# Record-High Attendance Drives Live Nation Revenue Up Nearly 20%

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/record-high-attendance-drives-live-nation-revenue-up-nearly-20/
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:15:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T22:53:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/live-nation-q3-earnings-revenue-record-concert-attendance/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Live Nation revenue rose 19% to $10.1 billion.
- A record 61 million fans attended events in the quarter.
- Ticket sales in October were up 20% year on year.

## Summary

Live Nation reported record attendance in its third quarter, with 61 million fans at its events and revenue up 19% to $10.1 billion. Strong demand worldwide and more US stadium concerts after the FIFA World Cup helped drive the growth, alongside record September attendance at amphitheatres.

The concerts business generated a record $8.7 billion, while overall operating income reached $892 million and adjusted operating income rose 14% to $1.14 billion. North American attendance increased 13%, international audiences grew nearly 30%, and October ticket sales were up 20% year on year. Live Nation said it had sold 170 million tickets through October and expects nearly 180 million fans to attend its events in 2026.

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