Attendance was up from 151 million in 2024, and international markets surpassed the U.S. in fan attendance for the first time. Live Nation reported operating income up 52 percent, reaching $1.3 billion for the year. In turn, concerts delivered record results with adjusted operating income of $687 million, up 3 percent.
In the fourth quarter, Live Nation revenue climbed 11.1 percent to $6.31 billion, also beating analyst expectations.
Ticketmaster, which is owned by Live Nation, saw full year revenue of $3.1 billion, up 3 percent, led by concerts, while adjusted operating income was largely flat, as it increased 1 percent to $1.1 billion.
Early 2026 ticket sales are already up double digits to 67 million fans, with more than 80 percent of large venues booked. Of those, Bruno Mars set a single-day ticket sales record, Harry Styles led to 11.5 million pre-sale registrations and BTS sold out a 41-date stadium tour.
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