Stage hire across the UK from our Essex base. Spotlight Sound supplies indoor staging, outdoor staging, and trailer stages for weddings, festivals, corporate events, and live performances. We handle the install, the wind-rated covers, the accessibility ramps, and the on-the-day support — so the stage works for the event rather than getting in the way of it. Quote within 24 hours.
Mobile Trailer Stage Hire
Trailer stages are a great solution to outdoor events, that need a covered platform. They can be setup quickly and in all types of different spaces. Outdoor, mobile, trailer stages are great for public events, festivals, and private company parties. The platforms are very versatile. Contact us for pricing and availability on mobile and trailer stages. Our trailer stages are certified for outdoor use and have been fully tested and approved for windy conditions. When booking a covered stage always check a covered stage has a wind rating and comes with an anemometer.
Stage Deck
A complete range of deck in metric sizes to make almost any size and shape platform
Legs and Steps
Aluminium legs and steps to fit our staging at various heights. Custom heights are available on request
Valance and Skirting
Black and white valance skirting as standard in various heights to suit, custom colours available on request
Carpeting
We keep a number of carpet colour options in stock for when plain back isn’t suitable
Stage Hire for Events Across the UK
We supply staging for events of every size, from small wedding ceremony platforms through to festival main stages. Our stock covers modular indoor staging, weather-rated outdoor staging, and trailer stages that arrive ready to operate. Whatever the scale, the stage is sized to your venue, installed by our crew, and supported by us through the event.
Although our base is in Chelmsford, Essex, we deliver stage hire UK-wide. Most of our work is across Essex, London, Hertfordshire, Kent, and Suffolk, but we regularly travel further for festivals and larger productions. Logistics are factored into the quote so there are no surprises.
Indoor Stage Hire
Our indoor stage hire covers modular staging from small 2m × 1m platforms through to large multi-tier configurations for conferences and award shows. The staging is sturdy enough for full live performances, but quick to install for shorter events. Variable heights, ramps, and skirting are all available.
Typical indoor stage hire applications:
- Wedding ceremony platforms and reception speeches
- Conference keynote stages and panel discussion setups
- Award show staging with steps and accessibility ramps
- Theatre productions and school performances
- Live music venues and indoor festivals
Outdoor Stage Hire
Outdoor staging needs to handle weather, wind, and the practical challenges of working on grass, gravel, or uneven ground. We use staging that’s properly rated for outdoor use and install it with appropriate ground fixings, levelling, and safety margins. For larger outdoor stages we include wind-rated covers and monitor weather conditions using an anemometer through the event.
Outdoor stage hire typically supports:
- Outdoor weddings and ceremonies
- Festival side-stages and community event main stages
- Outdoor corporate events and brand activations
- Charity events, fetes, and public-sector commemorations
Trailer Stage Hire
Our trailer stage hire is for events that need a full performance stage delivered and set up quickly. The trailers arrive on-site, the stage deploys hydraulically, and the wind-rated cover gives weather protection for the performers and AV. Trailer stages are ideal for festivals, larger community events, and any outdoor event where a ground-up stage build isn’t practical.
Trailer stage hire includes:
- Full hydraulic stage deployment by our crew
- Wind-rated cover with structural certification
- Anemometer-monitored wind safety through the event
- Sound, lighting, and AV rigging points built in
- Accessibility ramps and crew access
Stage Hire for Weddings, Festivals & Corporate Events
Different events need different staging. Common buyer types we work with:
Stage Hire for Weddings, Festivals & Corporate Events
Different events need different staging. Common buyer types we work with:
Wedding Stage Hire
For weddings, staging is usually a low platform for the ceremony, a head-table riser for the reception, or a small performance stage for the band. We size the platform to the venue and finish it with skirting that works with the décor. The install is quick and the de-rig is clean.
Festival & Outdoor Event Stage Hire
For festivals, we supply main stages, side stages, and acoustic stages depending on the event. Larger stages use our trailer fleet for quick deployment; smaller stages are built on-site. Either way, the stage is rated for the wind loads and weather conditions the event might face, and we monitor conditions through the event.
Corporate Event Stage Hire
Corporate event staging covers conferences, product launches, award shows, and brand activations. We work with most of the leading venues in the South East and understand what their stages need to look like to fit the event brand. Indoor staging is usually the right choice; for outdoor brand activations we supply weather-rated kit.
School & Community Event Stage Hire
Schools and community organisations hire staging for productions, assemblies, charity events, and prize-givings. Budgets are often tighter, so we work to keep the spec sensible and the install efficient. We’ve supplied staging for community events from school nativity plays through to large public commemorations.
Trusted by Venues Including Hylands House, Braxted Park & Osea Island
We supply staging regularly to a number of established venues in the South East, including Hylands House, Braxted Park, Osea Island, and Greenwoods Hotel & Spa. Working with the same venues over time means we know their access constraints, their layouts, and the kind of staging that works for the events they host.
Accessibility & Compliance
Every stage we supply is built with accessibility and safety in mind:
- Equality Act-compliant accessibility ramps with appropriate gradients and surfaces
- Anti-slip stage surfaces and edge marking
- Wind-rated covers for outdoor staging, with anemometer monitoring during the event
- Risk assessment and method statements (RAMS) on every job
- PAT-tested electrical equipment and LOLER-inspected rigging where applicable
How Much Does Stage Hire Cost?
Stage hire pricing depends on size, type (indoor, outdoor, trailer), installation complexity, and event duration. As a guide:
- Small indoor stages (weddings, small panels): start from short-event rates with delivery and install
- Mid-size indoor or outdoor stages (conferences, mid-size festivals): scaled by stage size, ramps, and skirting requirements
- Trailer stages and large festival stages (main-stage events): priced by event spec including wind-rated covers, crew, and on-day support
For an accurate quote, send us your venue, event date, audience size, and what the stage will be used for. We respond within 24 hours.
Stage Hire FAQs
What stage sizes do you offer for hire?
We provide modular staging in various sizes to suit your event.
Do you offer covered outdoor stages?
Yes, we have weatherproof stage options for outdoor events.
How much does it cost?
Prices vary depending on day and location. Our stages come with trained staff to make sure everything is setup, safe and ready. Contact us for a quotation for your event.
How many people will fit on the stage?
The total amount of people on stage will depend on whether you have them sitting, standing or performing. The platform size is 7M x 6M.
Get a Stage Hire Quote
Send us your venue, event date, audience size, and a rough idea of what the stage will need to handle — performances, speeches, AV, accessibility — and we’ll come back with a clear, itemised quote within 24 hours.
Request a quote or call us on 01245 206206. Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00.