Lighting Hire in Santa Barbara

Browse 81 lighting hire companies available in Santa Barbara, California, United States, rated 5 out of 5 across 50 reviews from real clients. Packages run from uplighting and festoon strings to dance floor rigs, moving heads and full stage production. Prices start from $170, with most bookings around $400.

Of the 81 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Santa Barbara. The other 80 are willing to travel there.

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So Cal’s Premiere Wedding, Events & Entertainment Company. Sound, Lighting, DJs

Los Angeles

California · 87 miles away

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Party rentals in Los Angeles & South El Monte, CA

South El Monte

California · 98 miles away

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Full Service Staging/Trade show

Huntington Beach

California · 111 miles away

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Lighting design programming implementation rentals

Rancho Santa Margarita

California · 132 miles away

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Techs and full production services

Rialto

California · 135 miles away

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DJ, photo booths, uplighting & more for unforgettable events.

Modesto

California · 234 miles away

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Full service event production company specializing in South Asian Events

San Francisco

California · 277 miles away

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Sacramento

California · 304 miles away

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Lighting, A/V, staging

Sacramento

California · 304 miles away

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A/V Company

Portland

Oregon · 783 miles away

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Full production events company. Sound, Lights and production for all events

Denver

Colorado · 889 miles away

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CONCERT,CORPORATE Event productions service's / photography / video and more

Calgary

Alberta, Canada · 1,183 miles away

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DJ, Sound & Lighting rentals from small to big events

Calgary

Alberta, Canada · 1,183 miles away

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South Asian, Bollywood, Punjabi DJ/live sound/ lighting services

Calgary

Alberta, Canada · 1,183 miles away

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Dj Servcie, Audio Visual & Event Planning

Fort Worth

Texas · 1,291 miles away

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Dj Service, Audio Visual and lighting

Fort Worth

Texas · 1,291 miles away

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Production, Producer, Talent Buying, Audio, Video, Lighting, Staging, Ticketing.

Fort Worth

Texas · 1,291 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Lighting Hire in Santa Barbara?

$Low price
from$170USD
$$Average price
from$400USD
$$$High price
from$1,050USD

Rates for a basic uplighting package in Santa Barbara start at $170 and rise to $1,050+ for full production with truss and an operator, with most bookings around $400. 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 53 enquiries for Lighting Hire at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

How early people enquire
About six weeks
38% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
All year round
No month has more than 13% of events

Reviews of Lighting Hire available in Santa Barbara

5/5 from 50 reviews
Photo of Lost Productions PDX Lost Productions PDX "I hired Lost Productions to set up lighting for my Music Festival, The Campout. David went ABOVE AND BEYOND my expectations in every aspect. From his work, to professionalism, and communication. 10/10 recommend and will be hiring him again! - The Campout Music Festival" Based in Portland, Oregon (783 miles from Santa Barbara) Kelsey Boomhower - The Campout Music Festival Photo of Ipme Ipme "IPME DJ David & wedding coordinators are amazing people to work with. My wife and I enjoyed our wedding to the fullest. Everything happened so naturally. Our wedding coordinator sees what you want and executed with a loving professional manner. Music selection was great, they read the environment and made everyone happy, something that can be difficult to do. They make you feel as if they are part of your family and want everything to content just the way you envisioned them. They truly went above and beyond for our special day, which is surprising how competitive their prices are. They truly love what they do. These are the kind happy spirits you would want on your special day." Based in Fort Worth, Texas (1,291 miles from Santa Barbara) Ivan-Lily Loya - wedding Photo of Redrocket Productions Redrocket Productions "After our first time working with REDROCKET PRODUCTIONS we knew we would never use anyone else! They provide top of the line equipment, experience, and professionalism. They deliver MORE than promised. It puts our minds at ease knowing our national acts will be cared for, and their requests will be met. They arrive early, and are ready when we are. Thank you REDROCKET! We look forward to our upcoming concerts in 2020 with you" Based in Atlanta, Georgia (2,011 miles from Santa Barbara) Lisa Yeater 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, United Kingdom (5,308 miles from Santa Barbara) Anton Le Verme 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, United Kingdom (5,322 miles from Santa Barbara) Steve Wolf - Wedding 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, United Kingdom (5,497 miles from Santa Barbara) Zor Lamb - Show

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for lighting hire on Gig Heaven is $400, with rates from $170 to $1,050+. 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.

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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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