Live Nation Entertainment reports strong Q3 2026 results

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 5, 2026, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.¹ A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K² and incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended³, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.⁴

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press release issued by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on November 5, 2026.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

By:

/s/ Brian Capo⁵

Brian Capo

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer⁵

November 5, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1

LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

"In a world of endless screens and AI-generated everything, the one thing that can't be replicated is being there. Artists are taking their music to more fans in more places than ever, and fans are showing up in record numbers. Through October, we've sold 170 million tickets, up 13% and already ahead of all of last year. We now expect to welcome nearly 180 million fans in 2026.

This quarter attendance grew 19%, and year-to-date, international markets surpassed the U.S. in both concert attendance and sponsorship revenue — a powerful sign of how global live music has become. We're investing in more venues around the world, giving artists more stages to build their careers and fans more opportunities to experience the magic of live music. With double-digit adjusted operating income (AOI) growth across all three segments this quarter, we're on track to deliver another record year and sustain double-digit growth for years to come." –Michael Rapino, President and CEO

• Operating income of $892 million, up 13%⁶

• AOI of $1.18 billion, up 14%⁶

• Global key operating metrics achieved new levels:

◦ Fan attendance of 61 million, up 19%⁷

◦ Fee-bearing tickets of 98 million, up 10%⁷ and fee-bearing Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of $11.2 billion, up 13%

• International markets drove global strength, including:

◦ Fan attendance up 29%, accounting for 60% of total fan growth

◦ Fee-bearing tickets up 20%, contributing 75% of total fee-bearing ticket growth

◦ Sponsorship AOI up 12% as international sponsorship surpassed North America in operating income and AOI for the quarter

• Ticket sales for 2026 shows up 13% to approximately 170 million through late October, already exceeding full-year 2025, with stadium, arena, and amphitheater fan count each up mid-teens or higher

• Venue Nation attendance for the year now expected to exceed 75 million, up more than 15% year-over-year

• Through Q3, ticketing GTV for primary tickets sold for 2027 shows up double-digits compared to same point last year, driven by double-digit growth in North America primary ticket volume

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• Global fan attendance of 61 million, up 19%, reflecting broad-based demand across all regions and large venue types:

◦ North America up 13% with stadiums and amphitheaters driving 90% of the growth

◦ International up 29%, with all regions up at least 15%

◦ Fan attendance at third-party stadiums up over 40%, accounting for more than half of global fan growth

• Concerts remain a high consumer priority:

◦ Ticket sales exceeded prior-year levels every month of 2026 through October

◦ Ticket sales for the month of October up over 20%, reflecting strong show closings

◦ September marked an all-time monthly high for amphitheater attendance and number of shows

◦ Sell-through rates are ahead of last year while cancellation rates pace below year-to-date

• Record Q3 event-related deferred revenue of $3.8 billion, up 8%

• Prepaid advertising expense for 2027 shows up double-digits at the end of Q3

• Fan attendance now expected to approach 180 million for the full year, delivering double-digit growth

• Concerts on track to deliver double-digit AOI growth for the full year

VENUE NATION EXPANDS STAGES FOR ARTISTS WORLDWIDE AND ENHANCES FAN EXPERIENCES

• Venue Nation hosted 26 million fans in Q3, up 17% and now expected to host over 75 million fans in 2026

◦ Arenas outside the U.S. expected to deliver 75% of owned or operated fan growth at our large venues for the full year, with attendance now surpassing U.S. amphitheaters

• Fans are choosing a range of experiences at our large U.S. amphitheaters, with upgrade purchases and VIP revenue per ticket up double-digits while value menu unit sales more than doubled

• Similar strength internationally, with onsite spending at our European arenas up double-digits

• On track to open or acquire 10 large (over 3,000 capacity) venues through the end of the year, which are expected to deliver over 5 million fans this year with a run-rate of nearly 8 million

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• International markets, led by ticket access, venues, and festivals, contributed 65% of sponsorship revenue growth for the quarter

• Sponsorship AOI on track to grow double-digits for the full year

• Record fee-bearing ticket volume of 98 million, up 10%

◦ Concerts accounted for 95% of fee-bearing ticket growth, benefitting from successful early 2027 on sales

◦ International markets contributed 75% of fee-bearing ticket growth

• Secondary ticket GTV flat, with growth in sports offsetting lower concert resale activity, consistent with efforts to constrain scalper sales

• Net new ticketing agreements added 23 million tickets, over 70% from international markets, expanding our ability to help artists a