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Outdoor Stage Hire Across:
Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham & Leeds
Arc Stage Hire delivers professional outdoor stage hire across Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds and throughout the North and Midlands.
Outdoor Stages for Every Event Size
Every site and audience is different, which is why we offer a complete range of outdoor stages.
From compact community setups to full festival main stages, each structure delivers robust engineering, weather protection, and fast on-site deployment.
In addition to our outdoor trailer stages, we also supply indoor stages for conferences and performances, and can arrange custom-built or bespoke stage structures tailored to your specific event requirements.
Stage Mobil S: Small Outdoor Stage Hire
Our most compact mobile stage offers approx. 4 m × 4 m performance area ideal for community festivals, fundraisers and local concerts.
Built for speed and practicality, the StageMobil S can be ready to perform in under an hour.
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Setup Time: 30–60 mins
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Performance Area: 4.4m × 3.75m
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Total Width (inc PA wings): 6.4 m
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Platform Height: 0.8–1 m
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Roof Loading: 350 kg
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Wind Tolerance: 15 m/s
Lightweight enough for parks and town-centre sites, yet fully professional in appearance, it’s perfect for audiences of 100–1,000 people.
Add sound, lighting and branding to create a complete small-stage package.
StageMobil LR: 7m Arc Roof Stage Hire
A versatile 7 m × 6 m stage for festivals, concerts and city-centre events.
The StageMobil LR combines extra width and height with the same rapid setup and reliability as our smaller models.
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Setup Time: 30–60 mins
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Performance Area: 7m × 6m
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Total Width (inc PA wings): 10m
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Platform Height: 1-1.2m
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Roof Loading: 1,400 kg
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Wind Tolerance: 15 m/s
The curved arc-roof design gives greater audience visibility and a sleek, professional profile.
With rigging points for lighting and audio, plus multiple branding positions, it’s a proven mid-size choice for crowds up to around 2,000.
8m Arc Stage: Medium Outdoor Stage Hire
For organisers needing extra presence, the 8m Arc Stage delivers more space and height while remaining quick to deploy.
Its integrated PA wings sit directly on the deck, creating a wider visual impact that suits medium-scale festivals and corporate events.
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Setup Time: 60–90 mins
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Performance Area: 8m × 6m
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Total Width (inc PA wings): 12m
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Platform Height: 1-1.2m
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Roof Loading: 1,600 kg
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Wind Tolerance: 19 m/s
Sourced through Arc Stage Hire’s trusted partner network, the 8m Arc offers dependable build quality and a strong presense for audiences of 2,000–5,000.
9m Truck Stage: Large Outdoor Stage Hire
When you need a commanding festival-scale presence with minimal setup time, the 9 m Truck Stage is the answer.
Delivered as a single articulated trailer, it transforms into a full-size performance platform in around an hour.
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Setup Time: 60mins
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Performance Area: 9m × 7m
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Total Width (inc PA wings): 13m
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Platform Height: 1.2-1.4m
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Roof Loading: 1,000 kg
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Wind Tolerance: 11 m/s
Ideal for large community shows, brand activations and music festivals, it includes strong integrated branding options to maximise sponsor visibility.
Available via our nationwide partner network for events across the UK.
SmartStage 120: Extra-Large Festival Stage
Designed for high-capacity audiences, the SmartStage 120 brings full festival production capability with a one-day build time.
With 12 m × 10 m performance space, integrated “cow sheds” for monitor worlds and storage, and a roof loading up to 8,000 kg, it supports full lighting, sound and video rigs.
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Setup Time: 1 Day
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Performance Area: 12.5 x 9m
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Total Width (inc PA wings): 18.5m
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Platform Height: 1.6m
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Roof Loading: 8,000 kg
Ideal for large community shows, brand activations and music festivals, it includes strong integrated branding options to maximise sponsor visibility.
Available via our nationwide partner network for events across the UK.
SmartStage 180: UK’s Largest Mobile Stage
The SmartStage 180 is the UK’s largest trailer stage, built for headline festivals and national-scale productions.
At 15 m × 12 m (22 m overall width including PA wings) and a roof loading capacity of 18,000 kg, it delivers unmatched scale, strength and impact.
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Setup Time: 1 Day
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Performance Area: 15m x 12m
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Total Width (inc PA wings): 22m
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Platform Height: 2m
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Roof Loading: 15,000 kg
Engineered for one-day deployment, it provides integrated side areas, ramps and festival-grade resilience, ideal for major outdoor concerts and touring events.
Available via our nationwide partner network for events across the UK.
Our trailer stages are designed for real-world reliability. Quick to deploy, safe to operate, and proven across hundreds of live events.
Whether you’re producing a music festival, city celebration or corporate activation, we’ll supply the right outdoor stage at the right price, on time, with no fuss.
Trusted Outdoor Stage Hire for the North & Midlands
From community festivals to major productions, organisers across the UK trust Arc Stage Hire for dependable outdoor staging.
Our focus is simple: professional equipment, expert crews, and clear communication that keeps your event running smoothly.
Quick to Deploy
Our trailer stages are performance-ready in under 90 minutes, helping you keep event schedules tight and efficient.
Built to Fit
From small public gatherings to main-stage festivals, we scale the staging to match your audience, space and production needs.
Reliable Delivery
The same crew that maintains our stages also delivers and builds them, so you know exactly who’s on site and that everything’s done right.
Full Production Support
Add professional sound, lighting and crew for a complete outdoor stage package.
Based in Cheshire, we’re perfectly placed to serve Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Stoke-on-Trent, and all surrounding areas.
Complete Outdoor Stage Hire Packages
Arc Stage Hire supplies more than just outdoor stage hire.
Through our trusted production partners, we deliver sound, lighting, power distribution, vision systems and technical crew, all tailored to your event size and budget.
From compact PA systems to full festival-scale production, we manage the planning, setup and operation to keep everything running smoothly.
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Areas We Cover
We deliver outdoor stage hire across:
Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Stoke-on-Trent, Chester, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Wrexham, and all surrounding towns.
Based in Cheshire, our own trailer stages cover roughly a 100 km radius, while our extended network allows us to manage stage hire anywhere in the UK.
If your event is in the North or Midlands, we’ve got you covered.
Events We Support
Our outdoor stages are built to handle every type of live event;
Music & Arts Festivals
City Centre Events
Pride & Cultural Events
School & College Shows
Family Outdoor Events
Sporting Fan Zones
Food & Drink Festivals
Firework Displays & Bonfire
Corporate Parties
Outdoor Fitness Events
Wherever people gather outdoors, we bring reliable staging that keeps the show on track.
How much does an outdoor stage cost to hire?
Every site and event is different, but as a guide:
Small Outdoor Stages
From around £1,400 + vat
Medium Outdoor Stages
Up to £4,000 + vat
Large Festival Stages
Around £30,000 + vat
Custom Built Stages
From around £50,000 + vat
Frequently Asked Questions
What does outdoor stage hire cost?
Stage hire costs are influenced by several factors, including the stage size required, hire duration, event dates, and delivery location. For guidance, compact mobile stages are typically available from approximately £1,400 + VAT, with most events falling within a £4,000 + VAT budget. Larger mobile festival stages command higher budgets, often exceeding £30,000 + VAT. Where a bespoke, purpose-built stage is required for a major production, project budgets generally begin from around £50,000 + VAT. As no two events are the same, the most accurate pricing is provided once we understand your site, schedule, and production requirements. We recommend discussing your plans with us to receive a tailored quotation.
Do you hire stages for small events?
Absolutely. We regularly support smaller events as well as major festivals. Our StageMobil S and StageMobil LR stages are designed for rapid deployment, cost efficiency, and are well suited to audiences of approximately 100 to 2,000 people. Both options can be supplied with professional sound and lighting, ensuring community events, charity fundraisers, and local performances benefit from polished production standards, without the complexity, extended build times, or expense associated with larger festival infrastructure.
Do you provide audio and stage lighting?
Sound and lighting can be added to your stage hire as an optional package. Working closely with our trusted production partner, we provide professional audio, lighting, and technical control systems tailored to suit your event. Whether you require a straightforward setup for a small outdoor gathering or a fully specified festival system for audiences of 50,000+, our focus is on clear sound, dependable equipment, and smooth technical delivery. If you’re looking for outdoor stage hire with sound and lighting included, speak to our team and we’ll recommend a package that fits your audience, site, and programme.
Is a site visit necessary?
Site visits can be arranged where necessary, however the majority of events can be planned and confirmed using details you supply, such as site plans, access information, and photographs. This often removes the need for a pre-event visit and helps keep budgets efficient. Where a site visit is required, there is typically no charge unless extended time on site is needed. For venues with more complex access requirements, we can also provide test deliveries of our stage trailers as an optional service. Common considerations include narrow entry points, town-centre restrictions, uneven surfaces, and tight vehicle manoeuvring areas. Providing this information at an early stage enables us to select the most suitable stage and plan a smooth delivery. If you have any uncertainty about access or suitability, contact us and we’ll be happy to advise on the best solution.
How far in advance shall I book a stage?
As with most outdoor events, availability improves significantly with early booking. High-demand periods such as bank holidays, school holidays, and July in particular are often committed up to six months ahead. Trailer stages are a finite resource across the UK, meaning demand can quickly outstrip availability. Where mobile stages are no longer available, events often have to move to custom-built alternatives, which can typically cost around twice as much. Making contact early maximises your options and helps secure the most suitable stage within budget. If your event dates are confirmed, we recommend getting in touch as soon as possible so we can provisionally reserve availability for you.
Do you cover my area?
We are based in Cheshire, close to Manchester, and operate our own fleet of mobile stages within an approximate 100km radius. Beyond this, we work through a trusted partner network to source and manage stages nationwide. Geography is never a barrier. From town-centre events and regional showgrounds to large-scale productions across the UK, we deliver the same structured, reliable approach wherever your audience is based.
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