Herc Entertainment Services (HES)

Live & Big Events Equipment Rentals

Does your business involve staging concerts, festivals or other live events? Herc Entertainment Services offers a wide range of equipment to ensure your venue is ready for showtime. You'll get high-performing rentals at competitive rates and receive exceptional support so you get the most out of your equipment.

Rent Event Lighting Equipment and Other Essentials

Herc Entertainment Services carries equipment from leading manufacturers with an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and safety.

Light Towers

Create maximum visibility at your outdoor venues with halogen or LED light towers that provide targeted festival lighting solutions. Place these portable towers at strategic locations throughout the site.

Generators

A generator for outdoor concert venues delivers reliable temporary power to areas where grid-supplied electricity is unavailable or impractical. Choose from 70 kVA and 100 kW options to meet your unique power generation requirements.

Aerial Lifts

Preparing stages for sound and lighting frequently requires installing speakers and other equipment up high. Our articulating boom lift and scissor lift rentals allow your crews to work at heights productively and safely.

Material Handling Machines

Our forklifts and other material handling equipment are essential for lifting, moving, loading and unloading palletized goods and other items at the venue.

Transportation Equipment

Our inventory includes various utility vehicles, golf carts and trailers that allow workers to move freely around an expansive site. They can also transport tools and other less space-consuming equipment and resources.

Why Choose Us for Event Rental Equipment?

Whether you're in the market for an event lighting rental or other equipment for your venue, working with us offers numerous benefits:

Big-company support: As the entertainment equipment rental division of Herc Rentals, a Fortune 1000 company with a nationwide reach, you'll have access to all the resources you need for a successful event.
Exceptional quality: We conduct comprehensive inspections between rentals to ensure your equipment is in safe operating condition.
Product selection assistance: We take a consultative approach to ensure our customers pick the best products for their needs and budget.
Convenience: Our separate pickup and delivery services can save your company valuable time and hassles while freeing up resources for other activities.
On-site assistance: Our service team can visit your site to make repairs or swap equipment if necessary.
Training: We offer training to help your crews use rentals productively and safely.

Our Successful Event Rental Equipment Ventures

Herc Entertainment Services has an extensive track record of helping set the stage for various live events. We're proud to provide equipment for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, a popular annual music event attracting 250,000 visitors. We've also supported the Electric Daisy Carnival, the largest electronic dance music festival in North America.

Live Event Equipment Rental FAQs

Find quick answers to common questions about live event equipment rental.

How Do I Choose the Right Generator for My Event?

If you're planning a live event, here's what you can do to choose a generator:

Determine electric load: Itemize each piece of equipment that will need power, such as stages, sound systems, lighting, vendor booths, climate control and rides. Then calculate the power draw, including both running and startup watts.
Add a safety buffer: Beyond your calculated load requirements, add about 20% to determine the wattage you will need from your generator to reliably power all your systems with room for power fluctuations or last-minute changes in equipment needs.
Select a generator: Choose a generator that falls within the 20% buffer for your power needs. During selection, you can also consider factors such as fuel type, portability and operating noise.

What Is the Difference Between Halogen and LED Light Towers?

Halogen light towers are older models known for producing a bright, warm light. They are typically less energy-efficient, generate significant heat and have a shorter bulb life than LEDs. LED light towers are fuel-efficient with long runtimes, low operating costs and a crisp, clean light. At Herc Entertainment Services, we offer a range of engine-driven, solar and electric LED light towers for rent. You can also rent metal halide light towers for intense, widespread illumination.

What Equipment Is Commonly Needed for Large Outdoor Events?

Large outdoor events may need various equipment types, including power generation, lighting, climate control and material handling equipment. Power generation equipment produces and distributes the energy you need for stages, vendors and lighting. Light towers can help crews set up at night or provide illumination to enhance guest safety. You may rent climate control equipment to maintain comfort in tents or other temporary structures.

Other rental options include material-handling equipment such as telehandlers and forklifts, which are particularly helpful for event setup and teardown. You may also rent temporary fencing to help with crowd control and set up barriers around the event space.

What Types of Aerial Lifts Are Typically Used at Event Venues?

Here are a few common types of aerial lifts you may rent for live events:

Articulating boom lifts: These lifts are the most versatile, with jointed arms that can reach around obstacles. You may use them for complex light rigging, sound system setups or scenic elements.
Scissor lifts: Provide a stable, vertical platform for tasks such as setting up overhead grids or backdrops. These lifts also work well for interior work in convention centers or exhibition halls.
Telescopic boom lifts: If you need maximum vertical outreach and height, these lifts are the right option. You may use them for large outdoor stages or stadium lighting applications.
Personnel lifts: Take on small tasks, like banner hanging or maintenance in small spaces, with these lifts that enable single-person access.

What Light Towers Are Used for on Sets and Event Sites?

We rent various types of light towers that you may need on sets or at event sites, including:

Engine-driven LED light towers for broad area illumination and long runtime.
Electric LED light towers for noise-sensitive indoor sets or for locations with power hookups.
Solar LED light towers for eco-friendly lighting with quiet operations.
Metal halide light towers for high brightness across a wide area.
Small portable lighting for localized tasks and stage setup.

Request a No-Obligation Quote Today

Are you ready to rent equipment for your next live event? Take the next step and call the professionals at Herc Entertainment Services at 888-777-4372 to discuss your needs and request a quote today.