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Sep. 30, 2018
Oct. 25, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001335258  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   209,545,061
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2018