• 1984 Building events since
  • 30K+ Events produced
  • NYC Five boroughs
  • 5.0 Rated on Google
Stage Rental New York

A Stage Built for New York Buildings

In New York, a stage has to look right and get into the building. A keynote stage at Manhatta sits 60 floors above Lower Manhattan, so every piece has to fit the elevator and the load-in has to run on time. A concert stage in a park has to sit level on grass.

Our stage rental in NYC covers everything from a podium riser for a board meeting to a full keynote stage, with stairs, ADA ramps, guardrails and skirting. We plan each one around the building’s dock, elevators and schedule before we load up.

  • Planned around the building
  • Stairs, ADA ramps, rails and skirting
  • Leveled and safety-checked by our crew
  • Sound, screens and lights on request
Stage Rentals NYC

Setups for New York Rooms

Here are common setups for New York venues, from hotel ballrooms to rooftops and parks.

  • Ballroom Keynote Stages Wide, low stages for conferences and award nights in hotel ballrooms. Conference AV & Meeting Production
  • Press and Camera Risers Risers that lift a podium or a camera row for press events, launches and live streams. Stage Riser Rental
  • Runways Runways for fashion shows and product reveals in lofts, galleries and showrooms. Fashion Show Production in NYC
  • Rooftop and Terrace Stages Low, solid decks for talks and receptions, planned for wind, weight limits and access. Event Staging
  • Park and Street Stages A mobile stage that rolls in on its own trailer for parks, plazas and street events. Mobile Stage Rental
  • Backdrops and Drape Branded walls and drape that hide a busy room and finish the stage from every seat. Pipe & Drape Rental in NYC
Stage Platform Rental New York

Safe to Climb, Clean From Every Seat

New York venues check the details before they let a stage in. Every stage rental in the city can include:

  • Steps that fit the deck and the aisle
  • An ADA ramp where the venue requires one
  • Rails on any raised edge
  • Skirting that hides the deck frame
  • A slip-resistant top
  • Load-in booked with the building
  • A safety check before doors
  • Strike inside the building’s window
How It Works

How a Stage Goes Up in a New York Venue

  1. Room and Program Tell us the venue, the floor and the guest count. We draw the stage into the room, with the aisles and exits the building requires.
  2. Building Check We check the dock, the freight elevator, the floor and the load-in window with the venue before we load up.
  3. Load-⁠In and Build Our crew brings the decks up in the freight elevator, builds them in the room and checks every connection.
  4. Ready Before Soundcheck The stage is ready before soundcheck. After the show, we take it down and load out on the building’s schedule.
NYC Event Venues

Popular NYC Venues for a Stage

We build stages across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Here are rooms our crew knows well, plus some of the city’s other best-known event spaces. Planning the whole event? We also handle full event production in New York City.

Venues We’ve Worked In

  • New York Stock Exchange Wall Street
  • Manhatta Financial District
  • South Street Seaport Lower Manhattan
  • The Altman Building Chelsea
  • Edge Hudson Yards
  • Javits Center Hudson Yards

Other Popular Event Spaces

  • Brooklyn Expo Center Greenpoint, Brooklyn
  • New York Hilton Midtown Midtown
  • New York Marriott Marquis Times Square

What to Know Before You Build a Stage in NYC

  • Docks and Elevators Most buildings book loading docks and freight elevators in time slots. We size the stage pieces to fit and book the window early.
  • Union Venues Some convention centers and hotels require their own union crews for parts of the setup. We plan the build around the venue’s rules.
  • Outdoor Permits Street events need a permit from the city’s Street Activity Permit Office, and park events need one from NYC Parks. Tell us what the permit allows and we’ll build to it.
  • Busy Seasons Spring galas, fall conferences and December holiday parties fill the calendar. Book your stage early for those months.

Stage Rental in NYC FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a stage in NYC?

In New York, the venue matters as much as the stage. Dock times, elevator size and union rules all change the labor, so send the venue and the stage size and we’ll quote it.

Do you deliver and set up the stage in New York City?

Yes. Our trucks bring it to your venue’s dock, our crew builds it in the room, and we take it out again inside the building’s load-out window.

Can you build a stage on a rooftop in NYC?

Yes. We plan the deck around the roof’s access, its weight rules and the wind.

Can you build an outdoor stage in a New York park?

Yes. We level decks on grass and asphalt and bring weather-ready gear and a backup plan. For parks and streets, we also rent mobile stages.

Can you build a stage in a hotel ballroom with a union crew?

Yes. Some New York hotels and convention centers require their own union crews for parts of the setup. We plan the build around the venue’s rules.

Do you build stages in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx?

Yes. We deliver and build stages in all five boroughs.

Can you bring the sound and screens to a New York venue too?

Yes. We can bring speakers, LED screens and lighting in the same delivery and load it all in during one window.

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Corporate Events
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Walmart Connect at the Altman Building
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Staging Rental NYC

Stage Rental in NYC

Tight docks, small freight elevators, strict load-in windows? We plan your stage around the building, then deliver and build it with our own crew.

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Building events since

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Local crews in the NYC area, New Jersey, Long Island, Miami and Orlando, and we travel for everything else.

Stage Rental Reviews

In Our Clients' Own Words

The only company that I trust for my business live event needs.

Mike B., Google review
  • …At the last minute, we needed a podium for one of our speakers, and ProSho went out of their way to run back to one of their warehouses and grab a spare podium for us before the event kicked off. …

    BrianGoogle review

  • …Anthony is consistently helpful, responsive, pays attention to small details, and willing to go above and beyond. We truly appreciate their professionalism and reliability…

    Jennifer B.Google review

  • We have partnered with ProSho several times throughout the year, often times at the last minute. Anthony is always so helpful and gets the job done. …

    Laura G.Google review

  • Pro Sho made our investor conference easy. They handled all of our audio, visual, and staging, and every piece was polished and professional. …

    Stephanie A.Google review

  • …Year after year they continue to wow us with their incredible work, their awesome staff, and everything in between. Working with Anthony & crew is always the easiest part of planning our gala. …

    Alissa C.Google review

  • For the past six years, our school has had the privilege of working with this outstanding sound technician for our annual graduation ceremony. Year after year, they deliver an exceptional experience with professionalism, precision, and attention to detail. …

    Melissa M.Google review

  • …Anthony and the Pro Sho Sound Services team make that task look easy when there is nothing simple about it. The teamwork, professionalism, knowledge and experience they display brings an event to the next level …

    ChristinaGoogle review

  • We recently partnered with Pro Sho Sound Services for an event at Manhatta, and they were exceptional. … Navigating the logistics of a high-rise venue like Manhatta can be a challenge, but their team handled it seamlessly …

    Savannah L.Google review

  • …I originally called for "just a speaker and big tv." All the recommendations were on point and my event was perfect. Anyone looking for audio video services should look no further. …

    Anthony O.Google review

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