May 29, 2025 — Live Nation is expanding its presence in Latin America through the acquisition of SD Concerts, the leading live entertainment company in the Dominican Republic and a rising force across Central and South America. The move bolsters Live Nation’s commitment to this fast-growing touring region and reinforces its mission to bring more live music to fans around the world.
Founded in 2001, SD Concerts is behind many of the region’s most notable live events, promoting top Latin and international talent across the Dominican Republic, as well as supporting shows in Aruba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and Puerto Rico. SD Concerts also operates a ticketing platform, which currently services all SD events and provides a foundation for future ticketing expansion in the region. Through the acquisition, that platform will become part of the Ticketmaster ecosystem.
Michael Rapino, CEO & President, Live Nation Entertainment, said: “Saymon and SD Concerts have built a remarkable business rooted in deep local knowledge and a passion for live music. We’re joining forces with a proven regional leader to help even more Latin artists reach global audiences and connect international acts with fans across Latin America.”
Saymon Diaz, Founder & CEO of SD Concerts, who will continue to lead the business, said: “Live music is thriving across the region, and we’re proud of the role SD Concerts has played in that growth. Partnering with Live Nation gives us the global infrastructure to scale even further and supports the next generation of Latin talent. This partnership will bring bigger shows to more locations and create even more unforgettable live music experiences for fans in the Dominican Republic and across Latin America.”
The concert industry is seeing continued momentum across Latin America, with Live Nation events seeing fan attendance in the region up over 25% in the first quarter of 2025. Growing demand for live experiences is supported by the global rise of non-English language artists, who now represent twice as many of Live Nation’s top 50 tours compared to 2019. This momentum underscores Latin America’s growing role as a powerhouse in global touring and Live Nation’s role in building more opportunities for artists and audiences to connect through live music.
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