AEG Presents

What AEG Presents does

AEG Presents LLC is the live entertainment promotion and venue management division of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a privately-held diversified conglomerate controlled by Philip Anschutz. Founded in 1998 (originally as Concerts West, acquired by AEG Presents in 2018) and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company operates as the world's second-largest live music promoter, grossing $2.5 billion in ticket sales in 2025 per Billboard's year-end Boxscore rankings. Its asset base spans 65+ owned and managed venues ranging from intimate clubs (e.g., The Roxy, 400-capacity) to 18,000-seat amphitheaters (e.g., Fiddler's Green), and 25+ branded festivals including Coachella, Stagecoach, All Points East, BST Hyde Park, Electric Forest, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The company produces over 16,000 concerts annually across North America, the UK, Continental Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia.

AEG Presents generates revenue through transaction-fee-based streams: concert tour promotion, festival operations, venue management (ticket sales, food & beverage, premium seating), sponsorship sales through its AEG Global Partnerships division, and AXS-powered ticketing. The business model is vertically integrated through a network of subsidiary promoters — Goldenvoice (LA/Coachella), The Bowery Presents (East Coast), Concerts West (LA), Messina Touring (country/pop), Marshall Arts, PromoWest, Gary Musick Productions, and others — providing regional market coverage and format specialization. Distribution spans direct-to-consumer ticketing, regional promoter relationships, and global touring-artist enterprise contracts with major recording artists spanning country, pop, rock, K-pop, and increasingly IP-driven franchises (Netflix KPop Demon Hunters, Disney Concerts Worlds Collide).

Recent strategic activity includes the May 2026 acquisition of a minority stake in Outback Presents' comedy business (entering the ~$1B annual live comedy market), a £1.3 billion Olympia London redevelopment partnership for a new 4,000-capacity UK venue, construction of a 4,000-seat Austin venue opening in 2026-2027, and active M&A of regional promoters. Technology infrastructure is anchored by AXS ticketing (an AEG-affiliated platform); no proprietary AI, software platform, or data product is disclosed. The company serves four primary customer segments: festival attendees, concert-goers, major recording artists and their management teams, and brand sponsors/partners.

Name

AEG Presents

Legal name

AEG Presents LLC

Website

https://aegpresents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

AEG Presents is the second-largest global live music promoter (Billboard 2025 gross: $2.5B), operating 65+ venues, 25+ festivals including Coachella, and 16,000+ annual concerts. A subsidiary of Anschutz Entertainment Group, it serves major touring artists, festival attendees, and brand sponsors across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Promotion

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (71132), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Touring & Production Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAIAFAF), Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA), Venue Food, Beverage & Hospitality Operations (Concessions, Catering, Premium Seating) (MPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Live concert promotion
• Music festival production
• Venue management
• Tour promotion services
• Live entertainment events

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tour Promotion: AEG Presents generates revenue by promoting and producing live concert tours for major touring artists including stadium, arena, and theater-level acts. The company ranked second on Billboard's 2025 Top Promoters chart with $2.5 billion grossed, highlighted by Zach Bryan's Michigan Stadium concert as the largest ticketed concert in U.S. history with 112,408 attendees.
2. Festival Operations: AEG Presents operates over 25 global festivals including Coachella, Stagecoach, All Points East, BST Hyde Park, Electric Forest, Hangout Music Fest, and others. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, sponsorship packages, and ancillary spending at festival venues.
3. Venue Management: AEG Presents operates and manages over 65+ global venues ranging from intimate clubs (500 capacity) to major theaters and amphitheaters. Venues include The Roxy, Webster Hall, Shrine Auditorium, Mission Ballroom, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, and others, generating revenue through ticket sales, food and beverage, and premium seating.
4. Sponsorship and Premium Seating: AEG Global Partnerships division handles sponsorship sales and premium seating opportunities across the company's portfolio of festivals, venues, and tours. Case studies include partnerships with British Airways, McDonald's, Visit CA, and YouTube livestream activations.
5. Comedy Business Investment: AEG Presents acquired a minority stake in Outback Presents' comedy business from Raven Capital, gaining expanded presence in the live comedy market which generates nearly $1 billion annually in ticket sales.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

AEG Presents is a global live entertainment promoter and venue operator that produces and promotes concert tours for major recording artists, produces and owns 25+ festivals (including Coachella, Stagecoach, BST Hyde Park, All Points East, Electric Forest), and operates 65+ venues ranging from intimate clubs to major amphitheaters and arenas. Revenue is generated through tour promotion, festival ticket sales, sponsorship packages, venue operations including food and beverage, premium seating, and ticketing via the AXS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goldenvoice: One of the largest concert promoters in the world operating Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, and prominent venues including Microsoft Theater, The Shrine Auditorium, The Roxy, and El Rey Theatre
• Concerts West
• Messina Touring
• Marshall Arts
• AEG International Global Partnerships

Products and services

• Concert Tour Promotion
• Festival Production and Operations
• Venue Management and Operations
• AEG Global Partnerships (Sponsorship and Premium Seating)
• Live Comedy Promotion
• Ticketing Services (AXS Platform)

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.5 billion grossed in 2025, ranking second on Billboard's Top Promoters chart
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• BIGBANGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2026AEG Presents is promoting BIGBANG's 31-date global stadium tour spanning August 2026 to February 2027, marking their first tour since 2017 and celebrating their 20th anniversary. The tour visits 14 countries across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia with headline stops including Goyang Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Stade de France, and Tokyo Dome.
• Boldyn NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 4 June 2026Boldyn Networks successfully deployed a next-generation 5G distributed antenna system (DAS) at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Denver, operated by AEG Presents. The system provides high-capacity, reliable wireless connectivity for approximately 18,000 seats during summer performances and is built to scale for future needs, enabling seamless fan connectivity for mobile tickets, concessions, and real-time sharing.
• NetflixflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Netflix and AEG Presents announced a global concert tour for 'KPop Demon Hunters', the two-time Oscar-winning animated film. The partnership brings elements of the film to live audiences worldwide through arena-scale performances. The film set Netflix records with 52 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 Global chart and accumulated approximately 628.2 million views worldwide. The tour is part of Netflix's strategy to extend intellectual property value through franchise expansion beyond streaming.
• Outback PresentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026AEG Presents announced a strategic partnership with Outback Presents, acquiring a minority stake in Outback's comedy business from Raven Capital. The deal gives AEG Presents expanded presence in the live comedy market, which generates nearly $1 billion annually in ticket sales. Raven Capital initially invested in Outback Presents in 2021 as a lender during COVID-19 disruption and built the comedy business into a core growth driver.
• Concerts WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 March 2026Celine Dion's Paris comeback concerts at Paris La Défense Arena are produced by AEG Presents, Concerts West, and Inter Concerts. Concerts West, based in Los Angeles, is one of the world's largest producers and promoters of live tours and events globally for rock and pop superstars including Céline Dion, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Roger Waters, and Justin Bieber.
• Disney ConcertscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Disney Concerts, Disney+, and AEG Presents announced the 'Worlds Collide Concert Tour' scheduled for Fall 2026 across 48 arenas in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The tour features stars from 'Descendants,' 'ZOMBIES,' and 'Camp Rock' franchises, building on last year's successful tour. The tour runs from September 25 to December 13, 2026.
• Paul McCartneycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2026AEG Presents is promoting Paul McCartney's two performances at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27th and 28th, after completing his record-breaking Got Back Tour 2025. The intimate shows represent a continuation of the legendary artist's touring relationship with the promoter.
• Tractor Beverage CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 February 2026Tractor Beverage Company partnered with AEG Presents to offer Haymaker and its legacy organic beverages at music venues and live events across the United States. The partnership expands Tractor Beverage's retail presence from historical foodservice focus to live event venues.
• BacklineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 January 2026Backline, a music industry mental health nonprofit, launched B-LINE, a 24/7 crisis support hotline for music industry professionals. AEG Presents is a supporting partner alongside Spotify, Live Nation, Noah Kahan's The Busyhead Project, Red Light Management, and Wasserman Foundation. Industry data shows suicide rates among musicians are nearly 10x the national average.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MSG Entertainment: Owns and operates iconic venues (Madison Square Garden, Radio City, The Beacon) and produces live entertainment including concerts and family shows. Comparable as a venue-based promoter with strong brand IP in New York market.
• CTS Eventim: European-based live entertainment and ticketing company operating concert promotion, venue operations, and ticketing services. Directly comparable to AEG Presents as a vertically integrated promoter with strong European footprint through See Tickets and Eventim venues.
• Live Nation Entertainment: The world's largest live entertainment company and AEG Presents' primary competitor. Live Nation dominates concert promotion, owns Ticketmaster, operates major venues, and produces top global tours across all major artist categories.
• Outback Presents: US-based concert and comedy promoter where AEG Presents acquired a minority stake in May 2026. Directly comparable as a promoter focused on country, comedy, and family entertainment touring circuits.
• TKO Group Holdings: Hospitality-focused live entertainment company operating premium venues, dining, and event spaces including Hiro Ballroom and Tao venues. Comparable as a venue operator and live event producer in the entertainment hospitality space.
• Academy Music Group: UK-based live music venue operator owning major venues including O2 Academy Brixton, O2 Forum Kentish Town, and others. Comparable as a venue-led live music company operating across the UK market.

Others

• Endeavor (WME): Global entertainment and talent representation company owning WME (William Morris Endeavor). Adjacent as a major talent agency that books artists for tours AEG Presents promotes, and operates IMG, On Location, and other live entertainment assets.
• CAA (Creative Artists Agency): Major talent and sports agency representing musicians, actors, and athletes. Adjacent peer as a primary booking agent that negotiates tour deals with promoters like AEG Presents for top-tier artists.
• Wasserman Music: Global talent agency representing artists for touring, branding, and endorsements. Adjacent to AEG Presents as a key intermediary in artist relationships, frequently partnering on tours like Celine Dion and major live events.

Regional players

• Frontier Touring: Australia and New Zealand's leading concert promoter operating major tours and festivals. Comparable as a major promoter in a specific geography (ANZ) similar to AEG Presents' regional subsidiary footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/aegpresents
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AEGPresent
• TikToktiktok.com/@aegpresents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments1 record

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