Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SEGMENT DATA (Narrative) (Details)

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SEGMENT DATA (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Increase in previously reported capital expenditures $ 24.7lyv_IncreaseinPreviouslyReportedPaymentsandAccrualsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment $ 1.2lyv_IncreaseinPreviouslyReportedPaymentsandAccrualsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
New York Amphitheater [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Concerts [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Increase in previously reported capital expenditures $ 21.8lyv_IncreaseinPreviouslyReportedPaymentsandAccrualsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
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