Lighting Hire in Preston

Browse 113 lighting hire companies in Preston, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 82 reviews from real clients. Packages run from uplighting and festoon strings to dance floor rigs, moving heads and full stage production. Prices start from £95, with most bookings around £250.

Two things decide the quote more than anything else: how much power the venue can supply, and whether the rig needs a technician on site through the evening. Ask about access and get-out times as well, since many venues want everything cleared the same night, which adds crew hours to the bill.

Of the 113 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Preston. The other 109 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 82 reviews of Lighting Hire
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Preston, England

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Dj photo booth and magic mirror led dance floor

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Bolton, England

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Purple rose is a media production company, recording studio and equipment hi

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Bolton, England

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Specialists in sound, lighting and stage hire and multitrack recording

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Manchester, England

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Lighting, Sound and Production services including equipment hire.

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Bradford, England

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We offer prosound, lighting, production services and stage along with truss hire

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Chester, England

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PA System Hire and Sound Engineer

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Guiseley, England

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Technical Production and Event Solutions

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Wakefield, England

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Staging - sound and lighting

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Llandudno, Wales

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Professional stage lighting solutions for the live events industry

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Derby, England

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Audio, Lighting and Stage Production provider

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Derby, England

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We are an award winning roadshow covering all events and corporate functions

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Cannock, England

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Quality sound and lighting suppliers

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Burton upon Trent, England

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Supplier of professional event sound, lighting DJ & stage equipment & engineers.

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Nottingham, England

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Supplier of professional event sound, lighting DJ & stage equipment & engineers.

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Nottingham, England

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Lighting Hire in Preston, England, United Kingdom

Lighting hire companies in Preston, England, United Kingdom supply and install the rig, then either leave it running on a preset or keep an operator on site. Most cover uplighting, dance floor effects, festoon and pin-spotting for tables, with larger firms adding moving heads, gobos and truss.

What the Venue Needs to Support

Power is the usual constraint. Uplighters run off standard sockets, but moving heads, hazers and truss often need a dedicated supply, and some venues cap the total load. Check whether rigging points already exist or whether the company brings its own stands, and confirm the smoke and fire policy before booking anything that uses a hazer.

Lighting Hire Costs in Preston

Rates for a basic uplighting package in Preston start at £95 and rise to £800+ for full production with truss and an operator, with most bookings around £250. Crew time, travel distance and whether the rig stays in overnight are the main variables.

How much does it cost to hire Lighting Hire available in Preston, England, United Kingdom?

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The average price for Lighting Hire available in Preston, England, United Kingdom is £250 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 99 enquiries for Lighting Hire at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 8 October 2026.

How early people enquire
About eight weeks
37% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
August to December
58% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Lighting Hire available in Preston, England, United Kingdom

5/5 from 82 reviews
Photo of Purple Elk Productions Purple Elk Productions "Great sound. You don't have to worry when he's at the helm. He's very professional and he know his stuff!" Based in Manchester, England (27 miles from Preston) Anton Le Verme Photo of ARK Event Hire & Solutions ARK Event Hire & Solutions "Highly Recommend Fantastic Company Provided sound and lighting for my show at a pride event, they were friendly, helpful and brilliant at communicating with us." Based in Chester, England (40 miles from Preston) On a Night Like this Kylie Minogue lookalike and soundalike tribute show - lookalike and soundalike tribute show Pride show Photo of Phantom Production Design Ltd Phantom Production Design Ltd "Phantom was super professional from the beginning. Engaged in working with me and my partner to make our wedding spectacular. Their staff are very professional and very helpful. 10/10 on all accounts. I would definitely recommend Phantom for anything production related!" Based in Wakefield, England (50 miles from Preston) Steve Wolf - Wedding 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 (77 miles from Preston) 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 (79 miles from Preston) Steph & Dunc - 50th birthday party Bridgetown social club Photo of Audio Mobile Stage Hire Nottingham Audio Mobile Stage Hire Nottingham "Excellent service from Jonathan and the team, great communication throughout. A special thank you for accommodating our stage set up requests at short notice. Would recommend and use again for other events." Based in Nottingham, England (85 miles from Preston) PETER COX - British Cycling - Nottingham Victoria Embankment

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for lighting hire on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates from £95 to £800+. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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