Industry · company
Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment is a publicly traded live-entertainment company that reports concert promotion, ticketing and sponsorship as separate business segments. It was incorporated in 2005 as a spin-off from Clear Channel Communications and took its present form in the 2010 merger with Ticketmaster Entertainment.
- Current relationships
- 16
- Historical
- 0
- Publishers cited
- 2
- Latest evidence check
- 2026-08-24
What does Live Nation Entertainment own or operate in live music?
- Live Nation Entertainment books MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Booking · Reported · verified 2026-08-24 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment operates The Fillmore Philadelphia. Operation · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-24 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment operates The Fillmore Detroit. Operation · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-24 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment operates Ascend Amphitheater. Operation · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-24 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment operates Tabernacle. Operation · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-24 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment operates The Fillmore. Operation · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-24 · record
- Ticketmaster is a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment. Corporate parent · since 2010-01-25 · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-20 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in C3 Presents. Majority ownership · since 2014-12-19 · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-20 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment owns AC Entertainment. Ownership · since 2020-02-12 · Reported · verified 2026-08-20
- Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in Founders Entertainment. Majority ownership · since 2016-04-11 · Reported · verified 2026-08-20 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in Frank Productions. Majority ownership · since 2018-01-11 · Reported · verified 2026-08-20 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in Emporium Presents. Majority ownership · since 2018-10-01 · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-20
- Live Nation Entertainment operates Hollywood Palladium. Operation · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-20 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment operates 713 Music Hall. Operation · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-20 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment owns Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Festival ownership · since 2015-04-28 · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-20 · record
- Live Nation Entertainment owns Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. Festival ownership · since 2013-10-24 · Confirmed · verified 2026-08-20
Relationship evidence
Each row is one sourced assertion. Ownership, operation, booking, promotion, ticketing, management and roles are recorded separately and never merged. "Unknown" means the cited source does not state it.
| Relationship | Counterparty | Scope / territory | Status | Date / basis | Checked | Source |
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| Bookerbooks | MGM Music Hall at Fenway | Unknown | reported | Unknown | 2026-08-24 | MGM Music Hall at Fenway1 source
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| Operatoroperates | Ascend Amphitheater | Unknown | confirmed | Unknown | 2026-08-24 | Ascend Amphitheater1 source
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| Operatoroperates | The Fillmore Detroit | Unknown | confirmed | Unknown | 2026-08-24 | The Fillmore Detroit1 source
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| Operatoroperates | The Fillmore Philadelphia | Unknown | confirmed | Unknown | 2026-08-24 | The Fillmore Philadelphia1 source
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| Operatoroperates | The Fillmore | Unknown | confirmed | Unknown | 2026-08-24 | The Fillmore1 source
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| Operatoroperates | Tabernacle | Unknown | confirmed | Unknown | 2026-08-24 | Tabernacle1 source
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| Operatoroperates | 713 Music Hall | Unknown | confirmed | Unknown | 2026-08-20 | POST Houston1 source
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| Ownerowns | Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival | Unknown | confirmed | 2015-04-28announced | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment1 source
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| Ownerholds a majority stake in | C3 Presents | Unknown | confirmed | 2014-12-19effective | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment1 source
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| Ownerholds a majority stake in | Founders Entertainment | Unknown | reported | 2016-04-11unstated | 2026-08-20 | The New York Times1 source
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| Ownerholds a majority stake in | Frank Productions | Unknown | reported | 2018-01-11announced | 2026-08-20 | Reuters1 source
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| Operatoroperates | Hollywood Palladium | Unknown | confirmed | Unknown | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment1 source
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| Owneris a subsidiary of (inbound) | Ticketmaster | Unknown | confirmed | 2010-01-25effective | 2026-08-20 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission1 source
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| Roleis chairman of global music and president of global touring at (inbound) | Arthur Fogel | Unknown | current | Unknown | 2026-09-15 | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Roleis president of U.S. Concerts at (inbound) | Bob Roux | Unknown | current | Unknown | 2026-09-13 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, via Live Nation investor relations |
| Roleis president and chief financial officer of (inbound) | Joe Berchtold | Unknown | current | Unknown | 2026-09-16 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR)3 sources
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| Roleis president and chief executive officer of (inbound) | Michael Rapino | Unknown | current | Unknown | 2026-09-13 | Live Nation Entertainment investor relations |
| Roleis president of touring at (inbound) | Omar Al-Joulani | Unknown | current | Unknown | 2026-09-15 | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Rolechairs the Georgia operation of (inbound) | Peter Conlon | Unknown | current | Unknown | 2026-09-16 | Georgia Entertainment2 sources
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The record
- Type
- Company
- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Founded
- 2005
- Listing
- NYSE:LYV
- SEC CIK
- 0001335258
- Also published as
- Live Nation, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
- Recorded subsidiaries
- Ticketmaster
- Official site
- www.livenationentertainment.com
Evidence for this record
- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. — EDGAR filing history — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC filing. Retrieved 2026-08-20.States: EDGAR lists Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. under CIK 0001335258 as a reporting company.
- Investor FAQ — Live Nation Entertainment. Official website of the entity. Retrieved 2026-08-20.States: The company states it was incorporated on 2 August 2005 and became a public company on 21 December 2005, trading on the New York Stock Exchange as LYV.
Ownership
| Relationship | Type | Period | Status | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticketmaster is a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment. Ticketmaster | Corporate parent | 2010-01-25 | Confirmed | 2026-08-20 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in C3 Presents. C3 Presents | Majority ownership | 2014-12-19 | Confirmed | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Live Nation Entertainment owns AC Entertainment. | Ownership | 2020-02-12 | Reported | 2026-08-20 | Pollstar |
| Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in Founders Entertainment. Founders Entertainment | Majority ownership | 2016-04-11 | Reported | 2026-08-20 | The New York Times |
| Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in Frank Productions. Frank Productions | Majority ownership | 2018-01-11 | Reported | 2026-08-20 | Reuters |
| Live Nation Entertainment holds a majority stake in Emporium Presents. | Majority ownership | 2018-10-01 | Confirmed | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Live Nation Entertainment owns Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival | Festival ownership | 2015-04-28 | Confirmed | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Live Nation Entertainment owns Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. | Festival ownership | 2013-10-24 | Confirmed | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment |
Operation, booking and promotion
| Relationship | Type | Period | Status | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Nation Entertainment operates Hollywood Palladium. Hollywood Palladium | Operation | — | Confirmed | 2026-08-20 | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Live Nation Entertainment operates 713 Music Hall. 713 Music Hall | Operation | — | Confirmed | 2026-08-20 | POST Houston |
| Live Nation Entertainment books MGM Music Hall at Fenway. MGM Music Hall at Fenway | Booking | — | Reported | 2026-08-24 | MGM Music Hall at Fenway |
| Live Nation Entertainment operates The Fillmore Philadelphia. The Fillmore Philadelphia | Operation | — | Confirmed | 2026-08-24 | The Fillmore Philadelphia |
| Live Nation Entertainment operates The Fillmore Detroit. The Fillmore Detroit | Operation | — | Confirmed | 2026-08-24 | The Fillmore Detroit |
| Live Nation Entertainment operates Ascend Amphitheater. Ascend Amphitheater | Operation | — | Confirmed | 2026-08-24 | Ascend Amphitheater |
| Live Nation Entertainment operates Tabernacle. Tabernacle | Operation | — | Confirmed | 2026-08-24 | Tabernacle |
| Live Nation Entertainment operates The Fillmore. The Fillmore | Operation | — | Confirmed | 2026-08-24 | The Fillmore |
Changes in the record
2020-02-12 · Acquisition · announcement date
Live Nation acquired the remaining interest in AC Entertainment and reorganised its United States concerts division.
Source
- Live Nation Acquires Remainder Of AC Entertainment — Pollstar. Trade press report. Published 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2026-08-20.States: Pollstar reported the acquisition of the remaining interest.
2018-01-11 · Stake purchase · announcement date
Reuters reported that Live Nation Entertainment acquired a majority stake in Frank Productions; no closing date or percentage was published.
Source
- Live Nation Entertainment acquires majority stake in Frank Productions — Reuters. News report. Published 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2026-10-02.States: The 11 January 2018 report states Live Nation acquired a majority stake in Frank Productions.
2015-04-28 · Festival ownership change · announcement date
Live Nation announced a controlling interest in Bonnaroo, founded by Superfly and AC Entertainment in 2002.
Source
- Iconic Bonnaroo Joins Live Nation Entertainment's Festival Business — Live Nation Entertainment. Company press release. Published 2015-04-28. Retrieved 2026-08-20.States: Live Nation announced a controlling interest in the festival.
2014-12-19 · Acquisition · effective date
Live Nation acquired a controlling interest in C3 Presents, bringing Lollapalooza and the Austin City Limits Music Festival into its festival portfolio.
Source
- Live Nation Entertainment Expands Festival Portfolio With C3 Presents — Live Nation Entertainment. Company press release. Published 2014-12-19. Retrieved 2026-08-20.States: Live Nation announced a controlling interest in C3 Presents, producer of Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival, on 19 December 2014.
2010-01-25 · Acquisition · effective date
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Entertainment completed their merger, forming Live Nation Entertainment, after the Department of Justice settled its challenge with a consent decree.
Source
- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. — Form 8-K, merger completion — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC filing. Published 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2026-08-20.States: The filing reports completion of the merger on 25 January 2010.
Research mentioning Live Nation Entertainment
- Inside Regional Concert Promotion: FPC Live, NS2 and Starr Hill Presents
A source-linked comparison of FPC Live, National Shows 2 and Starr Hill Presents: promoter brands, booking relationships and ticket channels, and the ownership claims those records cannot establish.
- Venue Exclusivity and Ticketing Contracts: What the Public Record Shows
Exclusivity, term length, advances and switching costs shape which platform sells a venue's tickets. Most agreements are private; this sets out what public documents do and do not establish.
- What Percentage of Ticket Sales Goes to the Artist?
No fixed percentage of a concert ticket goes to the artist. Guarantees, versus deals, net receipts, expenses and ticketing fees shape the final settlement.
- How Do Music Festivals Make Money? Revenue, Costs and Risk
A source-led map of festival admissions, sponsorship and onsite revenue against artist, site and production costs. No invented universal margin.
- How Big Is the U.S. Live-Music Market? What Is Actually Measured
A measurement map separating Census promoter industries, one issuer's segments, reported box office and ticketing transaction value.
- Where Do Concert Tickets Go Before General Sale? Holds, Presales and the Inventory Stack
A sourced account of ticket presales, production holds, public sale and late release; historical New York allocations are not national rules.
Published Live Index research that names Live Nation Entertainment in its text. A mention is not a relationship: recorded relationships are the tables above.
Elsewhere on Live Index
Cite this reference
- Plain
- Live Index, "Live Nation Entertainment — industry register record", Live Index, https://liveindex.io/industry/companies/live-nation-entertainment
- APA
- Live Index (n.d.). Live Nation Entertainment — industry register record [Reference guide]. Live Index. https://liveindex.io/industry/companies/live-nation-entertainment
- Chicago
- Live Index. "Live Nation Entertainment — industry register record." Live Index. https://liveindex.io/industry/companies/live-nation-entertainment.
- BibTeX
- @online{industry-companies-live-nation-entertainment, author = {{Live Index}}, title = {Live Nation Entertainment — industry register record}, organization = {Live Index}, url = {https://liveindex.io/industry/companies/live-nation-entertainment} }
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