Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details)

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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets $ 32.6us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 34.3us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
Amortization expense related to nonrecoupable ticketing contract advances $ 19.6lyv_AmortizationExpenseRelatedToNonrecoupableTicketingContractAdvances $ 17.4lyv_AmortizationExpenseRelatedToNonrecoupableTicketingContractAdvances