SEGMENTS AND REVENUE RECOGNITION Reconciliation of AOI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Reconciliation of AOI [Line Items] | ||||
| AOI | $ 817,012 | $ 798,423 | $ 1,187,991 | $ 1,139,474 |
| Acquisition expenses | 30,901 | 79,133 | 100,325 | 108,890 |
| Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | 22,220 | 20,721 | 48,240 | 45,443 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 188,459 | 159,025 | 357,755 | 308,480 |
| Gain on sale of operating assets | 8,516 | 856 | 14,538 | 3,058 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 62,031 | 61,547 | 94,808 | 86,097 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 521,917 | 486,653 | 151,401 | 601,422 |
| Astroworld Festival | ||||
| Reconciliation of AOI [Line Items] | ||||
| Loss Contingency Accrual, Loss (Reversal of Loss) | 0 | (7,800) | 0 | (7,800) |
| Governmental Investigations and Litigation | ||||
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| Loss Contingency Accrual, Loss (Reversal of Loss) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 450,000 | $ 0 |
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- Definition The aggregate amount of recurring noncash contra revenue charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances over their estimated remaining economic lives. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expense for acquisition-related cost incurred to effect business combination. Includes, but is not limited to, finder's fee; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional and consulting fees; and general administrative cost, including cost of maintaining internal acquisition department. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of other assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of loss (reversal of loss) recognized for loss contingency liability. Includes, but is not limited to, effect of revision in previously reported estimate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of noncash expense for share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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