Live Nation reported record third-quarter revenue of $10.1 billion, up 19%, as global concert attendance rose 19% to 61 million fans. Ticket sales for 2026 shows have already surpassed the full-year 2025 total.
Operating income increased 13% to $892 million, and adjusted operating income (AOI) rose 14% to $1.18 billion. Live Nation expects full-year concert attendance to approach 180 million, representing double-digit growth.
International attendance grew 29% and accounted for 60% of the increase in global attendance. North American attendance rose 13%.
Fee-bearing ticket sales increased 10% to 98 million, while gross transaction value (GTV) rose 13% to $11.2 billion. International markets accounted for 75% of global fee-bearing ticket growth, with international volume up 20%.
Through late October, sales for 2026 shows reached approximately 170 million tickets, up 13% year on year. October ticket sales increased more than 20%, while September set monthly records for amphitheater attendance and number of shows.
Venue Nation expects to host more than 75 million fans in 2026, an increase of over 15% year on year. International markets, led by ticket access, venues and festivals, generated 65% of sponsorship revenue growth; total sponsorship AOI rose 12% to $350 million.
