Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Summarized financial information - Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
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| Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method | ||||
| Revenue | $ 105,923 | $ 61,729 | $ 316,602 | $ 247,391 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (6,566) | (6,531) | (19,565) | (19,588) |
| Operating income (loss) | (11,606) | (16,791) | (29,240) | (36,724) |
| Interest expense | (7,599) | (7,388) | (22,626) | (22,147) |
| Other income (expense), net | 437,814 | (54,543) | (262,945) | (294,533) |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 426,208 | (71,334) | (292,185) | (331,257) |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (92,367) | 15,600 | 63,225 | 65,724 |
| Net earnings (loss) | 333,841 | (55,734) | (228,960) | (265,533) |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Live Group | 333,841 | (55,734) | (228,960) | (265,533) |
| Live Nation | ||||
| Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method | ||||
| Revenue | 10,105 | 8,499 | 21,565 | 18,888 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Direct operating expenses | (7,747) | (6,438) | (15,950) | (13,903) |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (1,161) | (1,008) | (3,258) | (2,790) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (183) | (166) | (541) | (474) |
| Other operating expenses | (122) | (95) | (773) | (327) |
| Operating income (loss) | 892 | 792 | 1,043 | 1,394 |
| Interest expense | (102) | (80) | (290) | (233) |
| Interest income | 40 | 37 | 123 | 109 |
| Other income (expense), net | (4) | (19) | 56 | (54) |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 826 | 730 | 932 | 1,216 |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (259) | (252) | (342) | (389) |
| Net earnings (loss) | 567 | 478 | 590 | 827 |
| Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 119 | 47 | 237 | 129 |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Live Group | $ 448 | $ 431 | $ 353 | $ 698 |
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