We provide a full range of event management services across Manchester, the North and the Midlands. 

Arc Stage Hire operates as an Event Management Agency in Manchester, built on a foundation of professional stage hire and live event delivery. From our base near Manchester, we provide staging solutions and practical event management support for live projects across the UK. The business is led by Stephen Prescott, who brings over a decade of senior-level experience delivering complex live projects throughout the UK and Europe. His background includes large-scale public events, international brand launches, immersive activations, major exhibitions, corporate conferences and broadcast productions. This experience shapes how Arc Stage Hire approaches both stage hire and event management. Every project is planned with a clear understanding of real-world delivery. We understand what it takes to make it happen. Managing live event sites, coordinating hundreds of suppliers, whilst keeping everybody safe, working under tight deadlines, keeping teams aligned and delivery on track. Having worked with respected agencies, global brands and trusted production partners, Stephen ensures every project benefits from structure, clarity and direction. Events stay controlled and efficient from planning through to live execution, with clear communication at every stage. Arc Stage Hire draws on a well-established network of reliable suppliers and production partners. This allows events to scale confidently while maintaining quality, consistency and complete oversight. The result is a stage hire company with the experience, capability and professionalism of a full Event Management Agency in Manchester, delivering well-planned, technically sound and seamlessly executed live events across the UK.

Arc Stage Hire provides professional outdoor stage hire across Manchester, the North, and the Midlands, supplying high-quality trailer stages for live events of every scale. Our outdoor staging fleet has been carefully selected for reliability, fast setup, and strength, offering event organisers a safe, practical solution for concerts, festivals and productions. In 2023, we invested in our LR Stage, a versatile mid-size trailer ideal for community events, festivals and music projects. The LR offers compact transport, rapid deployment and impressive roof loading capacity, making it suitable for flown lighting, audio and branding elements. Building on that success, 2024 saw the addition of our S Stage, a smaller 4x4m format that’s quick to deploy and budget-friendly. The S Stage is perfect for compact sites, local activations and smaller audiences, offering a professional presentation with the same robust build quality and safety focus as our larger structures. Both stages are built from high-grade materials and engineered for stability, durability and reliable performance outdoors. Each unit features a strong roof system for rigging and full weather protection for performers and equipment. Outdoor stage hire plays a vital role in outdoor events. A covered stage safeguards artists and equipment from unpredictable weather and keeps the event running smoothly. Whether it’s a music festival, cultural celebration or corporate activation, a well-specified stage becomes a focal point that enhances both audience experience and production quality. Whether you’re hosting a festival, city showcase, or charity event, Arc Stage Hire delivers dependable outdoor stage hire in Manchester, throughout the North, and across the Midlands.

Arc Stage Hire provides professional indoor stage hire across Manchester, the North, and the Midlands, supporting everything from corporate events and exhibitions to fashion shows, conferences and weddings. Established as a specialist outdoor staging company, Arc Stage Hire grew out of a successful career in corporate events and festivals. That experience shapes how we now deliver our indoor staging, combining technical knowledge, creative presentation and the reliability expected by professional event organisers. We’ve built a trusted network of contacts and suppliers across the UK, allowing us to source and install any type of indoor stage. From simple risers and presentation platforms to large catwalks or performance stages, we provide a complete solution including design, transport, installation and finishing. Our systems use proven platforms such as LiteDeck and SteelDeck, known for strength, adaptability and clean appearance. These modular systems can be configured to almost any shape or height, making them ideal for venues from hotel ballrooms to exhibition halls and studios. Finishes can be tailored to your event style and branding, from carpeted surfaces for corporate or wedding use, to high-gloss PVC tops for fashion shows or brand launches. We also offer valance or pelmet options, the skirting that conceals the stage structure. These can be fabric, timber or custom-painted panels in black or branded colours, creating a polished finish that integrates seamlessly with your event design. ​With strong supplier partnerships, nationwide coverage and extensive experience in live event production, Arc Stage Hire provides dependable indoor stage hire in Manchester, throughout the North, and across the Midlands.

Arc Stage Hire provides complete outdoor event production services across Manchester, the North and the Midlands, supporting organisers with the practical, technical and creative elements required to deliver safe, successful open-air events. From music festivals and public celebrations to brand activations, community shows and charity fundraisers, we provide the structure, equipment and coordination that make outdoor events run smoothly. Outdoor event production brings its own unique challenges, from power distribution and ground protection to fencing, security, welfare and licensing. We understand all the requirements in detail and provide integrated solutions that meet both local authority standards and industry best practice. Our experienced production team can also support with decor, branding, and site signage to create a professional, cohesive audience experience. With a strong track record in grassroots and large-scale outdoor events, we know how to manage complex sites efficiently. Our production plans cover every element; staging, sound, lighting, infrastructure, crew management and contingency planning, ensuring your event is delivered safely and on time. Over many years, Arc Stage Hire has built a trusted network of specialist suppliers, from power distribution and temporary fencing to welfare facilities, security teams and licensed contractors. These relationships allow us to assemble reliable event teams quickly, keeping costs transparent and communication clear throughout. Our team has supported outdoor festivals, city showcases, sporting events, cultural programmes, corporate experiences and touring projects across the UK. Whether you need a complete event delivery partner or technical support to integrate with an existing production, we provide the expertise, equipment and confidence to bring your vision to life. Arc Stage Hire delivers professional outdoor event production in Manchester, the North and the Midlands, combining technical precision, practical site management and creative detail to produce events that are safe, engaging and memorable.

Arc Stage Hire provides professional corporate event planning in Manchester, specialising in live communications events for businesses, agencies and public sector organisations. From conferences and company meetings to town halls, AGMs and leadership presentations, we create well-structured, technically reliable and polished experiences that communicate clearly and engage audiences. We understand that corporate events are about precision, consistency and reliability. Our event planning service covers every detail, from event strategy and design, to staging, lighting and sound, venue logistics, crew management and live show delivery. Each project is managed with a clear focus on brand message delivery, production quality and delegate experience. As both a stage hire provider and event management agency, Arc Stage Hire integrates technical design and practical delivery under one coordinated plan. This ensures that content is presented professionally, technology runs flawlessly, and every aspect of the event reflects the organisation’s standards and objectives. Led by Stephen Prescott, who brings over a decade of senior-level experience delivering high-profile live events across the UK and Europe, our team combines operational control with creative understanding. We work closely with communications teams, agencies and internal stakeholders to translate business goals into seamless live experiences. Our expertise spans corporate conferences, internal communications events, leadership meetings, awards presentations, employee engagement sessions and hybrid broadcasts. Whether you need full event planning, technical support or on-site production management, we provide the structure, discipline and reliability that corporate environments demand. Arc Stage Hire is your trusted corporate event planner in Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North and Midlands with expertly managed, technically sound and professionally executed live communication events.

Arc Stage Hire offers brand activations and experiential marketing services in Manchester, helping agencies and brands deliver creative, high-impact live experiences that engage audiences and bring campaigns to life. We turn ideas into tangible, shareable moments that strengthen brand connection, inspire interaction and drive measurable results across a wide range of audiences and environments. As part of our wider event production capability, this service provides a complete pathway from campaign strategy and concept design through to technical production, project management and live delivery. Every element is handled with precision, ensuring creative concepts are transformed into professional, reliable and immersive experiences. We understand that successful experiential marketing requires both creative strategy and precise delivery. Our team works closely with brand and agency partners to develop concepts that connect with audiences in authentic, memorable ways, whether through pop-ups, roadshows, product launches, or touring activations. Every project is designed with clear strategic objectives, flawless execution, and strong attention to brand presentation. With in-house expertise in staging, rigging, lighting, sound and logistics, Arc Stage Hire ensures that the creative vision is matched by safe, professional and technically robust delivery. Our structured production process allows us to manage complex multi-site campaigns while maintaining consistency, compliance and brand integrity across every location and format. Led by Stephen Prescott, who brings extensive experience delivering national brand activations and live events across the UK and Europe, Arc Stage Hire combines creative understanding with operational excellence. We draw on a trusted network of specialist suppliers to scale confidently and deliver fully integrated experiential campaigns. Arc Stage Hire provides brand activations and experiential marketing agency services in Manchester, offering brands and agencies a dependable partner for strategy, design, planning and delivery of live experiences that engage, inspire and perform.