| DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION Document | Jul. 24, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 24, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001335258 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-32601 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3247759 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9348 Civic Center Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Beverly Hills |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90210 |
| City Area Code | 310 |
| Local Phone Number | 867-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $.01 Par Value Per Share |
| Trading Symbol | LYV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
