Live Nation posted $7 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, a 16 percent jump from a year ago and a significant bump from the company’s first quarter earnings back in May as the concert season is now in full swing.

Operating income rose about 4 percent to $487 million, and global attendance for shows grew 14 percent to 44 million, Live Nation said. Concert revenue itself reached a record-high, Live Nation said, rising 19 percent to about $6 billion year over year, while ticketing revenue for Ticketmaster rose a much more modest 2 percent to $742 million. Sponsorship and advertising grew 9 percent to nearly $341 million.

Live Nation posted $7 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, a 16 percent jump from a year ago and a significant bump from the company’s fir

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