Lighting Hire in Colchester

Browse 118 lighting hire companies in Colchester, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 80 reviews from real clients. Packages run from uplighting and festoon strings to dance floor rigs, moving heads and full stage production. Prices start from £110, with most bookings around £300.

Of the 118 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Colchester. The other 115 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 80 reviews of Lighting Hire
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PLRS are a stage, sound and lighting hire company, based in Essex

Colchester

England

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PA, Lighting and Sound Engineer

Colchester

England

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I have been djing for the last 25 years, nice setup

Colchester

England

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Willing to travel to Colchester

Based more than 30 miles from Colchester, nearest first

A full service production supplier for stages, sound, lighting, video & power

Ashford

England · 51 miles away

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Djs, Audio, visual, lighting and stage production

London

England · 51 miles away

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Extrordinarily fantastic wedding DJs

London

England · 51 miles away

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Lighting desginer and Op

London

England · 51 miles away

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Mobile DJ & AV assistance

London

England · 51 miles away

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For all your AV equipment needs

London

England · 51 miles away

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Large, scalable pro audio soundsystem capable of covering crowds from 100-1500

Norwich

England · 54 miles away

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Supplying high quality sound, lighting, video, stage equipment & Decor

Huntingdon

England · 55 miles away

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Lighting and sound hire

Croydon

England · 55 miles away

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Affordable quality PA system and event equipment AV hire DJ services

Chesham

England · 66 miles away

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Sound System Hire, Stage Hire, Outdoor Event Systems, Backline and Drum Kit

East Grinstead

England · 66 miles away

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Hire of Sound equipment , Lighting, AV and Staging

Slough

England · 69 miles away

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Led Wal Hire

Slough

England · 69 miles away

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Providing sound, light, DJs, sound engineers and crew for all events

Chertsey

England · 70 miles away

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Sound / Lighting / Staging / Marquee / Magic Mirrors / Drapes / Silent Disco

Aylesbury

England · 74 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Lighting Hire in Colchester?

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Rates for a basic uplighting package in Colchester start at £110 and rise to £850+ for full production with truss and an operator, with most bookings around £300. Crew time, travel distance and whether the rig stays in overnight are the main variables. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 98 enquiries for Lighting Hire at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.

How early people enquire
About seven weeks
39% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
August to December
57% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Lighting Hire available in Colchester

5/5 from 80 reviews
Photo of Max Marcus Events Max Marcus Events "Hi Max, We just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you for all your hard work at the party on Saturday night. The guest certainly seemed to be having fun! We received very positive feedback on the night so thank you. We will certainly be recommending you to our future clients! Kind regards," Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) Stephanie York - Monet Event Planners Photo of Subversive Audio/ Norfolk Speaker Hire Subversive Audio/ Norfolk Speaker Hire "Worked with these guys a bunch of times before and they always deliver when it comes to quality and reliability." Based in Norwich, England (54 miles from Colchester) Graham P - Festival Photo of Topgearsound Topgearsound "Please pass on our thanks and praise to your team! Without them it wouldn’t have been half the event! Many many many thanks again, Hannah Shorter Event Project's Fundraiser St. Catherine's Hospice, Malthouse Road, Crawley, West Sussex," Based in East Grinstead, England (66 miles from Colchester) Hannah Shorter - Supplying, 32 Led Par Light Fixtures / 2 Follow Spots / 10 Auditorium Speaker units / Stage Platforms /32ch Digital Desk and Radio Mic Systems. Photo of Sound and Lighting Sound and Lighting "Paul and his team where very helpful, Nothing was a problem very professional" Based in Brighton, England (86 miles from Colchester) Zor Lamb - Show Photo of 1990 Lighting 1990 Lighting "We booked 1990 Lighting for our company event and they did an amazing job. Communication was easy from the start and the setup on the day was seamless. The lighting gave the room a real wow factor and tied the whole event together." Based in Derby, England (123 miles from Colchester) Sarah Mitchell - Corporate Event Photo of Award Winning Dave Collins Roadshow Award Winning Dave Collins Roadshow "Dave was our DJ for our 50th party. He was brilliant. Very friendly. Listened to our choice of music and I spent most the night on dancefloor because the tunes were so good. Keep up the great work Dave 👍 see you for our 60th ! 😀" Based in Cannock, England (136 miles from Colchester) Steph & Dunc - 50th birthday party Bridgetown social club

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for lighting hire on Gig Heaven is £300, with rates from £110 to £850+. Cost varies based on the type and quantity of lighting, the rental period and whether a technician is included to set up and operate the equipment. Options range from basic uplighting packages to full production rigs with intelligent fixtures and DMX control.

The lighting hire suppliers offer a wide range of options including uplighting, fairy lights, festoon lighting, pin-spot lighting, moving heads, LED wash lights, gobos (pattern projection), neon signs and full production lighting rigs. Many suppliers offer tailored packages designed to transform event spaces.

Booking lighting hire suits a wide range of events including weddings, corporate events, parties, concerts, theatre productions, exhibitions and outdoor events. Professional lighting sets the mood, highlights key areas and transforms ordinary venues into spectacular event spaces.

Many lighting hire suppliers include delivery, installation and collection. For more complex setups, a lighting technician may be provided to programme and operate the lights throughout the event. Gig Heaven recommends confirming what is included in the package when requesting a quote.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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