Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is an American multinational entertainment company that was founded in 2010 following the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. It continues to operate both brands as subsidiary companies, promoting and managing ticket sales for live entertainment internationally. It also owns and operates entertainment venues and festivals and manages the careers of music artists.

The company has faced widespread criticism over its central role in the consolidation of the live events industry, allegations of anti-competitive practices, poor handling of the ticket sale process for highly popular events, and injuries and deaths that have occurred at many of its events.

As of early 2023, Live Nation's annual shareholders report says the company has controlling interests in 338 venues globally and believes itself to be "the largest live entertainment company in the world," "the largest producer of live music concerts in the world," "the world's leading live entertainment ticketing sales and marketing company," and "one of" the world's biggest artist management companies and music advertising networks for corporate brands.

In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of states sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging antitrust violations. The trial began in March 2026. During the trial, the Justice Department reached a settlement with Live Nation, while 33 states and the District of Columbia continued to pursue their claims. In April 2026, a federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on the states’ antitrust claims.