Updates on All 8 Active Live Nation and Ticketmaster Lawsuits

Why this matters

What’s happening here isn’t just about courtrooms — it’s about who controls live music.

The DOJ’s case puts the Live Nation and Ticketmaster machine on trial. With a March 2026 start date, this suit could mark a turning point for ticketing, touring, and venue leverage.

The FTC’s lawsuit targets the fee-and-resale mechanics fans hate most, while private class actions keep piling on new angles — from monopoly claims to privacy concerns. There’s also a new Canada service-fee case in Quebec. Put these together and Ticketmaster is now fighting the same war on two fronts: pricing trust and market power.

To be clear, Live Nation and Ticketmaster denies any wrong doing and is fighting each lawsuit aggressively.

However these lawsuits end, this isn’t just a legal battle. many see it as a test of who really owns the future of live music: the big corporations or the fans.

Updates on all active Live Nation and Ticketmaster Lawsuits 1.8.26

Below is a look at all Live Nation & Ticketmaster lawsuits in the U.S. and Canada active as of January 8, 2026. Included are key upcoming dates and links to primary sources and reputable coverage.

Hypebot will track these and new cases and share regular summary updates.

U.S. Government Cases

U.S. Department of Justice + 40 State AGs v. Live Nation & Ticketmaster (Southern District of NY)

What it’s about: The DOJ antitrust case (joined by 40 state attorneys general) alleges Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopolized key parts of the live concert ecosystem — including promotion and ticketing — and seeks remedies that could include major structural changes.

Key timing: The court’s schedule sets trial for March 2, 2026, per the public docket sources at CourtListener and Justia.

FTC + 7 States v. Live Nation & Ticketmaster (Central District of CA)

What it’s about: The FTC lawsuit (joined by seven states) alleges Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing tactics (“bait-and-switch” fee disclosure), misrepresented ticket limits, and profited through resale practices tied to broker behavior. The FTC’s case hub is here.

On January 7th Live Nation and Ticketmaster filed a motion to dismiss the case, according to Reuters.

Key timing: No trial date has been set.

U.S. Consumer & Fan Cases

Heckman et al. v. Live Nation: Antitrust consumer class action (Central District of CA)

What it’s about: A long-running antitrust class action by ticket buyers alleging Live Nation/Ticketmaster overcharged consumers and restrained competition. Reuters recently described this as a “sprawling” class action over prices that a judge allowed to proceed, with the class covering ticket purchases since 2010.

Key timing: Active; trial date not publicly set in the sources above. Live Nation is also pursuing appellate fights in related class-action battles, per Reuters (Jan. 6, 2026).

Barfuss vs. Live Nation: Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” ticket buyers (Central District of CA)

What it’s about: A proposed class action by Taylor Swift fans tied to the chaotic Eras Tour onsale, alleging (among other claims) antitrust and consumer-law violations and unfair access to tickets.

Current status: A judge ruled the case can largely proceed while dismissing some claims including negligence and fraud. See: Reuters (Nov. 24, 2025) and the case docket at CourtListener.

Key timing: Active; trial date not set in the sources linked above.

Fanimal v. Live Nation & Ticketmaster: competitor antitrust lawsuit

What it’s about: A newer lawsuit brought by a defunct ticketing competitor (Fanimal) alleging Live Nation/Ticketmaster’s conduct and exclusive contracting helped push it out of the market.

Current status: Reported January 2026 by Billboard and Music Business Worldwide.

Key timing: New filing; trial date not set.

Ticketmaster “tracking/surveillance” privacy class action (CA)

What it’s about: A newly proposed class action alleging Ticketmaster’s website uses tracking/monitoring tools in ways that violate California privacy laws.

Current status: Newly filed as reported by Digital Music News and TicketNews.

Key timing: Trial date not set.

Ticketmaster/Live Nation consolidated data breach lawsuits (District Of MT)

What it’s about: Following the 2024 Snowflake-related breach wave that impacted multiple companies including Ticketmaster and Live Nation, related federal cases were centralized for pretrial proceedings in the District of Montana as MDL No. 3126.

Current status: The court’s official MDL page is here. Docket tracking is available via CourtListener.

Key timing: Active; trial timing varies and is not set in the summary sources above.

Canada

Ticketmaster “abusive service fees” class action (Quebec Superior Court)

What it’s about: Quebec’s Superior Court has authorized a class action alleging Ticketmaster’s service fees are “abusive” and violate Quebec consumer-protection law, including concerns about fees fluctuating based on ticket price rather than the service provided.

Current status: Reported January 7, 2026 by Global News and Exclaim!.

Key timing: Authorized for class proceedings; trial date not yet public in the reporting above.

Resolved Cases

Donley v. Live Nation: Securities Class Action (Settled)

Shareholders accused Live Nation of misleading investors about antitrust risk and regulatory exposure. This case was resolved in 2025 with a roughly $20 million settlement before going to trial.

Quick Reference: Where All Active Live Nation and Ticketmaster Lawsuits Stand

Hypebot will continue tracking all active Live Nation & Ticketmaster lawsuits including any new cases and share regular summary updates.

Bruce Houghton