Document and Entity Information Document Information [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Class A [Member] Series A Liberty Live Group common stock Series A Common Class B [Member] Series B Liberty Live Group common stock Series B Common Class C [Member] Series C Liberty Live Group common stock Series C Document Information [Line Items] Document and Entity Information Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Securities Act File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Ex Transition Period Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Statement Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalent Cash and cash equivalents Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current Trade and other receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,054 and $1,056, respectively Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid assets Other Receivables, Net, Current Related party assets Other Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Related Party [Extensible Enumeration] Other Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Related Party [Extensible Enumeration] Other Assets, Current Other current assets Assets, Current Current assets Total current assets Equity Securities, FV-NI, Noncurrent Investments in equity securities Equity Method Investments Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 4) Carrying amount Goodwill Ending balance Beginning balance Goodwill (note 5) Goodwill Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 5) Net carrying amount Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Deferred tax assets Amount of tax sharing asset as of the balance sheet date classified as non current. Tax Sharing Asset, Non Current Tax sharing asset with Liberty Media Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets, at cost, net of accumulated amortization Other assets Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Contract with Customer, Liability, Current Deferred revenue Amount of obligation to related parties, classified as current. Related Party Payable Current Related party liabilities Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities Debt classified as current Current portion of long-term debt, measured at fair value (note 6) Derivative Liability, Current Financial instrument liabilities (notes 3 and 6) Other Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Liabilities, Current Current liabilities Total current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Equity: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock value Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings (deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes Equity, Attributable to Parent Total stockholders' equity (deficit) Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Ending Balance Beginning Balance Equity Total equity (deficit) Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies (note 8) Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and equity Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Allowance for credit loss Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock shares outstanding Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis] Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain] Nonrelated Party [Member] Non-related party Related Party [Member] Related party Related party Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax Total revenue, net Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating costs and expenses: Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue Cost of revenue The aggregate amount of cost relating to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. The cost includes cost incurred as stock based compensation. Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Including Stock Based Compensation Selling, general and administrative expenses, including stock-based compensation Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Costs and Expenses Operating costs and expenses, total Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expense): Interest Expense, Nonoperating Interest expense Investment Income, Interest and Dividend Dividend and interest income Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Share of (earnings) losses of affiliates, net Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net (note 4) Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net Gain (Loss) on Investments Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments, net Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net (note 3) Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Total other income (expense) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Earnings (loss) before income taxes Earnings (loss) before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax (expense) benefit Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings (loss) Net earnings (loss) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Live Group Earnings (Loss) per Share Net earnings (loss) per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to Series A, Series B and Series C Liberty Live Group shareholders per common share (note 2) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Series A, Series B and Series C Liberty Live Group shareholders per common share (note 2) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment Credit risk on fair value debt instruments gains (losses) Share of other comprehensive earnings loss of equity affiliate. Share Of Other Comprehensive Earnings Loss Of Equity Affiliate Share of other comprehensive earnings (loss) of equity affiliates Amount, after tax and reclassification adjustment, of unrealized gain (loss) on debt. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Realized Gain (Loss) On Debt, After Tax and Reclassification Adjustment Realized (gains) losses on debt, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive earnings (loss) Other comprehensive earnings (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive earnings (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Live Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Stock-based compensation Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Amount of guaranteed minimum benefit expense incurred for expected guaranteed minimum benefits in excess of projected account values. Liabilities for Minimum Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts, Incurred Benefits Minimum guaranteed rightsholder relationships expense Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other noncash charges (credits), net Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses Increase (Decrease) in Due from Related Parties Decrease (increase) in related party balances Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Decrease (increase) in other assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Decrease) increase in trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue (Decrease) increase in deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities (Decrease) increase in other liabilities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Net cash provided (used) by operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Cash consideration Cash paid for acquisitions Payments to Acquire Equity Securities, FV-NI Investments in equity securities Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity Other investing activities, net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Net cash provided (used) by investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Bank fees on debt transactions Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement Withholding taxes on net settlements of stock-based compensation Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from (to) a parent. Proceeds From Payments To Parent Former Parent contribution (distribution) Amount of cash outflow to policyholders and contract holders for guaranteed minimum benefit payments. Liabilities for Minimum Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts, Payment for Benefits Minimum guaranteed payments on rightsholder relationships Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity Other financing activities, net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Net cash provided (used) by financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Including Discontinued Operation Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Including Discontinued Operation Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Liberty Live Group Common Stock Represents information pertaining to former parents investment. Former Parents Investment [Member] Former Parent's Investment Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional paid-in capital AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings (Deficit) Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling interest in equity of subsidiaries Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Amount of Increase (decrease) in stockholder's Equity due to parent's contribution or distribution during the period. 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Adjustments to Equity, Change In Accounting Policy of Equity Method Investment Share of Live Nation change in accounting policies Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options Stockholders' Equity, Other Other Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings (Loss) per Share Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method Goodwill and Intangible Assets Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Stock-Based Compensation Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Segment Information Segment Reporting [Text Block] Segment Information Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of earnings (loss) per common share Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value Tabular disclosure of realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments. Schedule of Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Financial Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments Equity Method Investment [Table] Equity Method Investment [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc [Member] Live Nation Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of equity ownership and carrying amount Tabular disclosure of company's share in the equity method investments earnings or losses information. Schedule Of Liberty Share Of Earnings (Losses) Of Affiliates [Table Text Block] Schedule of liberty's share of earnings (losses) of affiliates Schedule of equity method investment's excess basis allocation. Equity Method Investments, Excess Basis Allocation [Table Text Block] Schedule of excess basis allocation for equity method accounting Schedule of equity method investment summary of financial information. Equity Method Investment Summary of Financial Information [Table Text Block] Summarized financial information Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of goodwill Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of debt Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of number, weighted average exercise price ("WAEP"), weighted average remaining life and aggregate intrinsic value of options Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of number, weighted average GDFV of RSUs granted to directors, employees and employees of subsidiaries of the Company Segment Reporting [Table Text Block] Schedule of performance measures of segments Segment Reporting, Reconciliation of Asset by Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of other information by segment Segment Reporting, Reconciliation of Profit (Loss) by Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of adjusted OIBDA to operating income (loss) and earnings (loss) before income taxes Disclosure of information about organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Table] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Table] Represents information pertaining to Series A Liberty Live common stock. Liberty Live Group Common ClassA [Member] Series A Liberty Live Group common stock Represents information pertaining to Series B Liberty Live common stock. Liberty Live Group Common Class B [Member] Series B Liberty Live Group common stock Represents information pertaining to Series C Liberty Live common stock. Liberty Live Group Common Class C [Member] Series C Liberty Live Group common stock Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] Basis of Presentation Amount of cash inflow received from split off. Cash Received From Split Off Cash received from Liberty Media in Split-Off Represents the conversion ratio of shares to be issued in a split-off transaction. Split Off Conversion Ratio Split-Off conversion ratio The number of shares owned in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Equity Method Investment, Shares Owned Number of shares beneficially owned Related Party Transaction [Table] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to Liberty Media Corporation. Liberty Media Corporation [Member] Liberty Media Affiliated Entity [Member] Affiliated Entity Location, Statement of Financial Position, Balance [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Basis of Presentation Amount of cash outflow for payment of shared expenses under ancillary agreements with parent. Shared Expenses Under Ancillary Agreements Paid Shared expenses under ancillary agreements paid Legal Entity [Axis] All Entities [Member] Represents information relating to QuintEvents International, LLC. QuintEvents International, LLC [Member] Quint Acquisition Business Combination [Axis] Business Combination [Domain] Represents information relating to Topnotch Tennis Tours, LLC. Topnotch Tennis Tours, LLC [Member] Topnotch Tennis Tours, LLC Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived Amortizable intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Noncurrent Other assets Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Other Liability, Noncurrent Liabilities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive securities Number of shares of stock issued during the period pursuant to Split-Off. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Split-Off Shares issued in connection with Split-Off Number of equity instruments outstanding under share-based payment arrangement prior to split-off completion. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Number Of Shares Outstanding Prior To Split Off Outstanding equity awards Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic WASO Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements Potentially dilutive shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted WASO Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Recurring [Member] Recurring Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Measurement Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Cash equivalents Derivative Liability Financial instrument liabilities Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Debt Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Equity Securities [Member] Equity securities Forward Contracts [Member] Financial instrument liabilities Debt [Member] Debt Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Represents information pertaining to 2.375% old exchangeable debentures due 2053. Old Exchangeable Debentures At 2.375%, Due 2053 [Member] 2.375% Old Exchangeable Debentures due 2053 Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount Downward adjustments for equity securities without readily determinable fair value Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount Cumulative downward adjustments for equity securities without readily determinable fair value Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount Upward adjustments for equity securities without readily determinable fair value Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount Cumulative upward adjustments for equity securities without readily determinable fair value Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount Impairment of equity securities without readily determinable fair value Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Cumulative Amount Cumulative impairment for equity securities without readily determinable fair value Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Gain (loss) on changes in fair value Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt Gain (loss) on retirement of debentures Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Interest rate The cumulative amount as of the reporting date, before tax and reclassification adjustment, of unrealized gain (loss) from increase (decrease) in instrument-specific credit risk of financial liability measured under fair value option. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Cumulative Value, Before Tax Cumulative gain on changes in fair value Represents the information pertaining to other equity method investments. Other Equity Method Investments [Member] Other Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Percentage Ownership These will be amortized over time, reducing equity method income. Equity Method Investment Excess Basis Amortizable Assets Amortizable assets Typically goodwill or indefinite-lived intangibles. Equity Method Investment Excess Basis Non -amortizable Assets Nonamortizable assets Represent tax effects of fair value adjustments. Equity Method Investment Excess Basis Deferred Taxes And Other Liabilities Deferred taxes and other liabilities Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity Total Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value Market value of equity method investment Represents the weighted average remaining useful life, in years, of amortizable intangible assets included in the excess basis of an equity method investment. Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life of Amortizable Excess Basis Intangible Assets Weighted average remaining useful life of amortizable intangible assets Represents the portion of the investor's share of earnings from an equity method investee that is reduced due to amortization of excess basis allocated to amortizable intangible assets, net of related tax effects. Equity Method Investment, Excess Basis Amortization, Net of Tax Amortization included in company's share of earnings Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis] Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain] Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Property, plant and equipment, net Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Total long-term debt Long-term debt, net Temporary Equity, Including Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable noncontrolling interests Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Revenue Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Direct Operating Costs Direct operating expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Other Cost and Expense, Operating Other operating expenses Investment Income, Interest Interest income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Represents information pertaining to QuintEvents, LLC. QuintEvents, LLC [Member] Quint Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss) Foreign currency translation adjustments Goodwill, Acquired During Period Acquisitions Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table] Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis] Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain] Represents information pertaining to rightsholder relationships. Rightsholder Relationships [Member] Rightsholder relationships Software, In-Development, Internally Developed, and Purchased [Member] Capitalized software Customer Relationships [Member] Customer relationships Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Intangible assets Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items] Intangible assets subject to amortization Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Roll Forward] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization Gross carrying amount Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated amortization Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum Maximum [Member] Maximum Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Useful Life Intangible assets, useful life Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired, Weighted-Average Amortization Period Amortized period Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Amortization Expense Amortization expense Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table] Represents information pertaining to 2.375% new exchangeable debentures due 2053. New Exchangeable Debentures At 2.375%, Due 2053 [Member] 2.375% New Exchangeable Debentures due 2053 Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Long-Term Debt, Gross Outstanding principal Long-Term Debt Carrying value Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Represents information pertaining to LN Holdings I, LLC. LN Holdings I, LLC [Member] LN Holdings I, LLC Represents information pertaining to exchangeable debentures 2.375 Due 2053. Exchangeable Debentures 2.375 Due 2053 [Member] 2.375% Exchangeable Debentures due 2053 Represents information pertaining to 2025 forward contracts. Forward Contracts 2025 [Member] 2025 forward contracts Debt Instrument, Face Amount Principal amount Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount Debt conversion original amount Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount Debt conversion converted amount Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio Debt instrument conversion ratio Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Conversion price Number of shares of common stock attributable to debentures upon conversion of convertible debentures. Debt Instrument, Convertible, Common Stock Attributable To Debentures Common shares attributable to debentures Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Redemption price, percentage Maximum number of shares deliverable under the contract agreement. Maximum Number Of Shares To Be Delivered Under Agreement Maximum number of shares deliverable Number of shares pledged as collateral for financial instrument under the contract. Financial Instruments, Shares Pledged As Collateral For Contract Number of shares pledged as collateral Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value Value pledged as collateral Financial Instrument, Owned, Pledged Status [Extensible Enumeration] Financial Instrument, Owned, Pledged Status [Extensible Enumeration] Maximum amount receivable as prepayments under the contract pursuant to financial instruments. Financial Instruments, Maximum Amount Receivable As Prepayments Under Contract Maximum amount receivable as prepayments Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger Percentage of stock price trigger Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days Threshold trading days Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days Threshold consecutive trading days Period during which the debt instrument can be converted, expressed in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Debt Instrument, Convertible Term Conversion term Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Live Nation Margin Loan Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing capacity Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Basis spread on variable rate Debt Instrument, Variable Interest Rate, Type [Extensible Enumeration] Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Commitment fee, percentage Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Available for borrowing Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table] Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis] Classification of common stock of class A or B or C shares. 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Common Class And C [Member] Common class A and class C Represents the information pertaining to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units [Member] RSAs and RSUs Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Unrecognized compensation cost Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Weighted average period of recognition related to unvested equity awards (in years) Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Stock reserved for future issuance Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested Aggregate fair value Loss Contingencies [Table] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Represents information pertaining to antitrust litigation case filed in Central District of California. Antitrust Litigation Case, Central District Of California [Member] Antitrust Litigation Case, Central District Of California Represents information pertaining to antitrust litigation case filed in Southern District of New York. Antitrust Litigation Case, Southern District Of New York [Member] Antitrust Litigation Case, Southern District Of New York Governmental Investigations and Litigation [Member] Governmental Investigations and Litigation [Member] Governmental Investigations and Litigation Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Settled Litigation [Member] Settled Litigation Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Probable loss Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency prior to acquisition. Loss Contingency, Loss Recognized Prior to Acquisition Probable loss, prior to acquisition of Quint Loss Contingency Accrual, Loss (Reversal of Loss) Loss Contingencies expense (benefit) Number of states Number Off States Number of States Litigation Settlement, Loss Estimated Litigation Liability Number of putative class actions. Number Of Putative Class Actions Number of putative class actions Segment Reporting [Table] Represents information pertaining to Quint. Quint [Member] Quint Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis] Segment Reporting [Line Items] Information About Liberty Live's Operating Segments Number of reportable segments not reported. Number Of Reportable Segments Not Disclosed Flag Number of reportable segments not reported Amount of deferred revenue assumed in business combination and recognized at acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Revenue Assumed deferred revenue in the TNTT acquisition Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Revenue recognized during the period Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Optional Exemption, Performance Obligation [true false] Practical expedients Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Operating segment Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member] Corporate and other The aggregate amount of cost relating to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. The cost excludes cost incurred as stock based compensation. Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Excluding Stock Based Compensation Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation) Amount of adjusted OIBDA defined as revenue less operating expenses (including depreciation and amortization) and selling, general and administrative expenses excluding all stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements and restructuring, acquisition costs and impairment charges. Adjusted OIBDA Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA Adjusted OIBDA Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization N/A Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Modified [Flag] N/A Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Modified [Flag]