NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough
Live Nation schedules John Oliver performance in St. Petersburg this winter
Live Nation has announced a performance by comedian John Oliver in St. Petersburg, Florida, scheduled for this winter. This event follows a 2020 segment on 'Last Week Tonight' where Oliver criticized Live Nation's business practices.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The announcement highlights a professional engagement between a comedian who has publicly criticized a corporation and that same corporation's event production arm.
Key Facts
- Live Nation is producing a John Oliver performance in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- The event is scheduled to take place this winter.
- John Oliver previously criticized Live Nation and Ticketmaster in a 2020 episode of 'Last Week Tonight'.
- The 2020 criticism focused on industry fees and market control.
Who's Mentioned
organizationTicketmaster“Live entertainment company associated with Live Nation”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”organizationLive Nation“Live entertainment conglomerate”personJohn Oliver“Comedian and host of Last Week Tonight”locationSt. Petersburg“Location of the upcoming performance”