CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
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Total
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Common Stock [Member]
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Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
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Accumulated Deficit [Member]
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Cost of Shares Held in Treasury [Member]
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
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Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2011 |
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$ 8,277us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2011 |
1,616,894us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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1,868us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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2,243,587us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(745,191)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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(2,787)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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(36,374)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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155,791us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011 |
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186,789,948us-gaap_SharesIssued / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Equity [Roll Forward] |
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Non-cash and stock-based compensation |
37,063us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
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2us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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36,847us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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214us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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Non-cash and stock-based compensation (in shares) |
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151,592us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes |
(5,357)lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes
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4lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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(7,934)lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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2,573lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares) |
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450,002lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Exercise of stock options |
1,143us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised
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3us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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1,140us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Exercise of stock options (in shares) |
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259,799us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Acquisitions |
15,540us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination
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15,540us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Purchases of noncontrolling interests |
(236)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions
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43us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(279)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments |
(801)lyv_Redeemablenoncontrollinginterestsadjustments
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(801)lyv_Redeemablenoncontrollinginterestsadjustments / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Noncontrolling interests contributions |
825lyv_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromMinorityPartnerContribution
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825lyv_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromMinorityPartnerContribution / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Cash distributions |
(20,079)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders
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(20,079)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Other |
(1,498)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther
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(1,498)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
(160,371)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest
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(163,227)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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2,856us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges |
(148)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax
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(148)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Realized loss (gain) on cash flow hedges |
(16)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax
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(16)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Change in funded status of defined benefit pension plan |
(390)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax
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(390)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
26,005us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
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26,005us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward] |
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Acquisitions |
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37,866lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestAcquisitions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments |
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801us-gaap_MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Cash distributions |
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0lyv_TemporaryEquityCashDistributions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Exercise of put option |
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(4,000)lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestExerciseOfPutOption / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Other |
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682us-gaap_TemporaryEquityOtherChanges / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
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(1,526)us-gaap_TemporaryEquityNetIncome / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2012 |
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42,100us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2012 |
1,508,574us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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1,877us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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2,272,882us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(908,418)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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0us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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(10,923)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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153,156us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012 |
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187,651,341us-gaap_SharesIssued / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Equity [Roll Forward] |
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Non-cash and stock-based compensation |
28,415us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
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28,415us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes |
(6,579)lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes
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9lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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(6,588)lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares) |
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894,640lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Exercise of stock options |
85,110us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised
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87us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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85,023us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Exercise of stock options (in shares) |
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8,718,128us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Exercise of warrants |
0lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueWarrantsExercised
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5lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueWarrantsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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6,860lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueWarrantsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(6,865)lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueWarrantsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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Exercise of warrants (in shares) |
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500,000lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesWarrantsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Acquisitions |
61,217us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination
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61,217us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Purchases of noncontrolling interests |
(49,900)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions
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(17,732)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(32,168)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Sales of noncontrolling interests |
(399)us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromDeconsolidation
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(399)us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromDeconsolidation / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments |
(569)lyv_Redeemablenoncontrollinginterestsadjustments
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(569)lyv_Redeemablenoncontrollinginterestsadjustments / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Noncontrolling interests contributions |
363lyv_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromMinorityPartnerContribution
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363lyv_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromMinorityPartnerContribution / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Cash distributions |
(17,248)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders
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(17,248)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Other |
(1,029)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther
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(10)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(1,019)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
(26,702)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest
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(43,378)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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16,676us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges |
20us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax
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20us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Realized loss (gain) on cash flow hedges |
496us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax
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496us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Change in funded status of defined benefit pension plan |
0us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
8,037us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
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8,037us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward] |
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Acquisitions |
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29,756lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestAcquisitions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments |
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569us-gaap_MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Cash distributions |
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(136)lyv_TemporaryEquityCashDistributions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Exercise of put option |
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(2,000)lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestExerciseOfPutOption / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Other |
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65us-gaap_TemporaryEquityOtherChanges / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
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(9,313)us-gaap_TemporaryEquityNetIncome / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2013 |
61,041us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount
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61,041us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2013 |
1,589,806us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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1,978us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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2,368,281us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(951,796)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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(6,865)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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(2,370)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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180,578us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013 |
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197,764,109us-gaap_SharesIssued / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Equity [Roll Forward] |
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Non-cash and stock-based compensation |
39,029us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
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39,029us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes |
(14,893)lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes
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9lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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(14,902)lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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0lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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0lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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0lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares) |
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897,973lyv_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensationNetofSharesWithheldforTaxes / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Exercise of stock options |
21,797us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised
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17us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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21,780us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Exercise of stock options (in shares) |
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1,769,194us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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Fair value of convertible debt conversion feature, net of issuance costs |
21,444us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebt
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21,444us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebt / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Acquisitions |
37,484us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination
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37,484us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Purchases of noncontrolling interests |
(3,486)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions
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(3,796)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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310us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Sales of noncontrolling interests |
(11,907)us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSaleOfParentEquityInterest
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(11,748)us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSaleOfParentEquityInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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(159)us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSaleOfParentEquityInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments |
(5,660)lyv_Redeemablenoncontrollinginterestsadjustments
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(5,660)lyv_Redeemablenoncontrollinginterestsadjustments / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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Noncontrolling interests contributions |
106lyv_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromMinorityPartnerContribution
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106lyv_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromMinorityPartnerContribution / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Cash distributions |
(30,520)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders
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(30,520)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Other |
(5,449)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther
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(5,449)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
(86,264)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest
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(90,807)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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4,543us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges |
(6)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax
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(6)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Realized loss (gain) on cash flow hedges |
60us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax
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60us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Change in funded status of defined benefit pension plan |
30us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax
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30us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
(67,724)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
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(67,724)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward] |
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Acquisitions |
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108,104lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestAcquisitions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Purchases of noncontrolling interests |
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(5,017)lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestDecreasefromRedemptionsorPurchaseofInterests / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Sales of noncontrolling interests |
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19,246lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestIncreasefromSaleofParentEquityInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments |
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5,660us-gaap_MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Cash distributions |
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(1,993)lyv_TemporaryEquityCashDistributions / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Other |
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0us-gaap_TemporaryEquityOtherChanges / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
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(18,186)us-gaap_TemporaryEquityNetIncome / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2014 |
168,855us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount
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168,855us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = lyv_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsMember
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Balances at Dec. 31, 2014 |
$ 1,483,847us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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$ 2,004us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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$ 2,414,428us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember
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$ (1,042,603)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
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$ (6,865)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember
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$ (70,010)us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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$ 186,893us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
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Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014 |
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200,431,276us-gaap_SharesIssued / lyv_StatementEquityAndTemporaryEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember
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