# Live Nation second-quarter revenue rises 9% to $7.7bn

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/live-nation-posts-continued-growth-in-second-quarter-with-7-7-billion-in-revenue/
- Published: 2026-07-30T23:32:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-31T05:48:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/live-nation-second-quarter-earnings-7-7-billion-revenue-1236824522/
- Topics: Art, Business, Companies, Culture, Entertainment, Markets, Music

## Key points

- Live Nation’s quarterly revenue rose 9% to $7.7 billion.
- Ticket sales and international attendance reached record levels.
- Legal costs have not altered its growth outlook.

## Summary

Live Nation reported continued second-quarter growth, with revenue rising 9% year on year to $7.7 billion, led by higher concert income and stronger international demand. The results underline sustained appetite for live music and support the company’s expectation of further growth despite continuing antitrust scrutiny and legal costs linked to its Ticketmaster business.

Operating income rose 7% to $522 million, while adjusted operating income increased 2% to $817 million. By mid-July, Live Nation had sold 143 million tickets, more than 14 million ahead of the previous year’s pace, and attendance rose 10% to a record 49 million fans; it expects full-year attendance growth of 10% and plans to open 25 large venues by the end of 2027.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Live Nation second-quarter revenue rises 9% to $7.7bn](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/live-nation-second-quarter-earnings-7-7-billion-revenue-1236824522/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Live Nation Sees Record Quarter For Ticketmaster, Concert Attendance](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/live-nation-record-quarter-ticketmaster-concert-attendance-1236660347/)
- [Billboard: Live Nation Reports Record Revenue in Q2 Despite World Cup Interruptions](https://www.billboard.com/pro/live-nation-q2-earnings-concert-record-revenue/)

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