Live Nation posted 11 percent growth in its third quarter of 2025, with revenue rising to a record high $8.5 billion as demand for live events remains high despite a challenging global economy and rising ticket costs.
Operating income rose 24 percent to $793 million, Live Nation said, while deferred revenue was up 37 percent to $3.5 billion, which is typically a sign of strong figures for upcoming events in the months ahead. Live Nation said the company is on pace for its strongest year ever.
“Strong fan demand drove another record quarter, as we continue to attract more fans to more shows globally,” Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino said in a statement. “With these tailwinds, 2026 is off to a strong start with a double-digit increase in our large venue show pipeline and increased sell-thr

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