CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net loss $ (66,526) $ (30,097)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:    
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges 182 (3)
Realized loss on cash flow hedges 13 17
Change in funded status of defined benefit pension plan 5 30
Foreign currency translation adjustments (44,668) 9,819
Comprehensive loss (110,994) (20,234)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (8,247) 2,351
Comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation $ (102,747) $ (22,585)