live Nation's global fan growth and 75% of fee-bearing ticket growth in Q3.
Fan Attendance Growth
Global fan attendance grew 19% YoY to 61 million in Q3, with international markets overtaking the US in both attendance and sponsorship revenue.
Concerts Revenue
Live Nation's Concerts revenue reached $8.75 billion in Q3, up 20% YoY, with 61 million fans attending shows.
Ticketing Performance
Ticketing revenue grew 9% YoY to $870.3 million, with fee-bearing ticket volume rising 10% YoY to 98 million.
Sponsorship and Advertising
Sponsorship and Advertising revenue grew 14% YoY to $505.7 million, with international markets driving 65% of growth.
Venue Nation Expansion
Venue Nation hosted 26 million fans in Q3, up 17% YoY, with plans to host over 75 million fans in 2026.
Profit and Cash Flow
Q3 AOI reached $1.18 billion, with operating income down 25% YoY due to a $450 million legal charge.
2026 Outlook
Live Nation expects to welcome nearly 180 million fans in 2026, with international markets contributing 75% of global fan growth.
At a glance
Live Nation generated $10.1 billion in Q3 revenue, up 19% YoY, as international markets overtook the US in fan attendance and sponsorship revenue this year.
