v3.26.1
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details)
$ in Thousands
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period $ 3,324,541
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, beginning of period 2,889,178
Acquisition—current year 190,938
Acquisitions—prior year 491
Dispositions (16,449)
Foreign exchange (432)
Gross goodwill, end of period 3,499,089
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, end of period 3,063,726
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period 1,615,188
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, beginning of period 1,179,825
Acquisition—current year 146,101
Acquisitions—prior year 635
Dispositions (16,449)
Foreign exchange (7,333)
Gross goodwill, end of period 1,738,142
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, end of period 1,302,779
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period 1,014,580
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, beginning of period 1,014,580
Acquisition—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year (144)
Dispositions 0
Foreign exchange 4,406
Gross goodwill, end of period 1,018,842
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, end of period 1,018,842
Sponsorship and Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period 694,773
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, beginning of period 694,773
Acquisition—current year 44,837
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Dispositions 0
Foreign exchange 2,495
Gross goodwill, end of period 742,105
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, end of period $ 742,105