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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jul. 19, 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 Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   209,059,875
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2018